About Snappymob Malaysia
Snappymob is a boutique technical consultancy specializing in fintech and financial services in Malaysia and APAC. We craft cutting-edge web and mobile solutions that push boundaries, tackling the impossible challenges that others won't even attempt.
Our vibrant team of 100+ innovators from 18 nationalities brings together world-class engineers, QA specialists, and designers. We're obsessed with our craft, thrive on continuous learning, and collaborate to turn ambitious ideas into reality.
About the role
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Node.js Developer to join our engineering team. The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining scalable web applications, with a strong focus on performance, reliability, and responsiveness across both frontend and backend systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Define solution design and system architecture for customer-facing and backend applications.
- Design and develop scalable, high-performance, and low-latency systems for mission-critical applications.
- Translate business requirements into technical solutions and drive technology strategy alignment.
- Develop end-to-end solutions across mobile/client, backend services, and databases (including APIs and stored procedures).
- Ensure software quality through code reviews, unit testing, integration testing, and agile practices.
- Write and maintain technical documentation, including architecture and API documentation.
- Troubleshoot, debug, and enhance existing systems to ensure stability and performance.
- Manage system monitoring, production support, release management, and application security.
- Support SIT/UAT activities and resolve technical issues during project delivery.
- Collaborate with product managers and engineering teams to design and deliver effective solutions.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to ensure high-quality engineering outcomes.
What would you need?
- 8+ years of hands-on software engineering experience in Agile environments.
- Strong leadership experience as a player-coach engineering lead.
- 6+ years of experience in Node.js for REST APIs and microservices.
- Strong expertise in microservices, event-driven, and distributed system architecture.
- Extensive AWS experience (Lambda, API Gateway, Step Functions, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, SNS, SQS, EventBridge, IAM, VPC, CloudWatch).
- Strong experience in serverless architecture using AWS Lambda.
- Solid understanding of system design principles focused on scalability, reliability, and performance (NFRs).
- Strong knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases, including schema design and performance tuning.
- Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD, Git, and automated testing.
- Understanding of networking fundamentals (HTTP/HTTPS, TCP/IP, WebSockets).
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and team leadership skills.
Why join us?
- Employer-Sponsored Work Visa: Comprehensive relocation support with full visa sponsorship.
- Accessible Location: Conveniently located near the LRT for easy commuting.
- Career Growth: Thrive with mentorship, skill-enhancing workshops, and continuous learning opportunities.
- Flexible Work Options: Achieve work-life balance with 2 days WFH, 3 days in-office, and flexible hours.
- Innovative Projects: Contribute to exciting, cutting-edge projects that challenge and enhance your skills.