Backend Developer

Plan, conduct, and execute research and development activities in an integrated, timely, cost effective, and high quality manner in accordance with division’s strategic and operating objectives.
- Work independently and provide adequate system design support to project team.
- Work with other researchers to gain an understanding of the problems they face, and then develops, maintains and extends software to provide the solution.
- Carry out feasibility studies and conduct literature reviews before starting new research project.
- Take research projects from initial concept to development and production ready solutions.
- Perform data analytic to measure efficacy and continuously thrive to improve developed solutions.
- Be a strong contributor in the research projects, an active team member and assist each other to ensure successful execution of projects.
- Be a team player that actively contributes ideas and initiatives to team, and independently complete assignments.
- Deliver reports and documentations as needed by project leader professionally.
- Participate in technical papers / copyright / patent publication locally as well as internationally upon approval.
- Support product management in creating innovative data products and solutions.
- Continuously seek out latest technologies within the domain and strengthen the unit’s R&D capabilities.
- Support IPR initiatives such as scientific paper publication, patent and copyright where applicable.

**Job Requirements**
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or similar qualification of relevant working experience (minimum 5 years for senior)
- Solid skills in programming skills and framework, Senior developers should have 3 or more of the listed skills: Java, Python, JavaScript (Node.js) and TypeScript (NestJS)
- Strong knowledge in web services using SOAP and REST API
- Strong knowledge in database development such as data mining, data security, database design, database programming with MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle
- Strong scripting skills such as Bash, Python, and SQL.
- Experienced in scaling software services, microservices design, performance and security optimization.
- Experienced in Big Data platform such as Cloudera/HortonWorks, Hadoop is a plus
- Good knowledge in cloud and virtualization technologies in Linux environment, such as CentOS, Ubuntu, Virtual Box, Docker, Kubernetes.
- Good knowledge in professional software development processes such as continuous integration, DevOps, unit testing, debug techniques, and Agile/Scrum methodologies
- Strong background in research with list of publications, research projects, IPR activities or scientific award/honour
- Strong verbal, presentation and writing skills and a self-starter
- Flexible and adaptable to any changes within a short notice
- Deep working knowledge and experiences in design thinking and agile methodology
- Strong problem solving, troubleshooting and analysis skills and has a strong interest in research and software development
- Able to work collaboratively in teams and develop meaningful relationships to achieve common goals
- Able to perform under minimum supervision, work independently and deliver quality work under tight deadlines
- Strong knowledge of new and upcoming software technologies such as NodeJS, ReactJS, responsive web and microservices
- Able to work well in a fast-paced environment and can handle multiple projects at the same time
- Excellent inter-personal and communication skills with both internal and external stakeholders
- Passionate about learning and staying updated in emerging trends and technologies.

**Salary**: RM5,000.00 - RM10,000.00 per month

**Benefits**:

- Health insurance
- Opportunities for promotion
- Professional development

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

- What is your expected salary?