Senior Software Engineer - Remote

1w1 week ago

BJAK

Tokyo, JP · Full-time

About this role

Bjak, headquartered in Malaysia, is the largest insurance portal in Southeast Asia. The company focuses on providing affordable and sustainable financial services to people in ASEAN via Bjak.com, helping millions find optimal insurance policies. Investments in custom APIs, trading systems, and data science enable easy access to previously inaccessible financial services.

As a Senior Software Engineer, develop high-quality backend systems with NodeJS and frontend applications using ReactJS/NextJS, adhering to best practices. Ensure production stability by resolving critical issues quickly and analyze existing code for optimization opportunities. Efficiently handle change requests to support cross-functional teams.

Mentor junior developers on best practices and review peer pull requests to maintain code quality and consistency. Work in a global, flat organization structure amid business expansion in Malaysia. Collaborate in an international environment focused on innovative financial technology challenges.

Embrace a fully remote work style with freedom to work from anywhere. Benefit from comprehensive career growth support and engagement with fast-paced, unique business challenges. Contribute to Bjak's next chapter by sharing the vision for sustainable financial access in ASEAN.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field, with a strong foundation in algorithms and data structures
Over 3 years of full-time experience in software engineering
Proficient in backend development technologies such as NodeJS, NestJS, ExpressJS, GraphQL, and Postman
Proficient in frontend development technologies such as ReactJS, NextJS, and Styled-components
Experienced in database management, including MongoDB and MySQL
Knowledge of automation workflows using Selenium, Cypress, Puppeteer
Passion for self-driven programming and problem-solving

Responsibilities

Develop high-quality backend systems using NodeJS, adhering to best coding practices
Develop high-quality frontend applications using ReactJS/NextJS, adhering to best coding practices
Ensure production stability and promptly resolve critical issues to minimize operational impact
Analyze existing code and identify opportunities for enhancement and optimization
Support cross-functional teams by addressing change requests efficiently
Mentor and guide junior developers on best practices in software development
Review peer pull requests to maintain code quality and consistency