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Senior Software Engineer, JavaScript/TypeScript

Bjak is the largest insurance portal in Southeast Asia, focused on providing affordable and sustainable financial services for people in ASEAN.
Frontend
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
3+ years of experience
Finance · Insurance

Description For Senior Software Engineer, JavaScript/TypeScript

Bjak, Southeast Asia's largest insurance portal headquartered in Malaysia, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer specialized in JavaScript/TypeScript. This role combines both frontend and backend development, requiring expertise in NodeJS, ReactJS/NextJS, and various modern web technologies. The position offers an opportunity to work on innovative financial services technology, including Custom API, trading systems, and data science applications.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience and strong foundations in computer science, capable of developing high-quality systems while mentoring junior developers. You'll be working with technologies like NodeJS, ReactJS, GraphQL, MongoDB, and MySQL, while ensuring production stability and code quality through best practices and peer reviews.

This hybrid position in Taipei offers a unique opportunity to work in an international environment with a flat organizational structure. The role comes with competitive compensation and focuses on professional development, offering strong learning and development plans for career growth. You'll be tackling challenging business problems while helping millions access better insurance coverage through technology.

The company's mission of making financial services more accessible and understandable, combined with their position as a market leader in Southeast Asia, makes this an excellent opportunity for engineers looking to make a significant impact in the fintech sector while working with cutting-edge technologies.

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Responsibilities For Senior Software Engineer, JavaScript/TypeScript

  • 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

Requirements For Senior Software Engineer, JavaScript/TypeScript

JavaScript
TypeScript
Node.js
React
MongoDB
MySQL
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field
  • 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
  • Familiar with automation workflows using tools like Selenium, Cypress, and Puppeteer
  • Demonstrated passion for programming and problem-solving independently

Benefits For Senior Software Engineer, JavaScript/TypeScript

  • Fast moving, challenging and unique business problems
  • Strong learning and development plans for career growth
  • International work environment and flat organization
  • Competitive salary
  • Flexible working hours & arrangement
  • Casual work attire

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