Senior Backend Engineer, Node.js

At Bjak, we're on a mission to provide access to affordable and sustainable financial services for people in ASEAN. Headquartered in Malaysia, Bjak is the largest insurance portal in Southeast Asia. Our main portal, Bjak.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Bjak.com, assists millions in finding the best value and highest coverage insurance policies.Our investments in cutting-edge technology—such as custom APIs, trading systems, and data science—enable easy access to financial services that were previously inaccessible or difficult to understand.Our core strengths lie in navigating complex regulations and environments, creating some of the most innovative products in the world. For instance, we are the first platform globally to simplify and offer investment-linked life and health insurance online, coupled with an instant talk-to-agent service.If you enjoy building cutting-edge platforms and ecosystems to provide equal access to financial services for the masses, we'd love to speak with you!Your MissionDevelop high-quality backend systems using NodeJS, adhering to best coding practicesEnsure production stability and promptly resolve critical issues to minimize operational impactAnalyze existing code and identify opportunities for enhancement and optimizationSupport cross-functional teams by addressing change requests efficientlyMentor and guide junior developers on best practices in software developmentReview peer pull requests to maintain code quality and consistencyRequirementsBachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field, with a strong foundation in algorithms and data structuresOver 3 years of full-time experience in backend engineeringProficient in backend development technologies such as NodeJS, NestJS, ExpressJS, GraphQL, and PostmanExperienced in database management, including MongoDB and MySQLFamiliar with automation workflows using tools like Selenium, Cypress, and PuppeteerDemonstrated passion for programming and problem-solving independentlyBonus PointsA portfolio of relevant projects is highly advantageousExperience with GCP or AWS cloud services and Infrastructure as Code practicesFamiliarity with Test-Driven Development (TDD) or Behavior-Driven Development (BDD)Experience in technical documentation is a plusBenefitsFully Remote Role: Work from anywhere in Vietnam with complete location flexibilityInnovative Challenges: Work on fast-moving, complex, and unique business problemsCareer Growth: Strong learning and development plans tailored to support your professional growthGlobal Environment: Thrive in a flat, international work culture with cross-border collaborationCompetitive Salary: Attractive salary package based on experience and performanceOriginally posted on Himalayas

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