Senior Backend Engineer

in a leading Singaporean wealth management platform operating across multiple regions. We're expanding our funding capabilities to serve customers in Malaysia through strategic payment integrations.

Project context:

You'll be part of a newly formed funding squad focused on integrating FPX/DOBW (Malaysia's leading payment methods) into our existing platform. This critical project involves seamless integration with our mobile app, backend systems, and operational processes while working with key stakeholders including PayNet (Malaysia's national payment network) and banking partners.

Role Overview:

Position: Senior Software Engineer

Team Size:1 position available

Work Arrangement: Full-time remote

Start Date: July 1, 2025

Contract Period: 6 months initial

• Key Collaboration Window: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM GMT+8
• Team Structure: Cross-functional squad with Product Manager, Tech Lead, and fellow engineers
• Support: Comprehensive onboarding with engineering manager, tech lead, and in-house developers

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive small to medium-sized, well-defined epics independently from conception to delivery
• Develop and maintain full-stack solutions for payment integration systems
• Collaborate with a cross-functional team (Product Manager, Tech Lead, other engineers)
• Work with complex backend workflows and event-driven architecture
• Contribute to mobile app development using React Native
• Participate in agile development processes and stakeholder communications
• Support system maintenance and operational tasks as needed

• 4-8 years of software development experience
• Strong track record of delivering complex projects in agile environments
• Experience with full-stack development and system integrations
• NodeJS (strong proficiency required)
• TypeScript
• RDBMS (PostgreSQL preferred)
• React-based frontend stacks (React, Next.js, React Native)
• NestJS framework experience
• Experience with PostgreSQL database design and optimization

(Bonus)

• Go programming language
• Kafka for async messaging and event processing
• Temporal for workflow orchestration
• Message queues and workflow systems
• React Native development (strongly preferred as our primary customer platform)
• Experience in payments domain or financial services
• Previous work on integration projects with third-party systems
• Knowledge of async messaging patterns and event-driven architecture
• Experience with mobile-first development approaches

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on mission-critical payment systems
• Exposure to cutting-edge financial technology stack
• Collaboration with regional and international teams
• Flexible remote work arrangement
• Professional development through complex technical challenges

Application Requirements:

Candidates must demonstrate:

• Willingness to learn and adapt to our "good-to-have" technologies
• Strong problem-solving abilities for complex backend systems
• Collaborative mindset for cross-functional team success
• Commitment to quality and best practices in software development.