BJAK is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to develop high-quality backend and frontend systems that power our mission to provide accessible financial services in the ASEAN region. You will play a key role in driving technical excellence and production stability within our international, remote-first team.

What You'll Do

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.

What We're Looking For

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field, with a strong foundation in algorithms and data structures.
Over 7 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.

Nice to Have

A portfolio of relevant projects is highly advantageous.
Experience with GCP or AWS cloud services and Infrastructure as Code practices.
Experience in UI/UX design.
Familiarity with Test-Driven Development (TDD) or Behavior-Driven Development (BDD).
Experience with web templating languages such as Pug or Slim.
Experience in technical documentation is a plus.

Technical Stack

Backend: NodeJS, NestJS, ExpressJS, GraphQL, Postman
Frontend: ReactJS, NextJS, Styled-components
Databases: MongoDB, MySQL
Automation: Selenium, Cypress, Puppeteer

Team & Environment

You will be part of an international work environment with a flat organizational structure.

Benefits & Compensation

Fully Remote Role: Work from anywhere.
Innovative Challenges: Work on fast-moving, challenging, and unique business problems.
Career Growth: Benefit from strong learning and development plans for your career growth.
Global Environment: Thrive in an international work environment with a flat organizational structure.
Competitive Salary: Receive a competitive salary package.