Position:  Junior Backend Developer (PHP, Node.JS)

Location: This position is located at Bangsar or Petaling Jaya in Malaysia and will be a full time on-site position. Do note that this position is currently open strictly for applicants who are Malaysia citizens or a Malaysia PR holder.

Salary Range: RM3,000 to RM6,000

Company Overview:

Love pets and tech? Then this position is for you! PetBacker.com is a leading global pet service platform established in 2017, serving millions of pet owners across 50 countries. You can think of PetBacker as the Airbnb or Uber for pets. Pet lovers on PetBacker provide a wide range of pet care services ranging from Home Based Pet Boarding, Sitting, Pet Taxis, Pet Grooming, Dog Walking and more.

We are actively hiring talented Backend Developer with more than 2 years of experience in backend development to join our team. As a Junior Backend Developer, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining the backend of our platform. You will work closely with our product and engineering teams to build scalable and reliable systems that provide the best experience to our users.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain the backend of the PetBacker platform
• Collaborate with product and engineering teams to design and implement new features and improvements.
• Ensure high performance, scalability, and reliability of backend systems.
• Write clean and maintainable code that is well-documented and tested.
• Optimize database queries and server-side code to improve the speed and efficiency of the platform.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to other team members.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest backend development trends and technologies.

Requirements:

• More than 2 years of experience in backend development.
• Proficient in PHP, Node.js, and MySQL.
• Experience in the Yii2 framework and Google Cloud Platform will be a plus.
• Experience in Elasticsearch and PostgreSQL will be a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• A Malaysia Citizen or Malaysia PR holder

Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical Insurance, Dental and Optical benefits, SOCSO, EPF, Annual leaves and more.
• Opportunity to work in a collaborative and innovative environment.
• Excellent career growth and development opportunities.
• Be part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving the lives of pets and their owners.

Note: Foreigners are welcome to apply, but must be willing to work on-site in Malaysia and hold a valid Malaysia PR as we will not be sponsoring Visas for this position.

If you meet the requirements and are excited about this opportunity, please send your resume and a cover letter in your application