Remote (Global)

Bjak is hiring a Full Stack Engineer, JavaScript/TypeScript (Remote)

About the Role

This position involves developing and maintaining full stack web applications using JavaScript and TypeScript, working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable and user-focused software in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement user-facing features using modern JavaScript frameworks
  • Develop server-side logic and APIs using TypeScript
  • Collaborate with product and design teams to define functional requirements
  • Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code across the stack
  • Optimize applications for performance and scalability
  • Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and knowledge sharing
  • Troubleshoot and debug production issues across frontend and backend services
  • Maintain and improve existing codebases and development workflows
  • Integrate third-party services and APIs into the application
  • Ensure compatibility across browsers and devices
  • Implement responsive UI components that work across screen sizes
  • Contribute to architectural decisions for new features and services
  • Work with version control systems and CI/CD pipelines
  • Monitor application performance and respond to alerts
  • Document technical implementations and system designs
  • Stay current with evolving JavaScript and TypeScript standards
  • Support deployment processes and infrastructure automation
  • Collaborate on testing strategies including unit and integration tests
  • Improve accessibility and usability of web interfaces
  • Engage in agile development cycles with regular planning and retrospectives
  • Ensure code security and compliance with best practices
  • Assist in onboarding new engineering team members
  • Participate in technical planning and roadmap discussions
  • Contribute to internal tools and developer experience improvements
  • Maintain awareness of frontend and backend performance metrics

Nice to Have

  • Experience with microservices architecture
  • Familiarity with serverless computing platforms
  • Knowledge of TypeScript best practices and type design
  • Experience with frontend state management libraries
  • Exposure to testing frameworks like Jest or Cypress
  • Background in DevOps or site reliability engineering
  • Contributions to open-source projects
  • Experience with real-time communication protocols
  • Understanding of internationalization and localization
  • Prior work in remote-first teams

Compensation

Competitive salary and benefits package

Work Arrangement

Remote

Team

Collaborative, distributed engineering team focused on rapid iteration and clean code practices

Tech Stack

  • Primary languages: JavaScript and TypeScript
  • Frontend: React with modern tooling
  • Backend: Node.js with Express or similar frameworks
  • Database: PostgreSQL and MongoDB
  • Infrastructure: AWS with Docker and Kubernetes
  • CI/CD: GitHub Actions or similar pipelines
  • Monitoring: Prometheus and Grafana
  • Collaboration: Slack, Jira, and Notion

Culture & Values

  • Emphasis on transparency and open communication
  • Commitment to sustainable development pace
  • Support for continuous learning and growth
  • Inclusive team environment with diverse perspectives
  • Focus on user impact and product quality
  • Encouragement of initiative and ownership
  • Regular team syncs and asynchronous collaboration
  • Quarterly virtual team-building activities

Growth Opportunities

  • Access to training platforms and conference budgets
  • Mentorship programs for career development
  • Opportunities to lead technical initiatives
  • Rotational projects across different domains
  • Internal tech talks and knowledge sharing sessions
  • Pathways to senior engineering and architecture roles
  • Support for publishing technical content
  • Leadership training for interested engineers

Available for qualified candidates

Required Skills
Node.jsExpress.jsGraphQLPostmanReact.jsNext.jsMongoDBMySQLJavaScriptTypeScriptFull Stack Development
About company
Bjak
Bjak is focused on providing access to affordable and sustainable financial services for people in ASEAN. Headquartered in Malaysia, Bjak is the largest insurance portal in Southeast Asia. Their main portal, Bjak.com, helps millions find the insurance policy with the best value and highest coverage. They invest in technology such as Custom API, trading systems, and data science to enable easy access to financial services.
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Category fullstack
Posted 7 months ago