Backend Programmer

Location: Bangsar South / Sunway, Malaysia. Full time on-site only.

Company Overview:

PetBacker is a leading global pet service platform founded in 2017, serving millions of pet owners across 50 countries. Similar to Airbnb or Uber, but for pets, PetBacker connects pet owners with trusted and reliable pet sitters, groomers, pet taxis, dog walkers, and more. The platform prioritises providing a safe, easy, and affordable way for pets to receive the best care, even when their owners are away. PetBacker is committed to innovation and creating a better world for pets and their owners.

Position Summary:

We are actively hiring a talented Backend Developer with more than 2 years of experience in backend development to join our team. As a 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.

Key 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.

Core 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.

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.

Summary of Role Requirements:

• Looking for candidates available to work:
  • Monday: Morning
  • Tuesday: Morning
  • Wednesday: Morning
  • Thursday: Morning
  • Friday: Morning
• 2-3 years of relevant work experience required for this role.
• Working rights required for this role.
• Expected start date for role: 01 December 2024.
• Expected salary: RM3,500 - RM6,000 per month.