Senior Backend Developer (TypeScript)
Kuala LumpurOn-siteFull-time
AI Summary
A senior backend developer designs, builds, and maintains scalable server-side systems and APIs using TypeScript and Node.js, integrating databases and delivering secure, performant services.
About this role
Fusang is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Backend Developer (TypeScript) to join our team. This role involves designing, developing, and deploying cutting-edge backend systems and APIs using modern TypeScript and Node.js ecosystem technologies. You will be a foundational member of a high-energy team, contributing to the entire development lifecycle and pushing boundaries with innovative server-side solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Backend System Development: Design, develop, and deploy resilient and high-performance backend services and APIs using TypeScript as the primary language
- Server Architecture: Design and implement scalable backend architecture using Node.js frameworks such as Express, Fastify, or other high-performance TypeScript solutions
- Data Management & Integration: Design and implement efficient database schemas, ensure seamless data integration, and optimize database performance to support application needs
- API Design & Development: Create well-designed RESTful APIs and GraphQL endpoints with proper documentation, versioning, and security practices
- Security & Authentication: Implement robust security measures including authentication, authorization, data encryption, and protection against common vulnerabilities
- End-to-End Development Lifecycle: Contribute to all phases of the development lifecycle, from ideation and prototyping to development, testing, deployment, and post-release support
- Automation & Tooling: Develop scripts and automation tools to streamline backend development processes and deployment workflows
- Technical Innovation: Actively explore and integrate new tools, techniques, and innovative ideas into backend projects
- Performance & Monitoring: Monitor and optimize backend performance, implement caching strategies, and ensure applications can handle high traffic loads
Job Qualifications and Skill Sets:
- The candidate must possess at least a Diploma or bachelor's degree in information technology or computer science with at least 3 years' experience in hands-on backend coding
- Solid experience with TypeScript, demonstrating strong understanding of type systems and their application in building robust server-side applications
- Extensive experience in Node.js development, including frameworks such as Express, Fastify
- Strong proficiency with SQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and experience with database design, optimization, and migration strategies
- ORM Experience: Familiarity with Object-Relational Mapping tools such as Prisma.
- API Development: Proven experience in designing and implementing RESTful APIs and/or GraphQL endpoints with proper testing
- Authentication & Security: Experience with authentication systems (JWT, OAuth), security best practices, and data protection measures
- Cloud Services: Familiarity with AWS cloud platform and its backend services
- DevOps Understanding: Knowledge of containerization (Docker), CI/CD pipelines, and deployment strategies
- Version Control: Proficiency with Git or Bitbucket workflows and collaborative development practices
- Testing & Monitoring: Experience with backend testing tools and application monitoring systems
- Genuine enthusiasm for learning new technologies and tackling new challenges
- Able to communicate and present ideas and concepts in English
- Familiarity with AI-assisted coding tools like Claude, Cursor or GitHub Copilot is an advantage
Skills
AWSBitbucketCI/CDDockerExpressFastifyGitGraphQLJWTMonitoringMySQLNode.jsOAuthPostgreSQLPrismaREST APITypeScript
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