Backend Engineer, Mobile

Bjak

Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Permanent
Full-time

1 month ago
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About UsBjak 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. Our main portal, Bjak.com, helps millions find the insurance policy with the best value and highest coverage for them. Our investments in technology such as Custom API, trading systems and data science is to enable easy access to financial services that were previously inaccessible or difficult to understand.Our core strengths are in navigating the most complex regulations and environments, creating some of the most innovative products in the world. For instance, we are the first platform globally to simplify and offer investment-linked life and health insurance online, coupled with an instant talk-to-agent service.If you enjoy building cutting edge platforms and ecosystems to give equal access to financial services for the masses - Speak to us.Job Description:We are seeking a talented Backend Engineer specializing in mobile development to join our dynamic team. As a Backend Engineer, Mobile, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining server-side components and APIs that power our mobile applications. You will collaborate closely with our frontend and mobile development teams to deliver seamless user experiences.Responsibilities:

Design and develop scalable and secure backend systems and APIs to support mobile applications.
Collaborate with frontend and mobile engineers to define API requirements and specifications.
Implement authentication, authorization, and data storage solutions for mobile applications.
Optimize backend performance and reliability to ensure a smooth user experience.
Integrate third-party services and APIs as needed to enhance mobile app functionality.
Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
Write clear and maintainable code following coding standards and best practices.
Work closely with product managers and designers to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends relevant to backend development.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
Proven experience as a Backend Engineer, preferably with a focus on mobile development.
Proficiency in at least one backend programming language such as Python, Node.js, or Java.
Strong understanding of RESTful API design principles and best practices.
Experience with database technologies such as SQL (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and/or NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB, Redis).
Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud Platform, or Azure.
Knowledge of authentication and authorization mechanisms such as OAuth, JWT, and OAuth2.
Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Benefits

Be at the forefront at tackling the hardest problems within the insurance industry
Team culture - highly practical and results oriented
Free training and development, constantly improve yourself
Subsidized insurance coverage for medical and life insurance
Great lifestyle - free weekly lunch and many more
Hybrid working arrangement

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