Senior Software Engineer, JavaScript/TypeScript
Bjak, Southeast Asia’s largest insurance portal, is hiring a Senior Software Engineer to join its growing remote team in Vietnam. This is a full-time role offering a competitive salary, flexible working hours, and a chance to work on challenging, fast-paced projects at scale. As a key member of the engineering team, you’ll drive back-end development using Node.js, support users, maintain and improve systems, and help implement new features in collaboration with product owners. You'll also mentor junior developers and contribute to the team's technical direction.
Candidates should have a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent, with strong experience in Node.js, MongoDB, and REST APIs. Familiarity with frontend frameworks like ReactJS, NextJS, or AngularJS is important. Additional skills in UI/UX design, JavaScript/TypeScript, testing frameworks (e.g., Mocha, Chai), and tools like Postman are highly valued. Passion for coding and a diverse portfolio will set you apart.
Bjak offers a collaborative, international work environment with flat hierarchies and a strong focus on learning and development. This is an excellent opportunity for driven engineers looking to grow with an innovative fintech company shaping the future of insurance in ASEAN.
About Us
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. Our main portal, Bjak.com, helps millions find the insurance policy with the best value and highest coverage for them.
Our investments in technology—including custom APIs, trading systems, and data science—enable easy access to financial services that were previously inaccessible or difficult to understand.
As we expand our operations in Vietnam, we are seeking an experienced and visionary leader to join us as a Senior Software Engineer.
Position Overview
As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be a key contributor to our innovative and dynamic engineering team based in Vietnam. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to the continuous growth and success of our organization.
Responsibilities
Develop high-quality back-end in Node.js for web applications
Familiar with frontend JavaScript web technologies such as ReactJS, NextJS, or AngularJS
Maintain and fix bugs for existing backend and web systems
Support internal and external users
Implement features based on product owner requirements
Analyze and fix issues to improve software quality
Mentor and provide guidance and best practices to the team
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent
Experience in Node.js
Experience with MongoDB, REST API, JavaScript/TypeScript, CSS, and HTML5
Passionate about programming and solving problems
A diverse web development portfolio is a strong plus
Experience in UI/UX and graphic design is an added advantage
Nice to Have
Familiarity with TDD / BDD
Familiarity with Postman
Familiarity with Node.js testing frameworks such as Mocha, Chai, Selenium, etc.
Experience with web templating languages such as Pug or Slim
What You’ll Get
Fast-moving, challenging, and unique business problems
Strong learning and development plans for career growth
International work environment and flat organizational structure
Competitive salary
Remote role based in Vietnam with flexible working hours and arrangements
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