POSITION : BACKEND DEVELOPER (MYFutureJobs Client)
Employment Type: Contract (potential for permanent employment, subject to performance)
Location: Klang Valley
Job Purpose
The Backend Developer is responsible for developing, enhancing and maintaining backend systems and databases to support the Company’s operational and business requirements. The role will work closely with various business units to translate operational needs into practical technical solutions, while supporting data extraction and system improvements.
Key Responsibilities
- Backend Development & System Enhancement – Develop, maintain and enhance backend applications, APIs, system functionalities and integrations based on business and operational requirements.
- Database & Data Extraction – Perform database queries, data extraction and preparation of operational data to support reporting, analysis and business decision-making.
- Business Requirement Translation – Work closely with internal stakeholders to understand operational needs and translate business requirements into appropriate technical solutions and system enhancements.
- System Support & Troubleshooting – Investigate technical and data-related issues, identify root causes and implement effective solutions to improve system performance and reliability.
- Testing & Implementation – Support system testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), deployment and implementation of new features and enhancements.
- Technical Documentation & Governance – Maintain appropriate system and technical documentation while ensuring compliance with data security, governance and organisational requirements.
- Process Improvement & Automation – Identify opportunities to improve or automate existing operational processes through system development and digital solutions.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a related field.
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in backend development, software development, database management or system development.
- Proficient in backend programming, REST APIs, SQL and relational databases.
- Strong knowledge of database querying, data extraction, system integration and backend development.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate business and operational requirements into practical technical solutions.
- Experience working with large datasets, reporting systems, dashboards or business intelligence tools is an added advantage.
- Good communication skills with the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.