Ajobthing is a Malaysia-based HR tech company that helps businesses hire faster and smarter. We provide an all-in-one recruitment platform that simplifies job posting, candidate sourcing, and applicant tracking—so companies can focus on growing their teams, not managing paperwork. Our goal is simple: make hiring easier, more efficient, and accessible for businesses of all sizes.

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using modern PHP and Node.js.
• Architect and implement cross-stack solutions, ensuring seamless data sharing and messaging between PHP applications and Node.js services (e.g., utilizing Redis).
• Optimize database performance by analyzing queries, designing efficient indexes, and resolving bottlenecks.
• Implement and manage advanced search functionalities using Elasticsearch.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Ensure high performance, responsiveness, and security of backend applications.

• 3 to 4+ years of proven professional experience in backend software development.
• Strong proficiency in modern PHP frameworks (Laravel or Symfony) and a deep understanding of the PHP-FPM lifecycle.
• Sound knowledge of MySQL. You must be highly capable of designing complex JOINs, implementing advanced indexing strategies, and performing query optimization (using EXPLAIN to identify and resolve bottlenecks).
• Solid experience with Node.js, backed by a deep understanding of asynchronous programming (async/await, Promises) and the inner workings of the Event Loop.
• Proven ability to share data and state between different tech stacks (e.g., using Redis as a shared cache, message broker, or pub/sub system between a PHP app and a Node.js service).
• Hands-on experience with Elasticsearch, including a strong understanding of indexing strategies, mapping, and inverted indexes.

• Smart casual dress code.
• Life insurance & panel clinic coverage.
• Optical/dental subsidy.
• Sports & education coverage.
• Annual leave & medical leaves
• Monthly personal development training.
• Team building activities.
• Annual increment & bonus.