Summary
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A hands-on software engineering role within a fast-moving technology team building digital solutions for businesses. You will develop high-performance web applications, design backend APIs with real-time capabilities, create tailored applications for clients across multiple industries, and own features from design through deployment. The position also provides opportunities to contribute to product and user-experience decisions.
Highlights
Hands-on ownership from design through deployment, direct collaboration with leadership, fast product delivery, exposure to multiple industries, and opportunities to influence product and UI/UX decisions.
Description
About ROVA
ROVA is a Malaysian tech company building digital solutions for businesses — from QR ordering systems and POS platforms for F&B businesses, to custom web applications for SMEs across retail, healthcare, logistics, and more.
We are a fast-moving team that ships real products used by real businesses every day.
About the Role
You will be a member of engineering team, working directly with the founder to build, maintain, and improve our suite of web and application products.
This is a hands-on role — you will own features from design to deployment and see your work go live quickly.What You Will Work On
Build and maintain responsive, high-performance web applicationsDevelop new features for our restaurant ordering ecosystemDesign and integrate backend APIs with real-time data capabilitiesBuild custom web apps for business clients across various industriesWrite clean, maintainable code that can scale as the product growsContribute to UI/UX decisions and help shape how the product looks and feelsDebug, optimise, and improve existing systems and codebasesCollaborate closely with the founder on product direction and technical architectureRequirements
Must Have
1–3 years of hands-on experience in web or software developmentAble to speak Chinese and English.Proficient in at least one modern frontend framework (React, Vue, Angular, or similar)Solid understanding of backend development and relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, or similar)Experience building and consuming REST APIsComfortable working with real-time data and live-updating interfacesFamiliar with version control using Git and basic deployment workflowsAble to work independently, manage your own tasks, and deliver without heavy supervisionStrong attention to detail — especially in UI, layout, and user experienceGood to Have
Experience with cross-platform or mobile-friendly web developmentFamiliarity with cloud platforms and managed backend services (AWS, GCP, Firebase, or similar)Experience with cloud-based file storage and image handlingUnderstanding of web performance optimisation and core SEO principlesExperience building SaaS products or multi-tenant applicationsExposure to print or document generation (PDF, receipts, invoices)Ability to produce basic UI mockups or wireframes before writing code
