About the Role

Location: REV Media Group (REV Sponsored)
Employment Type: [Full-time/Contract]

We are seeking a Senior Full Stack Engineer to design, build, and maintain scalable, high-performance web applications using Node.js, React, and Next.js.

This is a full-time hybrid role based in Bangsar, with flexibility for partial remote work. You will play a key role in developing API-driven platforms, headless CMS integrations, and subscription-based modules, while ensuring performance, security, and operational stability.

The ideal candidate is hands-on, pragmatic, and comfortable owning features end-to-end—from system design to production support.

Requirements

  • 3-5+ years of experience in full stack web development
  • Strong hands-on experience with Node.js
  • Strong experience with React and Next.js
  • Solid knowledge of JavaScript (ES6+), HTML, and CSS
  • Proven experience building and maintaining production-grade APIs
  • Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases
  • Experience working with CMS or content-driven platforms
  • Good understanding of web performance, security, and operational best practices
  • Comfortable working in Linux / server environments
  • Strong problem-solving and system design skills
  • Ability to work independently and mentor junior engineers
  • Clear communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Proactive mindset toward performance, security, and scalability
  • Ownership mentality — from design to production

Bonus Points if You Have:

  • Familiarity with TypeScript
  • Exposure to legacy systems and platform modernisation
  • Understanding of SEO, analytics, and audience measurement tools (e.g. GA, Chartbeat)
  • Experience with subscription-based platforms or media/content systems
  • Familiarity with cloud-native architectures
  • Exposure to event-driven systems or message queues
  • Performance tuning and observability experience
  • Strong sense of ownership and accountability
  • Practical, solution-oriented mindset
  • Able to communicate clearly with non-technical stakeholders
  • Comfortable working in lean teams with overlapping responsibilities
  • Able to balance delivery speed, code quality, and platform stability

Key Responsibilities

Web & Frontend Development
● Develop and maintain modern web applications using React and Next.js
● Implement SSR, SSG, and ISR strategies to support SEO, performance, and
scalability
● Ensure responsive, mobile-first design and cross-browser compatibility
● Optimise frontend performance with a strong focus on Core Web Vitals
● Collaborate closely with designers and product teams to deliver high-quality UX

Backend & API Development
● Design, build, and maintain RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs using Node.js
● Architect and implement microservices with clear service boundaries
● Build and maintain authentication, authorisation, and subscription modules
● Integrate third-party services such as payment gateways, analytics, and external APIs
● Write backend scripts for automation, data processing, and operational tasks

CMS & Content Platforms
● Work with headless CMS platforms such as:
– WordPress (Headless)
– Strapi
– Payload
● Design content models and APIs to support editorial and publishing workflows
● Implement cache strategies, content invalidation, and preview modes
● Ensure CMS security, performance, and platform reliability

Database & Infrastructure
● Design and maintain databases including MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Redis
● Optimise queries, indexes, and data structures for performance and scale
● Manage schema migrations, backups, and data integrity
● Work with cloud infrastructure on AWS, GCP, or equivalent platforms

Operations & Engineering Best Practices
● Participate in deployments, monitoring, and incident resolution
● Work with CI/CD pipelines and containerisation (Docker)
● Apply best practices for security, scalability, and maintainability
● Conduct code reviews and provide guidance to junior engineers when required
● Collaborate with DevOps and platform teams to improve system reliability

If you think you fit for the role above, do drop a copy of your CV/Resume, together with an introduction email telling why are you interested for the role above, notice period (if applicable) and expected salary to career@revmedia.my