Lead Engineer: Node.JS, Python & ML 100 Remote

Lead Engineer: Node.JS, Python & ML (100% Remote)

• 100% remote position based in Malaysia.
  - A.I / ML native start-up / scale-up headquartered in Singapore.
  - Focused on enterprise customers in the pharmaceutical industry.
  - Tech stack includes Node.JS, JavaScript, and Python.
  
  Why Should You Apply?
  - Company founded by industry veterans from GSK & Pfizer.
  - Mission to enhance compliance in early-stage clinical trials, expanding patient access to new treatments.
  - Operating in one of the fastest-growing niche industries post-COVID, with government and regulatory support.
  - Opportunity for rapid career progression from Lead Engineer to Head of Engineering as the team expands.
  
  Key Responsibilities
  - 70% hands-on technical engineering using Node.js, Python, and JavaScript (must have a passion for coding).
  - 30% leadership of a small internal team (Data, A.I, Developers) and management of two external vendors.
  - Involved in requirement gathering, architectural design, building, and deploying scalable, enterprise-ready cloud solutions.
  - Take ideas and new features from concept to production, ensuring proper documentation, code refactoring (or rewriting), and clearing existing backlog.
  - Create intuitive, responsive user interfaces.
  - Deploy, monitor, and maintain systems on AWS, Azure, or GCP.
  
  Must-Have Skills & Experience
  - Proficiency in Node.js and modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Next, Vue, Angular).
  - Strong Python skills, particularly in data engineering.
  - Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization/orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes).
  - Previous experience in a scale-up or start-up environment, with the ability to work remotely and independently.
  - Bonus: Experience with machine learning and A.I technologies.
  
  About the Team & Company Structure
  - Report directly to the CTO and Co-Founder; you will be the most senior engineer in the team.
  - Expected to have 8-12 years of relevant experience.
  - Collaborate closely with product, design, and data teams to deliver impactful solutions.
  - Co-founder is based in Malaysia; CTO (consultant) is based in Singapore.
  
  About You
  - Demonstrate start-up grit and adaptability; able to thrive in a fast-growing business with high customer expectations and tight timelines.
  - Passionate about expanding technical knowledge in the rapidly evolving ML and A.I space, with a willingness to learn on the job.
  - Comfortable switching between hands-on engineering, supporting junior engineers, managing vendors, and responding to client requests.
  
  How to Apply
  - Click the “apply” button; you may submit an old CV or your LinkedIn profile—just send what you have.
  - The recruiter is available to share more information with you before proceeding.
  - Every applicant or enquiry will receive a reply.
  
  Additional Notes
  - A full and detailed job description will be provided to shortlisted candidates.
  - Employment passes, work visas, or relocation support are not available.
  - Only candidates with work rights in Malaysia will be considered.

Originally posted on Himalayas