Lead Engineer: Node.JS & Python Machine learning

Lead Engineer: Node.JS & Python (Machine Learning)

Location & Company Overview

- 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