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

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

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.