Lead Engineer: Node.JS & Python Machine learning

About this role

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