e23 WP. Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
e23 is a Malaysian technology venture builder focused on developing blockchain and digital asset infrastructure that bridges traditional finance and decentralized finance (DeFi). The company operates across several innovation pillars — including stablecoins, real‑world asset (RWA) tokenization, CEX / DEXes and digital payment solutions.
e23’s mission is to advance Malaysia’s participation in the digital financial ecosystem by creating compliant, transparent, and institution‑grade blockchain systems. We envision becoming a key player in Southeast Asia’s regulated digital asset space — bridging blockchain technology with financial compliance, enabling digital payment innovation, and supporting Malaysia’s progression toward a digital finance infrastructure.
Role Description
We are seeking an experienced Backend Engineer to join our engineering team and build scalable, high‑performance distributed systems. You will work on microservices architecture, integrate blockchain smart contracts, and handle real‑time data processing using modern message queue systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain microservices‑based applications using Node.js and TypeScript.
- Implement and optimize RDS database solutions with focus on performance, scalability, and data integrity.
- Build and manage message queue systems using Redis, RabbitMQ, and / or Kafka for asynchronous processing.
- Develop concurrent processing solutions to handle high‑throughput workloads efficiently.
- Integrate and interact with blockchain smart contracts for decentralized application features.
- Containerize applications using Docker and manage containerized deployments.
- Design event‑driven architectures and implement pub / sub patterns.
- Write clean, maintainable, and well‑documented code following best practices.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver robust and scalable solutions.
- Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement improvements.
Required Technical Skills
Core Technologies
Backend Development : Strong proficiency in Node.js and TypeScriptDatabases : Hands‑on experience with RDS (PostgreSQL, MySQL, or Aurora)Message Queues : Working knowledge of Redis, RabbitMQ, and / or KafkaContainerization : Practical experience with Docker and container orchestrationBlockchain : Experience integrating smart contracts (Ethereum, Solidity, Web3.js, or similar)Deep understanding of microservices architecture patternsExperience with RESTful APIs and / or GraphQLKnowledge of event‑driven architecture and asynchronous messagingUnderstanding of concurrency patterns and parallel processingFamiliarity with distributed systems conceptsAdditional Technical Skills
Experience with API gateway patterns and service meshKnowledge of caching strategies (Redis, in‑memory caching)Understanding of database optimization, indexing, and query performanceFamiliarity with CI / CD pipelines and DevOps practicesExperience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) is a plusQualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)3+ years of experience in backend developmentProven track record of building and deploying microservices in productionStrong understanding of software design patterns and principlesExperience with version control systems (Git)Excellent problem‑solving and debugging skillsStrong communication and collaboration abilitiesNice to Haves
Experience with Kubernetes or other container orchestration platformsKnowledge of blockchain protocols and DeFi ecosystemsFamiliarity with monitoring and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack)Experience with testing frameworks (Jest, Mocha, Chai)Understanding of security best practices for distributed systemsPrevious experience in fintech or blockchain‑based projectsContributions to open‑source projectsHow to Apply
Please prepare your resume along with the list of items below and send to
Links to your GitHub profile or portfolioBrief description of relevant projects, especially those involving microservices or blockchain integrationAny relevant technical blog posts or articles you’ve writtenA short application email indicating your expected salary and soonest available dateP / S : Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for first interview.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior levelEmployment type
Full‑timeJob function
Engineering and Information TechnologyIndustries
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