Senior Software Engineer (Digital)

Role Summary

We are seeking a highly adaptable and motivated Senior Software Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys learning on the fly, and is capable of moving between multiple initiatives. This role involves designing, developing, and maintaining scalable applications and systems using Scala, Java, JavaScript/Node.js, and SQL.

Key Responsibilities

1. Design, develop, and maintain reliable and scalable software solutions.
2. Work across multiple projects, quickly adapting to new challenges and technologies
3. Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code in Scala, Java, JavaScript/Node.js, and SQL
4. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features
5. Optimize SQL queries and database interactions for performance and efficiency
6. Participate in code reviews and contribute to best practices in software development
7. Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends to drive continuous improvement

Requirements

1. Bachelor's (or better) degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field
2. Minimum of 5 years of professional software development experience
3. Proficiency in Scala, Java, JavaScript/Node.js, and SQL
4. Experience designing and implementing scalable and maintainable applications
5. Strong understanding of software development best practices, including version control (Git) and agile methodologies
6. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
7. Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new technologies and challenges
8. Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
9. Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership and responsibility
10. Preferred Qualifications:
11. Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
12. Familiarity with distributed systems and big data processing frameworks
13. Experience with graph theory
14. Experience with graphing databases (Neo4j, Amazon Neptune, Microsoft Azure Cosmos DB (Gremlin API), ArangoDB, TigerGraph)

Benefits:

1. Competitive discretionary performance bonus
2. Shift allowance for applicable work schedules
3. Comprehensive healthcare coverage
4. Training and professional development allowance
5. Employment Pass sponsorship for successful candidates
6. Dependant Pass support for eligible spouses and children

Our office address:

Wisma LYL, 12, Jalan 51a/223, Seksyen 51a, 46100 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

Work arrangement:

We offer a hybrid work arrangement, allowing employees to enjoy flexibility while maintaining strong team collaboration. Team members are required to work from the office at least once a week to support effective communication and teamwork.

About KINESSO

KINESSO is the technology-driven performance marketing agency within IPG Mediabrands, providing

actionable growth through optimization, analytics, AI, and experimentation. With a blend of

performance marketing and data technology, KINESSO empowers clients to unlock the full potential

of their consumer insights. As a unified entity composed of Matterkind, Reprise, and Kinesso, we are a

global leader with over 6,000 employees operating in more than 60 countries. Learn more at

www.KINESSO.com.

Why Join Us?

At KINESSO, we value trust, freedom, and ownership. We offer flexible working hours, allowing

employees to manage their time effectively. We believe in the power of productivity, ability, and

attitude, and offer a unique opportunity to shape the future of a rapidly growing organization.