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.

Originally posted on Himalayas