Associate, Software Engineer

WHY JOIN US?

• We practice a vibrant & energetic office culture.

• We provide opportunities for career advancement within the company.

• Good performance is always rewarded accordingly.

“It's our people that make Astro Malaysia’s leading entertainment company. We are an inclusive employer, to enable everyone at Astro to be their best. We embrace differences – we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products/services and our community. We also understand and appreciate that diversity is a driver of creativity and innovation, which will make our business more competitive, compelling and profitable.”

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Develop and maintain responsive and accessible frontend applications using React, Next.js, and modern web technologies
• Translate UI/UX designs into clean, responsive interfaces using Tailwind CSS, shadcn/ui, and other design systems
• Implement basic state management using tools like Zustand or Redux, with guidance from senior engineers
• Write modular and maintainable frontend code, and contribute to testing using tools like Jest and Storybook
• Assist in configuring frontend build systems and bundlers such as Webpack
• Integrate APIs and apply data-fetching strategies using SWR and other best practices
• Follow secure coding principles and contribute to maintaining web security standards
• Help monitor user behavior using tools like Google Analytics to support UX and product decisions
• Collaborate with designers, product managers, and backend engineers to deliver cohesive features
• Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and team discussions
• Maintain Git repositories with clean commit history and follow branching strategies
• Continuously learn and contribute to improving code quality, performance, and developer workflows

REQUIREMENTS:

WHO YOU ARE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
• 2–3 years of experience building web applications using modern frontend frameworks
• Proficient in JavaScript and TypeScript, with a solid understanding of ES6+ features
• Hands-on experience with React and Next.js, including hooks and component lifecycle
• Familiar with Zustand or other state management libraries
• Comfortable working with Tailwind CSS and component libraries like shadcn/ui
• Exposure to frontend tooling such as Jest, Webpack, Storybook, and SWR
• Familiar with Git workflows and collaborative development practices
• Basic understanding of SEO principles and web analytics tools like Google Analytics
• Willing to learn and contribute to backend integration and cross-functional collaboration
• Strong communication skills and a proactive attitude in a fast-paced development environment
• Experience working in Agile teams and participating in sprint rituals
• Passionate about clean code, reusable components, and delivering great user experiences