# Lead Engineer: Node.JS, Python & ML 100 Remote

> Fuku · George Town, Malaysia · Full-time · Posted 2026-04-16

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

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.

## Apply

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