Company Description
At Keypath, we invite you to be part of something transformative. As a global EdTech leader, we collaborate with prestigious universities to create and deliver online education solutions that tackle global social and economic challenges head-on.
Join our dynamic, fast-growing international team that thrives on collaboration, innovation, and lifelong learning. With offices in Kuala Lumpur, Melbourne, Sydney & Chicago, we are truly a global company. Today, we're a family of over 700 passionate "Keypathers" worldwide.
Join Keypath’s New APAC IT Division: Build, Innovate, and Grow
Keypath is establishing a brand-new IT division in the APAC region, creating an exciting opportunity to join a team from the ground up. As we build this division from scratch, we’re looking for passionate professionals eager to shape its foundation, drive innovation, and grow alongside a dynamic and collaborative team. This is a unique chance to be part of something new, influence key decisions, and develop your career within a global company committed to technological excellence.
Job Description
The Full Stack Developer will work closely with the Learning Designers, Interactive Learning Designers, and various cross-functional representatives to support the delivery of interactive course builds, partner websites, including enhancements, redesigns, A/B Tests, maintenance, bug fixes, and more.
Suitable candidates will have demonstrated real-world experience building well-designed responsive websites and interactive web-objects that work with all major browsers and devices.
Responsibilities will include the following:
- Develop and maintain bespoke web-objects for interactive learning experiences within university LMS platforms.
- Build and customise LMS themes to align with university partner branding and usability requirements.
- Develop and maintain backend architecture to support custom web-based learning tools and integrations.
- Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code in JavaScript and PHP, ensuring compatibility with LMS platforms.
- Implement and manage API integrations between LMS platforms, third-party services, and internal tools.
- Troubleshoot and debug issues related to LMS integrations, theme customisation, and web object functionality.
- Ensure compliance with web accessibility standards (WCAG) and university IT policies.
- Maintain documentation for code, architecture, and development processes to ensure continuity and scalability.
- Participate in the full development lifecycle, including estimation, development, and deployment
- Communicate project status and timelines to business stakeholders
- Review and respond to operational issues, escalating as necessary
- Work with the rest of the web development team to implement strategic improvements
- Participate in code reviews and give feedback to other developers
Qualifications
Education:
- BS/BA Degree in computer science, industry certifications, or equivalent experience
Requirements:
- Local Malaysian are encouraged to apply
- BS/BA Degree in computer science, industry certifications, or equivalent experience
- Three years’ experience in HTML 5, CSS, JavaScript/jQuery, Responsive Web Design
- Shell scripts and other languages including Perl, Bash or CSH.
- Candidate should possess strong written and verbal communication skills, proven analytical and interpersonal skills, and have proficiency in using Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities, capable of learning new technologies quickly
- Ability to collaborate effectively and work as part of a team
- Excellent communication skills and ability to effectively translate business requirements into actionable tickets
- Preferable candidates with backend developing exposure
Technical skills:
- Ability to translate mockups (PSDs, Zeplin, etc.) to functional, valid HTML 5 / CSS RWD code
- Fundamental knowledge of core web principals (HTTP, the DOM, SSL, web servers)
- Authentication: Experience implementing OAuth and JWT.
- Familiar with asynchronous JavaScript programming with RESTful web services
- Familiarity with front-end frameworks such as React or Vue.js is a plus.
- Proficiency in responsive web design and cross-browser compatibility
- Basic understanding of version control systems (e.g., Git)
- Knowledge of PHP7 or PHP 8 / MySQL (LAMP) development a plus
- Experience using a JavaScript library like jQuery, nvm/npm
- Ability to troubleshoot and debug technical issues with a multitude of 3rd party integrations
- Knowledge of shell scripts and other languages including Perl, Bash or CSH is a plus.
Additional Skills:
- Think logically and be able to articulate thoughts in a clear, concise manner.
- Take ownership of assignments and see them through to completion.
- Quickly learn and adapt when dealing with unfamiliar systems and applications.
- Be able to communicate clearly and effectively with business partners and co-workers.
- Commit to meeting deadlines and complete work in a timely manner.
- Be willing to go the extra mile to get the job done, including occasional overtime.
- Display exceptional follow-through, personal drive, and the desire to make a difference. Keep in mind future state when developing solutions to problems presented
- Willingness to learn and implement new concepts within Drupal 8 and web development in general
Additional Information
Additional Information
At Keypath, we put our people first. We’re committed to creating a flexible, inclusive, and supportive work environment where you can thrive. Here’s what you can expect as part of our team:
Benefits and Rewards:
- Opportunity to work in office, hybrid or remotely
- All the necessary equipment for success including laptop
- Access to health & wellbeing programs including an Employee Assistance Program and Mental Health Days
- Learning & growth opportunities including access to LinkedIn Learning, Career Development Programs and Learning Labs
- Employee led Initiatives such as Culture Club, Team Green, Sustainability and more
- Company events and activities run in office and remotely
Why Keypath?
- Global EdTech Leader: Join an industry on the rise.
- Transform the World: Contribute to upskilling and reskilling globally.
- Make an Impact: Help solve future economic and social challenges.
Join Keypath and make a difference. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and offer inclusive support throughout the recruitment process.
Top Skills
What We Do
At Keypath, our vision is to transform education to transform the world. We believe the key to transforming education is to unlock greatness – in educators, in individuals, and in our people. As a leading global EdTech company, Keypath Education partners with the world's leading educators to develop, design, and deliver the most career-relevant online education solutions that meet the needs of the future of work and help solve global social and economic challenges. Powered by our proprietary technology and data platform, KeypathEDGE, our services include market research and product development, course design and development, marketing and student recruitment, student experience and placement, and faculty recruitment. We work with leading universities across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Asia-Pacific.
We are a global and growing company, always looking for new Keypathers to join the team. You can find out about our career opportunities here - https://keypathedu.com/keypath-careers
Keypath Education operates under Keypath Education Malaysia Sdn Bhd, 202001034596 (1390917-H) in Malaysia.
