About this Sports, Application Developer (Full-Time Contract) role at Astro
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:
About the Role
Astro Arena is seeking a Application Developer(Contract) to join our team in Kuala Lumpur.
You will be responsible for maintaining, enhancing, and expanding our existing sports event and broadcast applications. These platforms support live sporting events, including live scoring, competition management, statistics, digital scoreboards, broadcast graphics, and event operations.
This is an exciting opportunity to work on real-world sports technology solutions that are actively used in live sporting events and broadcasts.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain, enhance, and expand existing web applications and platforms.
- Develop new features and modules based on business and operational requirements.
- Build and support backend services and RESTful APIs.
- Integrate applications with third-party and internal systems.
- Optimize application, database, and system performance.
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues and bugs.
- Support application deployment and ongoing system improvements.
- Collaborate with product owners, designers, and operational teams.
- Ensure code quality, system reliability, and maintainability.
- Provide support for live sports event operations when required.
REQUIREMENTS:
Requirements
Technical Skills
- Experience with PHP and Laravel Framework.
- Experience developing and integrating RESTful APIs.
- Experience with React, JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
- Familiarity with Tailwind CSS or Bootstrap.
- Strong knowledge of MySQL and database design principles.
- Experience with real-time technologies such as WebSocket, Socket.io, or Laravel Reverb.
- Experience integrating with third-party APIs and services.
- Familiarity with Git and version control best practices.
Soft Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Good communication and teamwork abilities.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Willingness to learn new technologies and adapt to changing requirements.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related disciplines.
- Experience in media, broadcasting, sports technology, or real-time content platforms.
- Familiarity with software testing and secure coding practices.
- Passion for sports, active participation in sports, or interest in sporting events will be an advantage.
Why Join Us?
- Work on technology used in real live sports events and broadcasts.
- Enhance and grow a platform already used in production.
- Build solutions that directly support sports operations and broadcast workflows.
- Opportunity to experience and occasionally support live sporting events firsthand.
- Be part of a passionate, collaborative, and innovative team.
- Gain valuable experience in sports technology and broadcasting.
Location: Kuala Lumpur
Interested candidates are invited to apply with their updated resume to CHANG, Sau Hoi [Grace] at [email protected]
