👋 Hi, I'm Wan Afiq

I build backend systems and developer tools, focusing on reliability and practical solutions. Comfortable across languages and stacks, I enjoy connecting disparate systems and helping teams ship with confidence.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia • Hybrid / Remote
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Wan Afiq
About

Crafting systems with intention

I like working across the stack: backend services, frontends, and the pipelines that tie them together. I'm always curious about new tools and approaches, and I try to pick the right ones for the job rather than chasing trends.

I try to pick the right approach for each situation. Sometimes that means keeping things simple, other times it calls for something more robust. Either way, I prioritise scalability, resilience, and solutions that teams can actually maintain. I enjoy collaborative environments where people learn from each other.

I studied Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering at Saint Petersburg State Marine Technical University. Software always intrigued me, and I eventually made the switch. An unexpected path, but one that taught me to think in systems.

Interests
Passionate about technology and always exploring what's next.

I have a deep passion for technology and love exploring new tools and frameworks. Recently, I've been tinkering with AI tooling, setting up micro Kubernetes clusters, and diving into interesting frameworks like TanStack.

  • Experimenting with Linux distros and customizing my development environment. Check out my dotfiles!
  • Building custom mechanical keyboards as a hands-on hobby.
  • Unwinding with movies, music, gaming, and anime.

This site is built with TanStack Start and React. You can view the source on GitHub.

Experience

Previous Experience

A snapshot of the platforms, products and engineering practices I have shaped across marketplace, recruitment and bespoke software domains.

Senior Software Engineer
Sep 2021 – Present
SEEK • Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Leading the migration to a unified third-party job posting service spanning JobStreet and SEEK while enabling dependable developer tooling.

  • Planned, developed and migrated the unified third-party job posting platform that serves JobStreet and SEEK marketplaces.
  • Maintains and improves AWS account management tooling adopted across SEEK to keep teams compliant and productive.
  • Facilitates SEEK’s graduate program and contributes to the organisation’s new ownership solution.
Software Engineer
Oct 2020 – Sep 2021
SEEK • Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Maintained the architecture for the third-party job posting service and delivered a modernised version with improved engineering practices.

  • Rebuilt the third-party job posting service with a modern stack and resilient patterns.
  • Partnered with cross-functional teams to uphold service reliability during migration phases.
  • Documented architecture decisions to accelerate onboarding and knowledge transfer.
Software Engineer
Nov 2018 – Sep 2020
TribeHired • Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Collaborated with architecture and product to evolve the hiring platform while steering the organisation toward modern engineering workflows.

  • Designed, developed and deployed backend services alongside front-end applications serving recruitment workflows.
  • Refactored legacy code bases using sound programming principles and design patterns.
  • Migrated monolith components into a microservices architecture and established quality, test and deployment pipelines.
Full Stack Developer
Apr 2017 – Nov 2018
Rocket Integration Technology • Selangor, Malaysia

Built and maintained bespoke digital products for clients spanning talent platforms, fintech and enterprise operations.

  • Delivered end-to-end web applications for talent search, cryptocurrency wallet, cloud mining and exchange use cases.
  • Implemented management systems for forex brokerage and ERP operations tailored to client workflows.
  • Provided ongoing enhancements to ensure scalability and maintainability across custom solutions.
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Reach out to collaborate on platforms, developer experience initiatives or coaching opportunities. I aim to respond within a couple of business days.

Let's have a talk

Happy to chat about platform engineering, resilient architectures, developer tooling, or the next frontier in AI technology.

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