[KYDP 2025 - Cohort 5] Systems Engineer
Teel[KYDP 2025 - Cohort 5] Systems Engineer
[ONLY FOR K–YOUTH 2025 STUDENTS]
Open To: Front-end Development & Back-end Development
OJT Period:
[Cohort 5] - 1 October to 31 December
TL;DR
We’re looking for a Systems Engineer (Fresh Graduate) to join Teel in building the bridge between traditional finance and internet-native tokenized rails. Open to both Front-end and Back-end development, this role is perfect for a motivated tech grad eager to dive into fintech and blockchain solutions.
About Teel
Teel is a connector between TradFi and tokenized rails, currently incubated under Paynet, Malaysia’s national infrastructure for domestic settlement. We enable instant, 24/7, borderless money movement through our orchestration layer that bridges fiat rails with non-custodial stablecoin infrastructure. Our long-term vision is to evolve into a settlement and clearing house for digital money, driving ubiquitous acceptance of digital tokens among global financial institutions.
Systems Engineer (Open to Front-end & Back-end Development)
Join as a Systems Engineer to contribute to the development of Teel’s innovative payment and settlement platform. You’ll work on both front-end and back-end systems, learning and building alongside experienced engineers while contributing to our mission of redefining borderless finance.
Key Responsibilities
Development & Implementation
Assist in building and maintaining front-end interfaces using React and TypeScript to deliver seamless user experiences.
Support the development of back-end services using Java, Spring Boot, or similar frameworks to ensure robust and scalable systems.
Contribute to the integration of APIs for fiat on/off ramps, blockchain connectivity, and third-party fintech partners.
System Support & Optimization
Collaborate with senior engineers to design and optimize distributed systems for payment routing, settlement, and audits.
Participate in maintaining and evolving the codebase to support scalability and future partner integrations.
Security & Compliance
Support the implementation of security measures to protect financial data and ensure compliance with industry standards.
Assist in preparing technical documentation for due diligence processes and partner integrations.
Learning & Growth
Actively learn about distributed systems, blockchain primitives, and payment rails under the guidance of senior team members.
Contribute ideas to improve system performance, user experience, and operational efficiency.
What You Bring
Experience & Skills
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (recent graduates encouraged to apply).
Foundational knowledge of software engineering principles and practices.
Familiarity with at least one of the following:
Front-end: React, TypeScript, or JavaScript.
Back-end: Java, Spring Boot, or similar frameworks.
Basic understanding of databases (e.g., PostgreSQL) and cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure).
Exposure to programming projects, internships, or personal projects (e.g., hackathons, open-source contributions).
Plus Points:
Basic understanding of blockchain, stablecoins, or fintech/payment systems.
Experience with API integration or event-driven architectures.
Familiarity with compliance standards (e.g., ISO 20022, ISO 27001).
Mindset
Eager to learn and grow in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
Comfortable with ambiguity and adaptable to shifting priorities.
Collaborative, with a proactive attitude toward problem-solving and iteration.
Passionate about building technology that impacts underserved markets.
Why Join Us
Kickstart your career at the forefront of borderless, programmable finance.
Work with cutting-edge technologies in fintech and blockchain.
Learn from and collaborate with a mission-driven team of experienced engineers and industry leaders.
Contribute to modern payment rails that empower underserved segments across emerging markets.
Next Steps
If this opportunity excites you and aligns with your career aspirations, apply on Talentlabs


