summary

kuala lumpur, wilayah persekutuan
RM25,000 - RM30,000 per month
permanent

specialism
information technology
sub specialism
software engineering & development
reference number
91M0243609_8654497130287118671

job details

This leader will be responsible for spearheading all R&D work within the IT Strategy & Architecture team. This role will lead squads comprising of Business Analysts and Engineers in exploring cutting-edge technologies and driving innovation within the unit. The ideal candidate should have strong exposure to cloud technologies and designing software solutions and architecture. This role will lead all end-to-end R&D incubation processes from ideation to solution delivery. We are looking for someone with solid technical skills and background, a good sense of business acumen as well as proven track record of fostering strong engineering culture within teams to take on this exciting role.

day to day

Collaborate with all Heads in IT Strategy & Architecture to achieve business and technology goals, ensuring timely project delivery.
Lead the exploration and development of prototypes using new technologies, ensuring future-proof and well-designed architectural solutions.
Promote engineering excellence and ensure the M-Catalyst team remains at the forefront of engineering and cutting-edge technology.
Mentor and coach team members, fostering an innovative mindset and encouraging new ideas.
Lead Agile development of prototypes, adopting a "Build Fast, Fail Fast, Learn Fast" approach.
Engage in resource planning, hiring strategies, and communicate complex concepts clearly to stakeholders.

requirements

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field; a Master's degree is preferred.
Minimum 15 years of software and product delivery experience, with at least 8 years managing teams, preferably in FinTech and start-ups. Exposure to the banking industry is a plus.
Strong analytical skills and excellent communication abilities, with experience in Cloud Infrastructure, Serverless Architecture, Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), DevSecOps, RESTful services, and PaaS/SaaS concepts.
Knowledge of databases, including NoSQL and Relational Databases, with experience in designing reusable, modular components for scalable, high-availability distributed systems.
Proficiency in Front-End and Microservices development across languages like React, React-Native, Node, GoLang, Spring, Python, and Android/iOS.
Familiarity with modern experimentation frameworks (feature-flagging, A/B testing, Blue/Green deployment) and maintaining high code quality, versioning, and documentation standards.

how to apply

Click the appropriate link to apply. Alternatively, drop Nicole Hua a message on Linkedin for a confidential discussion.

Nicole Hua
Emerging Tech

about the company
Your future employer is a Malaysian multinational financial services group and one of the largest banks in Southeast Asia. It offers a wide range of financial products and services, including retail, commercial, islamic, investment banking and asset management.

about the role
This leader will be responsible for spearheading all R&D work within the IT Strategy & Architecture team. This role will lead squads comprising of Business Analysts and Engineers in exploring cutting-edge technologies and driving innovation within the unit. The ideal candidate should have strong exposure to cloud technologies and designing software solutions and architecture. This role will lead all end-to-end R&D incubation processes from ideation to solution delivery. We are looking for someone with solid technical skills and background, a good sense of business acumen as well as proven track record of fostering strong engineering culture within teams to take on this exciting role.
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day to day

Collaborate with all Heads in IT Strategy & Architecture to achieve business and technology goals, ensuring timely project delivery.
Lead the exploration and development of prototypes using new technologies, ensuring future-proof and well-designed architectural solutions.
Promote engineering excellence and ensure the M-Catalyst team remains at the forefront of engineering and cutting-edge technology.
Mentor and coach team members, fostering an innovative mindset and encouraging new ideas.
Lead Agile development of prototypes, adopting a "Build Fast, Fail Fast, Learn Fast" approach.
Engage in resource planning, hiring strategies, and communicate complex concepts clearly to stakeholders.

requirements

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field; a Master's degree is preferred.
Minimum 15 years of software and product delivery experience, with at least 8 years managing teams, preferably in FinTech and start-ups. Exposure to the banking industry is a plus.
Strong analytical skills and excellent communication abilities, with experience in Cloud Infrastructure, Serverless Architecture, Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), DevSecOps, RESTful services, and PaaS/SaaS concepts.
Knowledge of databases, including NoSQL and Relational Databases, with experience in designing reusable, modular components for scalable, high-availability distributed systems.
Proficiency in Front-End and Microservices development across languages like React, React-Native, Node, GoLang, Spring, Python, and Android/iOS.
Familiarity with modern experimentation frameworks (feature-flagging, A/B testing, Blue/Green deployment) and maintaining high code quality, versioning, and documentation standards.

how to apply

Click the appropriate link to apply. Alternatively, drop Nicole Hua a message on Linkedin for a confidential discussion.

Nicole Hua
Emerging Tech

experience
10 years
skills
no additional skills required
qualifications
no additional qualifications required
education
Bachelor Degree

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