about the company
Your future employer is based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, a leading provider of technology and financial services with a global presence across ASEAN, Europe, and the USA. Supporting over 100 banks and FinTech companies, it offers regulatory reporting and payment solutions, data processing for platforms like Visa and Alipay, and digital money services licensed by Malaysia's Central Bank.
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about the job
As a Software Engineering Manager at the R&D department, you will lead the development of next-generation products and technologies. Reporting to the R&D Director, your initial focus will be on the Backend Platform, covering microservice frameworks (Java & Python), data platforms (OLTP/OLAP), CI/CD, test automation, monitoring, Docker, Kubernetes, and AI/ML infrastructure for eKYC, credit scoring, and fraud detection. Your team’s work will modernize the company’s tech stack, enhance efficiency, and integrate modern standards across new and legacy applications.
Leadership & Collaboration
- Aligns team goals with high-level company objectives and provides feedback to senior management on organizational strategies.
- Communicates company-wide priorities effectively across teams and ensures alignment with team activities.
Team Execution
- Acts as Project Manager and Product Owner in the absence of dedicated roles, ensuring high-quality delivery and prioritization of work.
- Oversees technical designs, project plans, and adherence to best practices, creating long-term strategic roadmaps with team leads.
People Management & Growth
- Monitors team performance, conducts regular appraisals, addresses performance gaps, and proposes role changes or promotions.
- Focuses on team member growth, providing coaching, feedback, and career development while fostering a positive team environment.
Recruiting & Hiring
- Develops detailed hiring plans, streamlines interview processes, and trains interviewers to ensure efficient and effective recruitment.
- Actively closes candidates by presenting the role as a valuable career opportunity.
requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline.
- Over 7 years of experience in software engineering, including 2+ years in a leadership or managerial role.
- Preferred background includes a combination of experience in multinational corporations (MNCs) and local companies.
- Bonus points for experience in fast-paced small to medium-sized companies or startups.
- Familiarity with fintech, banking, or AI sectors is advantageous.
- Proficient in programming with Java or Python (Java is preferred).
- Well-versed in modern technology stacks with expertise in several components, ideally including:
- At least 1 year of experience in releasing software products within a CI/CD framework.
- At least 1 year of experience working with cloud-based services.
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