AI-Powered Payroll Systems Lead

Business Edge Personnel Service; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EPF

SOCSO

Annual Leave

birthday leave

EIS

Job summary

Jora Malaysia is seeking a Project Lead, Software Development to spearhead design and build of a new payroll software system, leveraging AI tools to accelerate development and drive automation. The candidate should work independently, lead end-to-end delivery, and coordinate with departments and external vendors while maintaining existing systems.

The role focuses on architecture, data modeling, integration with HR/finance systems, and driving the project timeline to successful completion.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Software Developer with strong coding skills across the full development lifecycle.
• Hands-on experience building software from scratch, ideally including payroll, HRIS, or related systems.
• Comfortable using AI tools to build and ship software as a core part of the development workflow.
• Strong project management skills - able to independently plan, coordinate, and execute a project without a dedicated team.
• Strong IT background, including system integration and technical troubleshooting.
• Good analytical skills and a proactive, self-driven problem-solving mindset.
• Experience coordinating with vendors or cross-functional stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end design, development, and rollout of a new payroll software system, built from scratch.
• Use AI tools to build the payroll system - from code generation to testing and deployment - rather than developing entirely by hand.
• Use AI tools and frameworks to accelerate development and improve efficiency.
• Define system architecture, data models, and integration points with existing HR/finance systems.
• Own the project timeline, milestones, and deliverables, and communicate progress to stakeholders.
• Develop, enhance, and maintain internal software tools and systems.
• Troubleshoot technical issues, perform root-cause analysis, and implement sustainable fixes.
• Ensure system security, data accuracy, and compliance with internal policies.
• Work solo on core development, while coordinating with other departments and external vendors to ensure smooth data flow and integration.
• Explore and prototype AI-based solutions to support broader business needs.

Skills

Software Development Experience

Full development lifecycle

Payroll/HRIS domain

AI tools in development

Project management

System integration

Troubleshooting

Analytical mindset

Vendor coordination

Tools

AI tools

Job description

Jora Malaysia is seeking a Project Lead, Software Development to spearhead design and build of a new payroll software system, leveraging AI tools to accelerate development and drive automation. The candidate should work independently, lead end-to-end delivery, and coordinate with departments and external vendors while maintaining existing systems.

The role focuses on architecture, data modeling, integration with HR/finance systems, and driving the project timeline to successful completion.