Engineering Manager

ManpowerGroup Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Kuala Lumpur is looking for an Engineering Manager to spearhead their mobile development team. This role requires hands-on technical leadership, team development, and project management, ensuring successful delivery of client projects while fostering a culture of innovation and accountability.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in software engineering, with 6+ years in mobile development.
• At least 3 years in an engineering leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Lead mobile development team and drive technical strategy.
• Manage project delivery within scope, schedule, and budget.

Skills

Mobile Development

Team Management

Project Management

Performance Optimization

Tools

React Native

iOS (Swift)

Android (Kotlin)

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Engineering Manager

Salary: RM20,000

Location: Bangsar

We are seeking an Engineering Manager to lead our mobile development team, drive technical strategy, and oversee the successful delivery of client projects. This role involves hands-on technical leadership, team development, and project management.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Skills

• Expertise in mobile development with React Native, native iOS (Swift), and Android (Kotlin).
• Designing architecture and optimizing performance, including understanding mobile app architecture patterns, memory management, and battery efficiency for iOS and Android.
• Developing backend services and deploying on cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.

Team Leadership & Development

• Hiring, mentoring, and developing a high-performing engineering team, fostering innovation and accountability.
• Establishing career growth paths and promoting professional development.
• Conducting code reviews, architecture reviews, and technical workshops.
• Encouraging knowledge sharing through hackathons, tech talks, and pair programming.

Process Improvement & Delivery Excellence

• Driving continuous process improvements to enhance speed, quality, and scalability.
• Implementing metrics-driven engineering using KPIs like deployment frequency, defect rates, and team velocity.
• Managing project delivery within scope, schedule, and budget, with effective risk management.

Project Oversight & Risk Management

• Monitoring project progress, identifying risks, and proposing mitigation strategies.
• Defining and tracking KPIs to ensure high-quality, business-aligned releases.
• Conducting post-project reviews and gathering client feedback for continuous improvement.

Requirements:

• 7+ years in software engineering, with 6+ years in mobile development and 4+ years specializing in React Native.
• At least 3 years in an engineering leadership role, preferably in a client-facing environment.
• Proficiency in React Native, iOS (Swift), Android (Kotlin), and backend cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Strong skills in app architecture, performance optimization, and team management.