Engineering Manager (3901)

GBG; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an Engineering Manager for its Global Fraud Solutions team. You will lead development and maintenance for fraud detection solutions while collaborating with product and business stakeholders. Ideal candidates should possess strong Java skills, experience with microservices architecture, and a commitment to team development. The firm promotes a flexible work environment, valuing diversity and empowerment.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Diverse and inclusive workplace

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated success in leading and working within a team.
• Experienced in Technology, People Management and Processes.
• Knowledge of Open-Source Technologies and various Database technologies is required.
• Proficiency in Core Java programming and Web development required.
• Solid experience in Architecture design and Agile Methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead Engineering squads and manage GFS solutions development.
• Focus on quality and speed of delivery for technology changes.
• Define independent slices of value for the product backlog.
• Create and maintain a technical roadmap for the assigned domain.
• Coach and mentor team members for their career progression.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Technology Management

Project Management

Communication skills

Agile methodologies

Tools

Microsoft .NET

Core Java

Vue.js

Angular

Spring Boot

Terraform

Kubernetes

Docker

HelmChart

Neo4j

Job description

About GBG

Enabling safe and rewarding digital lives for genuine people, everywhere

We make it our mission to ensure more genuine people have digital access to opportunities, and businesses have access to more genuine people. Our technology draws on diverse and reliable data to create a single point of truth for identity and address verification.

With over 30 years of experience behind us our team and technology are focused on enabling safe and rewarding digital lives for everyone. Regardless of age, location or background, genuine people everywhere should be able to digitally prove who they are and where they live.

About the team

Global Fraud Solutions

The team provides decision support solutions to address business objectives in risk prevention and fraud detection. We deliver software solutions and offer client support using our expertise and a client-focused approach.

The Role

The Engineering Manager – Global Fraud Solutions will lead Engineering squads and take responsibility for the overall development, delivery and maintenance of GFS solutions. Working with the Sr. Engineering Manager and CTPO you will be collaborating with the Product and Business stakeholders to define, prioritize and execute the Product roadmap and priorities.

What you will do

• Technically support and maintain the products under your care.
• Focus on the quality and speed of delivery for the technology changes required to enable business initiatives, leading a team of high calibre software developers.
• Provide thought-leadership during the feasibility, analysis and prioritization process to ensure the optimal initiatives are prioritised and technology investments are maximized.
• In partnership with our product team, define independent slices of value that make up the product backlog, prioritised by customer value, documented in a way that allows engineers to clearly understand what is needed, why, and how success will be measured.
• Proactively resolve structural, cultural, process and organisational issues both within and outside of the team.
• Work with the Technical and Solution Architecture team to align specific solution designs with the target end-state architecture, balancing strategic and tactical priorities.
• Provide leadership to assist in the creation and maintenance of a high performing, agile team.
• Ensure that dependencies and risks in the domain are understood and effectively managed.
• Create and maintain a technical roadmap for the assigned domain including technical debt.
• Help your team solve complex technical problems as you build the platform.
• Taking ownership of production incidents and following problems through to resolution.
• Coach and mentor team members and support their career progression goals
• Review code and provide technical mentorship to engineers.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and recommend adoption where appropriate.
• Guide architectural decisions and ensure alignment with engineering best practices.
• Recruit, onboard and retain top engineering talent.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and career development discussions

• Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated success in leading and working within a team. Ability to engage all levels of an organization.
• Experienced in Technology, People Management and Processes in order to drive Engineering maturity.
• Able to interact and work with project managers and stakeholders to deliver multiple projects.
• Thrives in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment with fluid requirements.
• Knowledge of Open-Source Technologies, Microsoft .NET, various Database technologies, TDD/BDD, Microservices Architecture, Cloud Technologies and other emerging technologies
• Proficiency in Core Java programming language and Web development (e.g. Vue.js, Angular, Spring Boot).
• Solid exposure in CI/CD, cloud and container-based technologies (Terraform, Kubernetes, Docker, HelmChart etc.) would be an advantage.
• Experience with graph databases such as Janus or Neo4j algorithms and UX/UI design principles would be a major plus.
• Solid experience in Architecture design, DevSecOps and Agile Methodologies
• Exposure to architecting and developing high performance systems is desirable
• Hands-on experience with AI based development toolsets (Cursor.ai, CoPilot, Windsurf etc.)
• Excellent communication skills

We have a vision to have the best and most engaged team members in the industry. People matter at GBG, they make us who we are. Every team member across all our locations makes a difference, everyone has something to contribute. Maybe you too could make a difference.

As part of our commitment to our team and flexible working approach, we have created a Work When and Where You Want Policy to give our team members choice and empowerment, and to support a balance in work and home life. Please ask your Talent Attraction Specialist for more information on this and our Family Friendly policy if you want to find out more!

To find out more

As an equal opportunity employer, we are dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. Please inform your GBG Talent Attraction Partner if you require any reasonable adjustments to the interview process.

To chat to the Talent Attraction team and find out more about our benefits and why we’re a great place to work, drop an email to [e-mail] and we’ll be in touch. You can also find out more about careers at GBG and check out our current opportunities at gbgplc.com/careers.