Engineering Manager (Software)

Teleport; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics technology company is seeking a Software Engineering Manager in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. You will lead and grow distributed teams, ensure quality in processes, and collaborate with product teams. The ideal candidate has over 10 years in software engineering management, with expertise in Java and a background in eCommerce or logistics. Join us to shape the future of air logistics!

Qualifications

• 10+ years management in Software Engineering.
• Proven experience in eCommerce, logistics, or fintech.
• Deep hands-on coding experience in Java.

Responsibilities

• Building and maintaining distributed teams.
• Coaching, managing, and growing team members.
• Collaborating with the Product team to define software solutions.

Skills

Management of software engineers

Building and scaling distributed systems

Java (Spring Boot, Micronaut)

Familiarity with Python

Education

Advanced/Higher/Graduate Diploma

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/Information Technology

Post Graduate Diploma or Professional Degree

Job description

ABOUT US

At Teleport, we’re on an exciting mission to innovate in the traditional logistics industry. We want to enable everyone, from single merchants to the largest companies, to move eCommerce parcels in a cheap, fast, and reliable way.

We are committed to building innovative software solutions that drive our business forward while maintaining a strong focus on quality and efficiency. Our team thrives in a collaborative environment, leveraging cutting‑edge technologies like microservices, serverless computing, and modern programming languages. As we grow, we’re looking for passionate, dynamic leaders who can inspire their teams and shape the future of software engineering.

Ready to shape how the world sees Teleport? Keep reading!

Learn more about Teleport here: https://www.teleport.it/

Location : Gurgaon, India. You will have the flexibility to work remotely until the Tech Hub is fully set up.

A DAY IN A LIFE

You can expect your days to be pretty varied at Teleport. Multitasking is normal, and sometimes, your skills or natural talents will be leveraged to support other business priorities. That said, the bulk of your working hours should involve you having to:

• Building and maintaining distributed teams.
• Coaching, managing, and growing team members.
• Advocating for engineering best practices and an iterative agile approach.
• Ensuring quality in processes and products.
• Designing, implementing, and managing software development processes and tools.
• Collaborating with the Product team to define software solutions.
• Defining operational metrics and working with the Operations team to ensure smooth software performance in production.
• Promoting and maintaining CI/CD practices.
• Engaging with third‑party vendors for development resources.
• Evolving the tech stack with modern technologies (e.g., microservices, serverless, node.js, python, angular, containers, NoSQL, dynamic caching).
• Recommending commercial off‑the‑shelf (COTS) solutions when appropriate.
• Identifying opportunities and risks related to innovation, competitive services, and technical challenges.
• Collaborating with business and technology leaders to align software engineering with business strategy.

Role Environment & Role Challenges

• Management of Software Engineers across multiple locations and time zones
• Management of blended teams made up of in‑house and outsourced resources
• Management of multiple concurrent projects
• Management of development across multiple technology stacks
• Ensure that Teleport keeps up with technology evolution and surpasses its regional and industry peer

Qualifications / Experience

• 10+ years management in Software Engineering
• Proven experience in building and scaling distributed systems in eCommerce, logistics, or fintech.
• Deep hands‑on coding experience in Java (Spring Boot, Micronaut) and familiarity with Python.
• Candidates must possess an Advanced/Higher/Graduate Diploma, Bachelor’s Degree, Post Graduate Diploma or Professional Degree in Computer Science/Information Technology, Science & Technology or equivalent.
  

At Teleport, we’re all about creating a diverse and inclusive team where everyone feels valued. We believe that different perspectives make us stronger and help us do logistics better across Southeast Asia. We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate what makes each of us unique. If you’re passionate about making a difference, we’d love to hear from you!

📩 Apply now and help us build the future of air logistics!