Engineering Team Lead

The Access Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave

Health contribution

Three charity days

Job summary

The Access Group in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an experienced Engineering Team Lead to guide and develop high-performing teams. In this role, you will collaborate with Managers in the UK and New Zealand, focusing on talent development and engineering best practices.

The ideal candidate should have at least 10 years of software engineering experience, expertise in C# and cloud technologies, and strong interpersonal skills. The position offers competitive salary, wellbeing days, and opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in software engineering, ideally within the SaaS domain.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with cloud technologies (Azure or AWS) and DevOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Establish strong, productive relationships with Leaders and Managers across products.
• Focus on attracting, onboarding, and developing a high‑performing engineering talent pool.
• Ensure the KL‑based engineering team has necessary resources and support.

Skills

Software engineering

Building relationships

Cloud technologies (Azure or AWS)

C# and .NET Framework

Modern JavaScript frameworks (Vue.js or React)

Problem-solving skills

Job description

We’re looking for people to join the Access family, who share our passion for believing in better, and who will help us continue to grow.

Love Work. Love Life. Be You. - is central to our success and how we give our customers the freedom to do more of what’s important to them.

What does Access offer you?

We offer a blended approach to office working, encouraging you to collaborate and connect in one of our thriving offices. We deliver on what we say, taking the development of our people seriously. We’ll work with you to progress your success plan and provide opportunities to accelerate your career.

On top of a competitive salary, our wellbeing days taking you to 25 days leave a year and a health contribution, you’ll also be able to choose from a range of benefits to suit you. We’re an organisation that likes to give back, so you’ll also have three charity days allocated to support a cause that matters to you.

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Engineering Team Lead to guide our growing teams in Kuala Lumpur. This role involves building strong partnerships with Managers in the UK and New Zealand, fostering collaboration across regions. You will drive talent development and champion best engineering practices within a geographically distributed workforce.

Key Responsibilities

• Cross-Team Collaboration: Establish strong, productive relationships with Leaders and Managers across our products. Facilitate the sharing of best practices, coordinate technical dependencies, and champion engineering excellence throughout the region.
• Team Development in KL: Focus on attracting, onboarding, and developing a high‑performing engineering talent pool in Kuala Lumpur. Provide guidance, mentorship, and clear career paths for KL‑based engineering staff within their respective product teams.
• Operational Excellence: Ensure that the KL‑based engineering team has the necessary resources, support, and alignment with other Leaders/Managers to ensure the smooth operation of the products. Drive proactive monitoring, reliability, and responsiveness.
• Process Improvement: Partner with Leaders/Managers to identify and implement strategies for automation, quality assurance, and cost optimisation within their teams.
• Cultural Sensitivity: Help guide the team in creating inclusive work environments for their globally diverse teams. Advocate for the KL team’s perspective for optimal collaboration across regions.
• Relationship Building: Foster a strong sense of trust and interdependency between the KL team and other engineering teams through clear communication and shared learning opportunities.

Day‑to‑day Activities May Include

• Facilitating regular communication channels and knowledge sharing between Leaders across the region.
• Collaborating with Managers and HR to build effective recruitment and retention strategies in KL.
• Monitoring engineering metrics and KPIs (DORA, etc.) for the region, identifying areas for improvement and working strategically to drive positive change.
• Implementing strategies to ensure consistency in engineering standards and practices in alignment with other teams.
• Working with stakeholders to understand regional priorities and initiatives, providing a voice for the KL team.
• Promoting a security‑focused mindset across the region.

Skills, Knowledge, Experience Likely Include

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in software engineering, ideally within the SaaS domain.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders across multiple locations.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience with cloud technologies (Azure or AWS) and DevOps practices is essential.
• Expert in C# and .NET Framework, modern JavaScript frameworks, ideally Vue.js or React.
• Passion for the growth and mentorship of engineers.
• Appreciation for cultural diversity and ability to foster a globally inclusive workspace.
• Familiarity with Supply Chain is a plus, but not a requirement.
• Experience working directly with product managers.

What Are We All About?

The Access Group is one of the largest UK‑headquartered business management software providers. It provides solutions that empower more than 160,000 small and mid‑sized organisations in commercial and non‑profit sectors across Europe, USA and APAC, giving every employee the freedom to do more of what’s important. Its innovative cloud solutions and integrated AI software experience across multiple Access products transform how business technology is used. Access employs approximately 8,500 people, continuously driving product innovation and customer service excellence.

At Access, we are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. If you’re excited about this role, (even if your previous experience doesn’t align perfectly), you might just be the perfect fit for us! We wholeheartedly believe in equality for all and the transformative power of diversity.

Why not join our vibrant team where you can love what you do, love how you live, and most importantly, be authentically you? Let’s make a difference together.

Love Work. Love Life. Be You.