Head, Development and Engineering

Takaful Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Takaful Malaysia seeks a senior leader to steer its development and engineering agenda in Kuala Lumpur. You will shape the technology strategy, oversee large-scale software initiatives, and drive excellence across projects and teams.

Responsibilities include implementing robust IT security, aligning with regulatory requirements, and fostering innovation while managing vendor relationships and department budgets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering; Master’s preferred.
• 10+ years in software development with 5+ years in leadership.
• Proven track record managing large, complex software projects.
• Experience with Agile and Scrum methodologies.
• Talent management including hiring, coaching and performance reviews.
• Certifications in CISSP, CGEIT, PMP, Prince2, Scrum Master, COBIT, ITIL are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive software development and engineering strategy.
• Oversee development projects and engineering teams.
• Plan and manage department budget and resources.
• Develop and implement IT security strategies.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Promote innovation and adoption of best practices.
• Engage stakeholders to align with business objectives.
• Attract, hire, and develop software talent.
• Monitor project performance and coach teams.

Skills

Leadership

Agile/Scrum

Vendor management

Budget planning

Talent management

Stakeholder management

Software architecture

Quality assurance

IT strategy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

CISSP

CGEIT

PMP

Prince2

Scrum Master

COBIT

ITIL

Job description

Lead and drive the organization's software development and engineering strategy, ensuring the delivery of innovative, scalable, and high-quality technology solutions that support business growth and digital transformation. This role is responsible for overseeing development projects, managing engineering teams, fostering innovation, and collaborating with stakeholders across the organization to achieve strategic objectives.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic plans for the development and engineering department to meet the company’s long-term objectives.
• Develop and implement comprehensive IT security strategies to protect organisational application, data and software.
• Coordinate with IT leaders to deliver efficient build services and ensure user satisfaction.
• Manage vendor relationships and contractual agreements for development and engineering. Collaboration with other department to oversee the creation and implementation of operational policies, best practices, and procedures.
• Ensure all IT operations align with legal, regulatory, and compliance requirements.
• Manage the software development lifecycle from planning, execution, to deployment and maintenance.
• Ensure the alignment of software engineering practices with industry standards and the company’s policy.
• Promote innovation in the development of new software products and improvements to existing ones.
• Person in charge on development and engineering project
• Plan and oversee the department’s budget, ensuring optimal allocation of resources.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with software development.
• Implement quality assurance practices to ensure the development of high-quality products.
• Drive technical excellence and the adoption of best practices within the team.
• Attract, hire, and develop top software talent.
• Evaluate team performance, providing feedback and coaching to ensure high performance Engage with internal and external stakeholders to ensure project requirements and company objectives are met

Requirement

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, a Master’s degree is preferred
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in software development, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
• Proven track record of managing large, complex software development and IT engineering projects successfully
• Experience with Agile and Scrum methodologies and other project management approaches
• Prior experience in talent management, including hiring, coaching, and performance evaluation
• Certified in IT management, governance or related discipline such as CISSP, CGEIT, PMP, Prince 2, Scrum Master, COBIT, ITIL will be advantages