Head of Application Software Development

Shenma Credit Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital financial services provider in Malaysia is seeking a Head of Application Software Development. This leadership role involves shaping technology strategy, driving innovation, and leading high-performance teams in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of software development experience, including 5 years in leadership roles within financial technology. You will have the opportunity to architect the future of financial services in Malaysia while fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in software development with 5+ years leading teams.
• Experience with Loans Origination and Credit Scoring systems.
• Excellent communication skills and strategic thinking.

Responsibilities

• Define the software development roadmap aligned with business goals.
• Mentor and manage a diverse team of developers and engineers.
• Champion emerging tools and methodologies in development practices.
• Maintain high standards in software quality and security.
• Oversee development budgets and team resource needs.

Skills

Leadership Experience

Financial Technology Knowledge

Strategic Mindset

Innovation-Driven

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Cloud platforms (especially AliCloud)

Containerization

Security best practices

Job description

Head of Application Software Development

Join Our Team as Head of Application Software Development

About Shenma Credit

Shenma Credit is a leading digital financial services provider revolutionizing lending solutions in Malaysia. We specialize in delivering innovative, customer-centric financial products that make credit access simpler, faster, and more transparent through cutting-edge technology and data-driven solutions.

With our headquarters in Penang and corporate office in Kuala Lumpur, we combine fintech innovation with financial services expertise to empower Malaysian consumers through smart and accessible lending solutions.

This is more than just a leadership role – it's your chance to architect the technological backbone of Malaysia's financial future. As our Head of Application Software Development, you'll lead a talented team of developers and engineers while driving innovation that directly impacts thousands of customers' financial journeys.

Location Flexibility: Choose between our dynamic Penang Headquarters or our bustling Kuala Lumpur City Centre office – we'll work with your preferences and proximity.

What you will be doing (Key Responsibilities):

• Shape Technology Strategy: Work alongside senior leadership to define our software development roadmap, ensuring every line of code aligns with our ambitious business goals and cutting-edge technology strategies.
• Lead High-Performance Teams: Mentor and manage a diverse team of developers, engineers, and technical leads, fostering an environment where innovation thrives and careers flourish. You'll be instrumental in recruiting top talent and building Malaysia's premier fintech development team.
• Drive Innovation: Stay at the forefront of technology trends, championing the adoption of emerging tools and methodologies that keep us ahead of the competition. Lead the implementation of modern development practices, from cloud-native architectures to advanced security protocols.
• Ensure Excellence: Maintain the highest standards in software quality, scalability, and security while implementing robust monitoring and debugging strategies that ensure our applications perform flawlessly for our customers.
• Manage Strategic Resources: Oversee development budgets and infrastructure needs, ensuring your team has everything required to deliver exceptional results efficiently and effectively.

What do we need from you (Job Requirements):

• Leadership Experience: 10+ years in software development with 5+ years leading successful teams and projects. You have a proven track record of delivering results while building high-performance development teams.
• Financial Technology Knowledge: Experience with Loans Origination, Credit Scoring, High Purchase Loan systems, Loan Collection systems, and fully digital channels for product applications.
• Strategic Mindset: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering, combined with excellent communication skills, strategic thinking, and business acumen. You're innovation-driven with a passion for emerging technologies.
• Bonus Points: Experience with cloud platforms (especially AliCloud), containerization, security best practices, and data protection regulations.

Ready to Lead the Future?

This role offers the unique opportunity to combine your technical expertise with leadership vision in an industry that's reshaping how Malaysians access financial services. You'll be joining a company that values innovation, embraces digital transformation, and is committed to making a meaningful impact in the financial services landscape.

If you're ready to take your career to the next level while building the financial technology solutions of tomorrow, we want to hear from you.

SHENMA Credit Sdn Bhd (SHENMA) is a consumer durable products financing provider in Malaysia, for our community. SHENMA is posed to provide the local community credit to improve their basic lifestyle through affordable and versatile instalment plan. The driving force behind SHENMA business, is a group of people with vast experience in consumer durable products financing and financing technology, committed to deliver to our community the best alternative in products financing solution.

Being a customer experience centric business entity, your banking journey is set to be seamless, simplicity and easy access.

For more information, please visit www.shenmacredit.com.my.