Head of Department Integration & Middleware Solutions

Idealseed Resources Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A public listed technology company is seeking a Head of Department for Integration & Middleware Solutions to lead a team of 25-30 professionals. The ideal candidate will have 12-15 years of IT experience, including 5 years in a leadership role. Responsibilities include business development, technical advisory, and overseeing project quality. This role offers competitive compensation, career growth, and exposure to enterprise clients across various industries.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Career growth and leadership visibility

Exposure to enterprise clients

Qualifications

• Minimum 12-15 years of IT experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Strong expertise in enterprise integration platforms.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of 25-30 solution architects and engineers.
• Partner with sales team to identify business opportunities.
• Provide expert-level guidance on enterprise integration technologies.

Skills

Business development

Client advisory

Team leadership

Project management

Enterprise integration platforms

Education

Bachelors or Masters in Computer Science, IT, Engineering

Tools

MuleSoft

TIBCO

Oracle Integration

WSO2

IBM WebSphere

Boomi

Job description

Job Title: Head of Department Integration & Middleware Solutions

Location: KL Gateway, Kuala Lumpur

Employment Type: Permanent

Company: [Public Listed Company]

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Head of Department (HOD) to lead our Integration & Middleware Solutions division. This role will oversee a team of 25-30 technical professionals delivering enterprise solutions in platforms such as MuleSoft, TIBCO, Oracle Integration, WSO2, Boomi or IBM WebSphere. The HOD will play a dual role driving business development growth while also providing technical advisory, solution design, and IT budgeting support to clients.

This is a key leadership role in a public listed technology company, offering strong career progression and visibility.

Responsibilities

• Leadership & Management
  • Lead, mentor, and manage a team of 25-30 solution architects, engineers, and consultants.
  • Set performance goals, build capability, and foster a culture of innovation and accountability.
  • Drive resource planning, training, and career development of the technical team.
• Business Development & Client Engagement
  • Partner with the sales team to identify and pursue business opportunities.
  • Engage with C-level stakeholders to understand business needs and propose suitable integration solutions.
  • Deliver solution presentations, technical proposals, and proof-of-concepts to clients.
• Technical Advisory & Solutioning
  • Provide expert-level guidance on enterprise integration and middleware technologies (MuleSoft, TIBCO, Oracle, WSO2, IBM WebSphere or Boomi).
  • Lead solution architecture discussions, design integration roadmaps, and oversee implementation quality.
  • Advise clients on IT strategies, digital transformation, and system integration best practices.
• IT Budgeting & Governance
  • Collaborate with clients on IT budgeting, cost optimization, and technology roadmaps.
  • Ensure project profitability, resource utilization, and compliance with industry standards.
• Strategic Contribution
  • Align departmental strategies with company's overall business goals.
  • Drive innovation and adoption of emerging integration technologies.
  • Report to senior management on department performance, business pipeline, and technical capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 12-15 years of IT experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership or HOD role.
• Strong expertise in enterprise integration platforms (MuleSoft, TIBCO, Oracle Integration, WSO2, IBM WebSphere or Boomi).
• Proven track record in business development, client advisory, and solution selling.
• Solid experience in team leadership, project management, and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong knowledge of IT budgeting, cost control, and technology governance.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to lead a high-performing team in a public listed technology company.
• Exposure to enterprise clients across diverse industries.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Career growth and leadership visibility at group level.