Head of Engineering | Payment Gateway Company

J RECRUIT FIRM; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A payment gateway company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Head of Engineering to lead its engineering team and manage the technical strategy for product development. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of software engineering experience with a strong background in payments or fintech and exceptional leadership skills. Responsibilities include overseeing project management, ensuring product quality, and staying updated on industry trends. The role offers a competitive salary range of RM 15,000 - RM 30,000.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in software engineering, with 5+ years in a leadership role, preferably in payments or fintech.
• Deep understanding of development methodologies and architecture; proficiency in modern languages and frameworks.
• Exceptional ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the technical strategy and architecture.
• Recruit, mentor, and lead an engineering team.
• Oversee timelines, deliverables, and resources for project completion.
• Work with stakeholders to define requirements for payment solutions.
• Implement rigorous testing practices.
• Stay updated on industry trends and integrate new technologies.
• Develop and manage the engineering budget efficiently.
• Act as a liaison between the engineering team and executive leadership.

Skills

Technical Leadership

Team Building

Project Management

Product Development

Quality Assurance

Technology Innovation

Budget Management

Stakeholder Communication

Problem-Solving

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Head of Engineering | Payment Gateway Company

The company was founded in 2015, registered with Bank Negara Malaysia as a Merchant Acquiring Services provider and Mastercard International as a Payment Facilitator for the Asia Pacific region.

• Salary Range : RM 15,000 - RM 30,000
• Traveling required: Local and International

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership: Define and drive the technical strategy and architecture, ensuring scalability, security, and reliability.
• Team Building and Management: Recruit, mentor, and lead an engineering team, promoting innovation and collaboration.
• Project Management: Oversee timelines, deliverables, and resources to ensure on-time, within-budget project completion.
• Product Development: Work with various stakeholders to define requirements and deliver payment solutions.
• Quality Assurance: Implement rigorous testing practices to maintain high product quality.
• Technology Innovation: Stay updated on industry trends and integrate new technologies as appropriate.
• Budget Management: Develop and manage the engineering budget efficiently.
• Stakeholder Communication: Act as a liaison between the engineering team and executive leadership, providing updates on project status and challenges.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: 10+ years in software engineering, with 5+ years in a leadership role, preferably in payments or fintech.
• Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of development methodologies, architecture, and infrastructure; proficiency in modern languages and frameworks.
• Leadership Skills: Proven ability to build and lead high-performing teams, with strong mentorship skills.
• Project Management: Excellent skills in managing complex projects within budget and timelines.
• Communication: Exceptional ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and innovative problem-solving abilities.
• Adaptability: Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

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