Head of IT

Gfin Solutions; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a senior executive to lead technology vision and manage a high-performing engineering team. The ideal candidate has over 5 years in technology leadership, experience with full-stack architectures, and strong communication skills. This role requires proficiency in modern engineering practices and the ability to drive product innovation through technology alignment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in progressive technology leadership roles.
• At least 3 years in a senior executive position.
• Experience managing distributed and multicultural engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute technology vision aligned with product innovation.
• Lead adoption of emerging technologies to maintain competitive advantage.
• Build and manage a high-performing engineering team.

Skills

Technology leadership

Engineering team management

Software development

Stakeholder management

Agile methodologies

Tools

ReactJS

NodeJS

AWS

Docker

MySQL

PHP

Python

Job description

Develop and execute technology vision aligned with product innovation and company growth.

Collaborate closely with the CPO and other business leaders to translate product roadmaps into scalable technology solutions.

Lead adoption of emerging technologies to maintain competitive advantage (e.g., AI-assisted design, automation, platform interoperability).

Build and manage a high-performing engineering team with a strong cultural fit, based in Indonesia, Malaysia and globally.

Transition from IC-based structure to a balanced in-house model where appropriate.

Foster an engineering culture that balances delivery speed with quality and technical excellence.

3. Infrastructure & Technical Operations

Oversee infrastructure design for availability, security, and cost-effectiveness (e.g., cloud orchestration, system observability, zero-trust frameworks).

Ensure operational performance across uptime, latency, and scalability metrics.

Maintain business continuity and data protection compliance across jurisdictions.

4. Product & Agile Delivery Integration

Align engineering sprints and releases with product development cycles.

Ensure the development of modular, testable, and maintainable codebases across front-end, back-end, and DevOps pipelines.

Champion agile principles and iterative delivery.

Lead IT budgeting processes, cost optimisation, and procurement decisions.

Evaluate and manage vendor and platform partnerships to support business operations.

Ensure alignment of tools and services with operational and financial goals.

The Person:

Minimum 5 years in progressive technology leadership roles, including at least 3 years in a senior executive position.

Proven experience managing distributed and multicultural engineering teams.

Strong familiarity with full-stack architectures, cloud platforms, and modern engineering practices (e.g., CI/CD, microservices, containerisation).

Technical Expertise:

Strong background in software development, system architecture, and infrastructure management.

Demonstrated hands‑on experience in coding, debugging, and addressing complex technical challenges using the following tech stack:

Front-End: ReactJS and NextJS for building responsive, high-performance user interfaces.

Back-End: NodeJS and NestJS for developing scalable APIs and server‑side applications.

Cloud Infrastructure: AWS for managing cloud services, scalability, and deployment.

Containerization: Docker for streamlining development, testing, and deployment workflows.

Database Management: MySQL for reliable data storage and management.

Additional Back-End Technologies: PHP for legacy systems and Python for AI and data‑driven components.

Proficiency with agile methodologies and modern development practices.

Experience with cloud computing, cybersecurity protocols, and data management best practices.

Keeps up with technological advancements; able to contribute hands‑on if required.

Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.

Based in Indonesia or Malaysia and able to engage effectively with both local and global teams.

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