Head of Software Development

Michael Page; Kuala Selangor; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent organization in Transport & Distribution is seeking a Software Lead to manage and mentor the development team. This role involves implementing agile practices, overseeing modernization to cloud technologies, and ensuring compliance with IT policies. With over 12 years of experience in software development and strong leadership skills, the ideal candidate will play a crucial role in driving innovation and operational excellence. Competitive salary packages and career growth opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary packages

Opportunities for career growth

Leadership opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in software development over 12+ years and 3+ years in leadership.
• Strong background in building and scaling software development teams.
• Expertise in cloud/microservices architectures and enterprise tech stacks.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor the development team to foster an innovative culture.
• Implement agile practices and ensure coding standards are followed.
• Oversee the migration to modern technologies and cloud platforms.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to prioritize and communicate progress.
• Monitor system quality and manage risks effectively.
• Control development budgets and optimize resource allocation.

Skills

Leadership in Software Development

Agile Methodologies

Communication Skills

Risk Management

Budget Management

Cloud Technologies

Team Building

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

.NET Core

Java

React

Job description

Software Lead / Head of Software

Innovation & Technology Focus

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Manage and mentor the development team, set objectives, and foster a collaborative, innovative culture.
• Process & Standards: Implement agile practices, coding standards, secure development, and CI/CD automation.
• Application Modernization: Oversee migration to modern technologies and cloud platforms.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work with business and product teams to define priorities and communicate progress.
• Governance & Risk: Monitor system quality, manage risks, and ensure compliance with IT policies.
• Budget Management: Control development budgets and optimize resource allocation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 12+ years in software development, including 3+ years in leadership.
• Strong experience in building and scaling teams.
• Expertise in agile methodologies, cloud/microservices, and enterprise tech stacks (.NET Core, Java, React).
• Familiarity with DevOps tools and CI/CD practices.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

The employer is a large organization in the Transport & Distribution industry, committed to leveraging technology to drive operational excellence. The company is known for its focus on innovation and delivering high-quality services.

Benefits

• Competitive salary packages
• Opportunity to work in a large organization within the Transport & Distribution industry.
• Permanent role with potential for career growth.
• Leadership opportunity