Java Team Lead

Zchwantech; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in Kuala Lumpur is looking for a Java Team Lead to guide a team of developers. You will be responsible for leading the design and implementation of Java-based applications while ensuring high-quality solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Java development with at least 10 years of experience and proven leadership skills. This role involves mentoring team members, overseeing technical discussions, and collaborating with stakeholders to define project strategies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in Java development, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience leading technical design and architecture discussions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Java developers.
• Oversee design, development, and implementation of Java applications.
• Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Establish and enforce software development best practices.

Skills

Java (Spring, Spring Boot, Hibernate)

Microservices

RESTful APIs

Cloud platforms (preferably AWS)

Unix/Linux

Git

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Job description

As a Java Team Lead, you will oversee and guide a team of Java developers to deliver high-quality, scalable, and secure solutions. You will provide technical leadership, drive solution design and project delivery, and foster a collaborative and innovative environment. This role combines hands‑on development, architecture oversight, and team mentorship.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Java developers, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality solutions.
• Oversee design, development, and implementation of Java-based applications, including hands‑on coding, code reviews, and system optimization.
• Translate business requirements into scalable, maintainable, and high-quality technical solutions.
• Establish and enforce software development best practices, architecture standards, and coding guidelines.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and cross‑functional teams to define project scope, timelines, and technical strategy.
• Mentor team members, provide technical guidance, and facilitate knowledge‑sharing sessions to encourage innovation and skill development.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues while driving continuous improvement in system performance and reliability.
• Contribute to the organization’s technical roadmap by evaluating emerging technologies and recommending solutions.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Java development, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Strong hands‑on experience with Java (Spring, Spring Boot, Hibernate), microservices, RESTful APIs, scalable systems, cloud platforms (preferably AWS), Unix/Linux, and source control (Git).
• Proven experience leading technical design and architecture discussions with strong understanding of OOP, design patterns, and software architecture principles.
• Strong leadership, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills, with excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.