Lead ReactJS Developer

BAE Systems Digital Intelligence; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Annual bonus

Medical cover

Study leave

Health screening allowance

Maternity & paternity leave

Job summary

BAE Systems Digital Intelligence in Malaysia is seeking a Lead ReactJS Developer to join an agile team. You will translate complex requirements for UK-based stakeholders and architect scalable front-end solutions using ReactJS, Typescript and Material UI.

The role emphasizes hands-on delivery with mentoring and technical leadership. The ideal candidate has at least 8 years of relevant experience, a degree in CS/IT/engineering, strong English communication, and a passion for UI quality and modern

Qualifications

• Hands-on technical role with stakeholder management experience.
• Strong FE focus: ReactJS, Typescript and Material UI required.
• Knack for UI quality, visuals, layout and typography.
• Backend experience with Java or Python is a plus; 8+ years preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/engineering with CGPA 3.00+; strong English.

Responsibilities

• Act as a technical consultant to UK-based stakeholders and translate requirements.
• Design and implement responsive web interfaces using ReactJS and related tech.
• Write clean, modular code with unit tests and best practices.
• Mentor junior engineers through code reviews and development plans.
• Support high level estimation and sprint planning in Agile.
• Debug issues raised by clients and the test team for swift resolution.

Skills

ReactJS

Typescript

Material UI

Frontend development

3D rendering

Stakeholder management

Unit testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science / information technology / engineering

Tools

Java

Python

Job description

Location(s): [[mfield3]]

BAE Systems Digital Intelligence is home to 4,500 digital, cyber and intelligence experts. We work collaboratively across 10 countries to collect, connect and understand complex data, so that governments, nation states, armed forces and commercial businesses can unlock digital advantage in the most demanding environments.

Location(s): [[mfield3]]

BAE Systems Digital Intelligence is home to 4,500 digital, cyber and intelligence experts. We work collaboratively across 10 countries to collect, connect and understand complex data, so that governments, nation states, armed forces and commercial businesses can unlock digital advantage in the most demanding environments.

About The Team

BAE Systems Digital Intelligence is home to over 4,000 digital, cyber and intelligence experts. We work collaboratively across 10 countries to collect, connect and understand complex data, so that governments, nation states and commercial businesses can unlock digital advantage in the most demanding environments.

At our Malaysian Global Delivery Centre, we support our global business in the development of software products to support our customer mission covering product domains such as geospatial, cybersecurity and complex data analytics platforms.

We are looking for an enthusiastic candidate to work as a Lead ReactJS Developer as part of an agile development team.

Interview Process

Our interview process includes an in‑person deep dive into the projects and experiences listed on your CV. Please ensure your CV accurately reflects your hands‑on experience rather than rely on AI generated content. You will be expected to discuss the technical contributions listed in your CV in detail.

What You Will Be Doing

• Act as a technical consultant to UK‑based stakeholders, translating complex business requirements into scalable architecture while providing data‑driven insights on technical feasibility, risk, and timeline trade‑offs.
• Design and implement responsive web interfaces using ReactJS, Typescript, Material UI and other related technologies.
• Write clean, modular, and maintainable code with comprehensive unit tests, adhering to industry best practices and coding standards.
• Mentor junior engineers with effective code reviews and technical development plans.
• Support high level estimation and sprint planning following agile methodologies.
• Debug issues raised by clients and the test team to ensure swift resolution.

Role Requirements

• This is a hands‑on technical role with stakeholder management, looking for a candidate with recent technical rather than managerial focused experience.
• Strong development background in FE technologies such as ReactJS, Typescript and Material UI expected, including advanced applications such as 3D rendering.
• A keen eye for visual detail, layout, spacing, typography and overall UI quality.
• Experience with backend technologies such as Java or Python an advantage.
• Ideal candidate has at least 8 years of relevant work experience.
• Should possess at least a bachelor’s degree in computer science / information technology / engineering or equivalent with minimum CGPA 3.00.
• Strong English communication skills with ability to communicate confidently to international stakeholders.

What We Offer

• An exciting opportunity to be part of the development of new product lines presenting a high level of technical challenge. We will support you with access to online L&D platforms, senior mentors and the opportunity for external training aligned to your work.
• Work‑life balance is important; you’ll get 18 days holiday a year (increases to 21 after 5 years’ service).
• We support hybrid working and give flexibility for team leads to decide on the balance between remote and office‑based working.
• Our benefits package includes private family medical cover, maternity (4 months), paternity (2 weeks) & study leave.
• We provide an annual allowance that can be used for dental, optical or health screening purposes.
• You’ll be part of our annual bonus and share award scheme.
• You’ll have a dedicated line Manager to help you develop your career and guide you on your journey through BAE Systems Digital Intelligence.

Life at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence

We are embracing Hybrid Working. This means you and your colleagues may be working in different locations, such as from home, another BAE Systems office or client site, some or all of the time, and work might be going on at different times of the day.

By embracing technology, we can interact, collaborate and create together, even when we’re working remotely from one another. Hybrid Working allows for increased flexibility in when and where we work, helping us to balance our work and personal life more effectively, and enhance well‑being.

Diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of BAE Systems Digital Intelligence. We are proud to have an organisational culture where employees with varying perspectives, skills, life experiences and backgrounds – the best and brightest minds – can work together to achieve excellence and realise individual and organisational potential.