Lead Software Enginee

FINEXUS SDN BHD; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Malaysia is seeking a Software Engineer Lead to drive the modernization of software development processes. You will lead a team of engineers, implement CI/CD pipelines, and champion DevOps practices. The ideal candidate should have over 7 years of software development experience, with notable leadership skills and familiarity with modern tools such as Jenkins and Docker. This position offers competitive benefits and a creative work environment.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Health & life insurance

Outpatient cashless allowance

Gym and wellness classes

Shuttle services

Long-service awards up to RM 20k

Qualifications

• 7+ years of software development experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience in implementing CI/CD pipelines and adopting DevOps practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the transition from legacy software processes to modern CI/CD pipelines.
• Design and implement scalable CI/CD pipelines for development.
• Guide the team in designing, documenting, and implementing high-quality RESTful APIs.
• Collaborate with Platform Leads and communicate progress.
• Mentor and manage a team of engineers.

Skills

Leadership

CI/CD implementation

DevOps practices

API Development

Team Development

Education

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

Tools

Jenkins

GitLab CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Ansible

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Job description

Software Engineer Lead in the Payment Network and BNM Solutions team will spearhead the next generation of products and technologies. In this role, you will lead a team of software engineers to transition existing applications and development processes into a modern CI/CD pipeline and DevOps practices, driving technical transformation, mentoring engineers, and collaborating with cross‑functional stakeholders to ensure seamless integration and adoption of modern tools and methodologies.

Key Responsibilities

1. Leadership in Development Process Modernization – lead the transition from legacy software development processes to modern CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices, define the strategic roadmap for adopting DevOps tools, processes, and automation, and collaborate with stakeholders to identify gaps and recommend improvements.
2. CI/CD and DevOps Implementation – design and implement scalable, automated CI/CD pipelines for development and deployment; introduce modern tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or CircleCI; and ensure effective monitoring, logging, and alerting systems for operational reliability.
3. API Development – guide the team in designing, documenting, and implementing high‑quality RESTful APIs that adhere to the OpenAPI standard, ensuring industry best practices.
4. Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement – collaborate closely with Platform Leads, communicate progress and challenges to Product Head or managers, and champion a culture of automation, collaboration, and continuous delivery.
5. Team Development and Mentorship – build, mentor, and manage a team of engineers, foster a culture of collaboration and learning, and empower the team to adopt and excel in DevOps practices.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related fields.
• 7+ years of software development experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience implementing CI/CD pipelines and adopting DevOps practices in complex environments.
• Strong expertise in tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, and Ansible.
• Hands‑on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and infrastructure automation.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, and the ELK Stack.
• Strong understanding of security best practices in DevOps environments.
• Familiarity with RESTful API development and OpenAPI standards.
• Background in database modernization or data pipeline automation.

Company Overview

Finexus Group is a diversified technology company that has powered the cards & banking industry in Malaysia since 2000. We maintain 80+ clients across ASEAN, employ over 500 full‑time staff, and operate offices in Malaysia (Finexus Campus, Cyberjaya, City Center, Penang) and Jakarta, Indonesia. We offer Capital Lending Services, Data Processor Services, FinTech Services, Regulatory Solutions, and a comprehensive fintech platform via MyXaaS (Innovation Platform) for startups, merchants, and institutions.

Company Culture & Benefits

• Culture of creativity, technical competence, and continuous improvement.
• Training, upskilling, and growth opportunities.
• Annual bonus, health & life insurance (incl. family), outpatient cashless allowance, gym and wellness classes, shuttle services, and long‑service awards up to RM 20k.