Lead Software Engineer

Rotate Asia Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Lead Engineer to guide the development of core products. You will lead a small team, define technical direction, and mentor junior developers. The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of software engineering experience, with strong skills in Angular and Nest.js. This position offers the chance to solve complex problems in a growing company and work with a talented tech team.

Benefits

Work with cutting-edge technology

Opportunities for travel

Mentorship and professional development

Qualifications

• 10+ years in software engineering, with more than 2 years in a technical lead role.
• Strong proficiency in Angular and Nest.js.
• Proven experience in mentoring junior developers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and delivery of core products.
• Provide technical leadership to a small team.
• Mentor and coach junior developers to ensure their ongoing growth.

Skills

Angular

Nest.js

Mentoring

Agile methodologies

Communication

Tools

AWS

Databricks

Job description

Rotate is the go-to team in the cargo industry for commercial decision‑making tools and solutions. We help airlines turn data into action and improve their day‑to‑day commercial decision‑making.

What You Will Be Doing

We are looking for a Lead Engineer to join our team and lead the development of one or two of our core products. As a Lead Engineer, you will be responsible for defining the technical direction, making architectural decisions, and ensuring the delivery of high‑quality, scalable software solutions. You will work closely with product owners and engineers to create features that delight users and meet their needs effectively. Additionally, you will mentor and coach junior developers, helping them grow technically and professionally.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and delivery of one or two core products.
• Provide technical leadership to a small team, guiding them in best practices and architecture decisions.
• Mentor and coach junior developers to ensure their ongoing technical growth.
• Collaborate with the Product Owner to translate business needs into actionable technical tasks.
• Ensure the team’s development aligns with the company’s coding standards and best practices.
• Conduct code reviews to maintain code quality and foster a collaborative engineering culture.
• Drive the adoption of best practices in software engineering, including unit testing, CI/CD, and documentation.

What You Will Need

• 10+ years in software engineering, with > 2 years in a technical lead role.
• Strong proficiency in Angular and Nest.js.
• Proven experience in mentoring junior developers and helping them grow.
• Experience designing and building scalable, maintainable front‑end applications.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively across teams.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Comfortable working in an Agile environment.

Bonus Skills

• Experience with AWS.
• Experience with Databricks.

Why Work at Rotate?

We are a team that solves an endless list of complex problems in an exciting industry. Our products are critical to airlines’ commercial decision‑making and are built leveraging the latest technologies. We will tailor your development and career ambitions – ensuring you share in the success.

• Build things that matter. Solve complex problems in a critical industry.
• Partner with airlines to co‑develop data‑driven SaaS products with the latest technology stack.
• Drive efficiency and sustainability in global supply chains.
• Write your own story. Feel like an entrepreneur within a well‑funded company and established team.
• Help us build Rotate and share in our joint success.
• Partner with us to tailor your development and career ambition.
• Live unforgettable experiences. Get exposed to different cultures, go on unforgettable offsites, experience the highs and lows of start‑up life, and if you’re keen, travel the world and eat sushi in Tokyo.

Where Is the Position Located?

This role is based in our newly established office in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Our Malaysia office specializes in Software Engineering, Data Engineering, and Data Analysis. You will collaborate with talented tech colleagues.