Lead Software Engineer

Snappymob; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Innovative Projects

Accessible Location

Career Growth

Flexible Work Options

Competitive Salary

Job summary

A boutique technical consultancy in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an experienced engineer to lead coding initiatives and architectural design of scalable systems. The ideal candidate will have strong programming skills, expertise in APIs, and a solid grasp of CI/CD processes. This engagement offers career growth through exciting projects, mentorship, and flexible working arrangements. Applicants should be driven by challenges and passion for coding excellence.

Qualifications

• Strong coding proficiency in modern programming languages and frameworks.
• Expertise in scalable architectures and distributed computing.
• Deep understanding of database technologies including SQL and NoSQL.
• Strong knowledge of API development and security best practices.
• Experience with CI/CD processes and cloud infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead active coding, debugging, and technical problem-solving.
• Architect and implement scalable, high-performance systems.
• Optimize code for efficiency and maintainability.
• Conduct code reviews and enforce coding standards.
• Solve technical challenges related to architecture and performance.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines and deployment strategies.
• Develop robust APIs and scalable backend services.
• Ensure high-quality test coverage.
• Guide engineers through technical challenges.

Skills

Strong coding proficiency in modern programming languages and frameworks

Expertise in scalable architectures, system design, and distributed computing

Deep understanding of database technologies (SQL, NoSQL)

Strong knowledge of API development

Hands-on experience with DevOps practices

Ability to analyze and debug performance bottlenecks

Passion for automation, efficiency, and writing clean code

Strong problem-solving mindset

Job description

Snappymob is a boutique technical consultancy specializing in fintech and financial services in Malaysia and APAC. We craft cutting-edge web and mobile solutions that push boundaries, tackling the impossible challenges that others won't even attempt.

Our vibrant team of 100+ innovators from 18 nationalities brings together world-class engineers, QA specialists, and designers. We're obsessed with our craft, thrive on continuous learning, and collaborate to turn ambitious ideas into reality.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead by example through active coding, debugging, and technical problem-solving.
• Architect, design, and implement scalable, high-performance systems.
• Optimize code for efficiency, maintainability, and performance.
• Conduct in-depth code reviews and enforce coding standards.
• Solve complex technical challenges related to system architecture, performance tuning, and security.
• Implement and refine CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, and deployment strategies.
• Develop robust APIs, database schemas, and scalable backend services.
• Ensure high-quality test coverage with unit, integration, and end-to-end testing.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and drive their adoption when relevant.
• Guide and mentor engineers through technical challenges and best practices.

What Would You Need?

• Strong coding proficiency in modern programming languages and frameworks.
• Expertise in scalable architectures, system design, and distributed computing.
• Deep understanding of database technologies (SQL, NoSQL) and data structures.
• Strong knowledge of API development, security best practices, and performance tuning.
• Hands-on experience with DevOps practices, including CI/CD and cloud infrastructure.
• Ability to analyze and debug performance bottlenecks in production systems.
• Passion for automation, efficiency, and writing clean, maintainable code.
• Strong problem-solving mindset with a focus on technical excellence.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Projects: Contribute to exciting, cutting-edge projects that challenge and enhance your skills.
• Accessible Location: Conveniently located near the LRT for easy commuting.
• Career Growth: Thrive with mentorship, skill-enhancing workshops, and continuous learning opportunities.
• Flexible Work Options: Hybrid working arrangement & flexible working hours.
• Competitive Salary:Reflecting your expertise, contributions, and industry standards.