Lead Software Engineer (Java Microservices, BSS/CPQ)

Singtel Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Singtel Group in Kuala Lumpur is looking for a Lead Software Engineer specializing in Java Microservices to drive scalable, high-quality solutions across the NewCore platform. The role involves designing technical solutions in BSS domains like CRM, Order Management, and CPQ.

The ideal candidate will have 6 to 10 years of experience in enterprise system development along with proficiency in programming languages like Java and knowledge of microservices architecture. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 6 to 10 years of experience in enterprise system development, preferably in BSS/OSS environments.
• Hands-on experience with microservices architecture and REST APIs.
• Strong communication skills and leadership mindset.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end technical solutions across front-end and back-end systems.
• Lead solution design across BSS domains including CRM and Billing integration.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship and guidance to engineering teams.

Skills

Java

Microservices Architecture

REST APIs

Distributed Systems

Oracle

MySQL

PostgreSQL

Linux

Git

Kafka

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field

Tools

zSmart BSS

zSmart CPQ

Kubernetes

Job description

Lead Software Engineer (Java Microservices, BSS/CPQ)

Plays a critical role in designing and delivering scalable, high-quality solutions across Singtel’s NewCore platform. This role combines strong technical leadership with hands‑on development across BSS domains such as CRM, Product Catalogue, Order Management and CPQ.

Make an Impact by:

• Design end-to-end technical solutions across front-end and back-end systems aligned to business and architecture requirements
• Lead and drive solution design across BSS domains including CRM, CPQ, Order Management and Billing integration
• Own the development of scalable microservices architectures and reusable system components
• Develop and maintain APIs, services and integration layers across distributed systems
• Drive implementation of product modelling, pricing configuration and order orchestration flows
• Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards including performance, scalability and security
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship and guidance to engineering teams while remaining hands‑on in development

Skills for Success:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field
• 6 to 10 years of experience in enterprise system development, preferably in BSS/OSS environments
• Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Go, Python or TypeScript
• Solid experience in microservices architecture, REST APIs and distributed systems
• Strong knowledge of relational databases such as Oracle, MySQL or PostgreSQL
• Experience with Linux environments and version control tools such as Git
• Hands‑on experience with zSmart BSS, zSmart CPQ or similar platforms is highly preferred
• Experience in event‑driven architecture such as Kafka or messaging systems
• Strong communication skills, leadership mindset and ability to work in a fast‑paced environment

Good to Have:

• Exposure to AI‑driven pricing or recommendation engines
• Knowledge of TM Forum standards
• Experience with cloud platforms and Kubernetes