Lead Software Engineer (Python)

CFI Financial Group; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries and benefits

Work with industry professionals

Unlimited growth opportunities

Job summary

CFI Financial Group is hiring a Backend Technical Lead (Python) to drive feature development and product quality. You will define technical specs, oversee SDLC processes, and ensure scalable, secure architecture.

The role demands hands-on leadership with at least 4 years in Python and experience in microservices and containerized apps. Join a fast-growing, multinational company with competitive salaries and a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• BSc in Computer Science or related field.
• 4+ years of software development and coding in Python; PHP is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of software design and architecture.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with team members and stakeholders to develop features and products.
• Write technical specs including tech and workflow.
• Implement unit and integration tests; ensure quality and security.

Skills

Python

SOA

SQL

NoSQL

Docker

Kubernetes

Microservices

Websockets

Git

Jenkins

Terraform/Helm

Education

BSc in Computer Science

Tools

Git

Jenkins

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Helm

Job description

CFI Financial Group is an award-winning trading provider, possessing more than 25 years of experience with multiple offices around the world including London, Larnaca, Beirut, Amman, Dubai, Port Louis, and others.

CFI is hiring! Make your mark in the online trading industry.

Are you looking to pursue a career in finance? Do you want to work with a dynamic and growing team in the exciting world of online trading and investing? If you answered yes, then we have some amazing opportunities for you!

Job Description:

We are hiring a talented Backend Technical Lead (Python) professional to join our team

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with team members and stakeholders in developing features and new products.
• Develop solutions according to specified business requirements.
• Define and write up the technical spec, including the appropriate technology and workflow to coding standards.
• Demonstrate and present implementation to team leaders/heads/CTO.
• Implement Unit and Integration Tests.
• Ensure software meets all requirements of quality, security, modifiability, extensibility etc.
• Participate in code reviews, identifying anti‑patterns in the code and refactoring opportunities.
• Other duties as deemed necessary by their superior from time to time.
• Minimum of 4+ Years experience in software development and coding in Python. PHP will be considered an advantage.
• Excellent knowledge of software and application design and architecture.
• Minimum 1 year as Technical Lead experience.
• Technical mindset with great attention to detail.
• Understanding of software quality assurance principles.
• Experience with software development lifecycle (SDLC) processes.
• Experience with service-oriented architecture (SOA).
• Experience in SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Some experience in RabbitMQ or Kafka or other
• Experience in developing microservices and managing containerized applications.
• Some experience building websockets.
• Some level of experience with Kubernetes and IaC (Terraform,Helm).
• Be proficient in using version control and continuous integration, with tools such as Git and Jenkins.
• Understanding of web security standards and best practices.

Requirements:

• BSc in Computer Science or related field.
• Minimum of 4+ Years experience in software development and coding in Python. PHP will be considered an advantage.
• Excellent knowledge of software and application design and architecture.
• Minimum 1 year as Technical Lead experience.
• Technical mindset with great attention to detail.
• Understanding of software quality assurance principles.
• Experience with software development lifecycle (SDLC) processes.
• Experience with service-oriented architecture (SOA).
• Experience in SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Some experience in RabbitMQ or Kafka or other
• Experience in developing microservices and managing containerized applications.
• Some experience building websockets.
• Some level of experience with Kubernetes and IaC (Terraform,Helm).
• Be proficient in using version control and continuous integration, with tools such as Git and Jenkins.
• Understanding of web security standards and best practices.

• We’re a fast-growing, multinational company
• Competitive salaries and benefits
• Work and learn with industry professions
• Supportive and collaborative environment
• Unlimited opportunities for growth and development