Manager, Software Engineering (Engineering Manager)

Teleport; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative logistics company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an experienced Software Engineering Manager. You will lead distributed teams, ensuring quality in software processes while advocating for agile best practices. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of management experience, deep coding expertise in Java, and familiarity with Python. Join us to shape the future of air logistics!

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Diverse and inclusive team

Opportunity to innovate in logistics

Qualifications

• 10+ years management in Software Engineering.
• Proven experience in building and scaling distributed systems in eCommerce, logistics, or fintech.
• Deep hands-on coding experience in Java and familiarity with Python.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain distributed teams.
• Coach, manage, and grow team members.
• Define software solutions in collaboration with the Product team.

Skills

Leadership in Software Engineering

Management of Distributed Teams

Java (Spring Boot, Micronaut)

Python

Agile Methodologies

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Microservices

DevOps Tools

Job description

ABOUT US

At Teleport, we’re on an exciting mission to innovate in the traditional logistics industry. We want to enable everyone, from single merchants to the largest companies, to move eCommerce parcels in a cheap, fast, and reliable way.

We are committed to building innovative software solutions that drive our business forward while maintaining a strong focus on quality and efficiency. Our team thrives in a collaborative environment, leveraging cutting-edge technologies like microservices, serverless computing, and modern programming languages. As we grow, we're looking for passionate, dynamic leaders who can inspire their teams and shape the future of software engineering.

Ready to shape how the world sees Teleport? Keep reading!

Learn more about Teleport here: https://www.teleport.it/

Location: Gurgaon, India. You will have the flexibility to work remotely until the Tech Hub is fully set up.

A DAY IN A LIFE

You can expect your days to be pretty varied at Teleport. Multitasking is normal, and sometimes, your skills or natural talents will be leveraged to support other business priorities. That said, the bulk of your working hours should involve you having to:

• Building and maintaining distributed teams.
• Coaching, managing, and growing team members.
• Advocating for engineering best practices and an iterative agile approach.
• Ensuring quality in processes and products.
• Designing, implementing, and managing software development processes and tools.
• Collaborating with the Product team to define software solutions.
• Defining operational metrics and working with the Operations team to ensure smooth software performance in production.
• Promoting and maintaining CI/CD practices.
• Engaging with third-party vendors for development resources.
• Evolving the tech stack with modern technologies (e.g., microservices, serverless, node.js, python, angular, containers, NoSQL, dynamic caching).
• Recommending commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) solutions when appropriate.
• Identifying opportunities and risks related to innovation, competitive services, and technical challenges.
• Collaborating with business and technology leaders to align software engineering with business strategy.

Role Environment & Role Challenges

• Management of Software Engineers across multiple locations and time zones
• Management of blended teams made up of in-house and outsourced resources
• Management of multiple concurrent projects
• Management of development across multiple technology stacks
• Ensure that Teleport keeps up with technology evolution and surpasses its regional and industry peer

Qualifications / Experience

• 10+ years management in Software Engineering
• Proven experience in building and scaling distributed systems in eCommerce, logistics, or fintech.
• Deep hands-on coding experience in Java (Spring Boot, Micronaut) and familiarity with Python.
• Candidates must possess an Advanced/Higher/Graduate Diploma, Bachelor\'s Degree, Post Graduate Diploma or Professional Degree in Computer Science/Information Technology, Science & Technology or equivalent.

At Teleport, we’re all about creating a diverse and inclusive team where everyone feels valued. We believe that different perspectives make us stronger and help us do logistics better across Southeast Asia. We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate what makes each of us unique. If you’re passionate about making a difference, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply now and help us build the future of air logistics!