Payments Engineering Leader | Build Scalable Fintech

J RECRUIT FIRM; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A payment gateway company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Head of Engineering to lead its engineering team and manage the technical strategy for product development. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of software engineering experience with a strong background in payments or fintech and exceptional leadership skills. Responsibilities include overseeing project management, ensuring product quality, and staying updated on industry trends. The role offers a competitive salary range of RM 15,000 - RM 30,000.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in software engineering, with 5+ years in a leadership role, preferably in payments or fintech.
• Deep understanding of development methodologies and architecture; proficiency in modern languages and frameworks.
• Exceptional ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the technical strategy and architecture.
• Recruit, mentor, and lead an engineering team.
• Oversee timelines, deliverables, and resources for project completion.
• Work with stakeholders to define requirements for payment solutions.
• Implement rigorous testing practices.
• Stay updated on industry trends and integrate new technologies.
• Develop and manage the engineering budget efficiently.
• Act as a liaison between the engineering team and executive leadership.

Skills

Technical Leadership

Team Building

Project Management

Product Development

Quality Assurance

Technology Innovation

Budget Management

Stakeholder Communication

Problem-Solving

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Job description

A payment gateway company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Head of Engineering to lead its engineering team and manage the technical strategy for product development. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of software engineering experience with a strong background in payments or fintech and exceptional leadership skills. Responsibilities include overseeing project management, ensuring product quality, and staying updated on industry trends. The role offers a competitive salary range of RM 15,000 - RM 30,000.