Principal / Lead Java Engineer (Subject Matter Expert)

Principal / Lead Java Engineer (Subject Matter Expert)

About the job

As a Principal / Lead Java Engineer (Subject Matter Expert), you will work in a highly specialized Core Engineering squad of 4 that supports cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure, and reliable software. You will tackle the most complex and challenging problems, moving from team to team.

Responsibilities

• Identify and prioritize problems that have the biggest business impact.
• Design and develop high-quality, secure, and scalable software solutions using Java.
• Continuously improve software development processes and tools.
• Lead technical initiatives and mentor junior engineers.

Team & Culture

• As a Java subject matter expert, you will set the engineering standards and keep those around you accountable (MAANG standards).
• Reporting to a Head of Engineering who is highly technical and has worked for US Unicorn startups.
• Liaise with commercial directors and, with little direction, prioritize and solve the problems others can't.
• This is a well-paid job with high expectations; it can be hard and stressful at times (firefighting, etc.).

Must Have

• 5+ years of experience in Java (T-Shaped engineer with depth of experience in Java).
• Experience working for local Unicorns, US, EU scale-ups, or VC-backed startups (Not MNC/Not Bank).

Nice to have

• Data: Python / Hadoop / Spark (or ML).
• Strong communication and influencing skills at the director level.

Levels

• Individual Contributor (IC) role - would suit someone who wishes to pursue a senior IC career path.
• Salary is comparable to Europe (Top 5% earner in Malaysia) but with a lower cost of living.
• You will have 6-15+ years of experience in a Senior/Lead/Principal Engineer role(s).

Location

• You must live in KL - Office based, 5 days a week.
• Happy to relocate Malaysians from Singapore/HK, etc.

*Your CV should clearly articulate your projects, achievements, and business impact (quantify results where possible). You need to have a GitHub account and be active - maybe contribute to open source projects, etc.

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