Principal Software Engineer

Business Edge Personnel Service; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EPF

SOCSO

Annual Leave

birthday leave

EIS

Job summary

Jora Malaysia is seeking a Project Lead, Software Development to spearhead design and build of a new payroll software system, leveraging AI tools to accelerate development and drive automation. The candidate should work independently, lead end-to-end delivery, and coordinate with departments and external vendors while maintaining existing systems.

The role focuses on architecture, data modeling, integration with HR/finance systems, and driving the project timeline to successful completion.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Software Developer with strong coding skills across the full development lifecycle.
• Hands-on experience building software from scratch, ideally including payroll, HRIS, or related systems.
• Comfortable using AI tools to build and ship software as a core part of the development workflow.
• Strong project management skills - able to independently plan, coordinate, and execute a project without a dedicated team.
• Strong IT background, including system integration and technical troubleshooting.
• Good analytical skills and a proactive, self-driven problem-solving mindset.
• Experience coordinating with vendors or cross-functional stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end design, development, and rollout of a new payroll software system, built from scratch.
• Use AI tools to build the payroll system - from code generation to testing and deployment - rather than developing entirely by hand.
• Use AI tools and frameworks to accelerate development and improve efficiency.
• Define system architecture, data models, and integration points with existing HR/finance systems.
• Own the project timeline, milestones, and deliverables, and communicate progress to stakeholders.
• Develop, enhance, and maintain internal software tools and systems.
• Troubleshoot technical issues, perform root-cause analysis, and implement sustainable fixes.
• Ensure system security, data accuracy, and compliance with internal policies.
• Work solo on core development, while coordinating with other departments and external vendors to ensure smooth data flow and integration.
• Explore and prototype AI-based solutions to support broader business needs.

Skills

Software Development Experience

Full development lifecycle

Payroll/HRIS domain

AI tools in development

Project management

System integration

Troubleshooting

Analytical mindset

Vendor coordination

Tools

AI tools

Job description

Jora Malaysia will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Proven experience as a Software Developer, with strong coding skills across the full development lifecycle

Hands-on experience building software from scratch, ideally including payroll, HRIS, or related systems

Comfortable using AI tools to build and ship software, not just as a coding assistant but as a core part of the development workflow

Strong project management skills - able to independently plan, coordinate, and execute a project without a dedicated team

Strong IT background, including system integration and technical troubleshooting

Good analytical skills and a proactive, self-driven problem-solving mindset

Experience coordinating with vendors or cross-functional stakeholders

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Software Developer, with strong coding skills across the full development lifecycle
• Hands-on experience building software from scratch, ideally including payroll, HRIS, or related systems
• Comfortable using AI tools to build and ship software, not just as a coding assistant but as a core part of the development workflow
• Strong project management skills - able to independently plan, coordinate, and execute a project without a dedicated team
• Strong IT background, including system integration and technical troubleshooting
• Good analytical skills and a proactive, self-driven problem-solving mindset
• Experience coordinating with vendors or cross-functional stakeholders

Responsibility

Overview

We are looking for a Project Lead, Software Development to spearhead the design and build of a new payroll software system, leveraging AI tools to accelerate development and drive automation. This role is for someone who can work independently, lead the project end-to-end, and coordinate across departments and external vendors - while also maintaining and improving our existing internal systems.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll System Build

• Lead the end-to-end design, development, and rollout of a new payroll software system, built from scratch
• Use AI tools to build the payroll system - from code generation to testing and deployment - rather than developing entirely by hand
• Use AI tools and frameworks (e.g., AI-assisted coding, workflow automation) to accelerate development and improve efficiency
• Define system architecture, data models, and integration points with existing HR/finance systems
• Own the project timeline, milestones, and deliverables, and communicate progress to stakeholders

Systems & Maintenance

• Develop, enhance, and maintain internal software tools and systems
• Troubleshoot technical issues, perform root-cause analysis, and implement sustainable fixes
• Ensure system security, data accuracy, and compliance with internal policies

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Work solo on core development, while coordinating closely with other departments and external vendors to ensure smooth data flow and integration
• Explore and prototype AI-based solutions to support broader business needs

Benefits

• EPF
• SOCSO
• Annual Leave
• birthday leave
• EIS