Senior Executive, Enterprise Application Platforms & Automation

AirAsia Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental

Medical

Staff discount for Flights

Job summary

AirAsia Group is seeking an Enterprise Applications & Automation Lead to own and drive the platform strategy across ITSM, asset management, monitoring, observability and automation in Kuala Lumpur. You will lead a team of application specialists, guide architecture, and oversee end-to-end delivery from requirements to deployment and handover.

The role requires 6–8+ years in enterprise applications, with 3+ years in technical leadership, and strong experience in ITSM, APIs, and automation.

Qualifications

• 6–8+ years in enterprise applications and IT platforms.
• 3+ years in technical leadership or team management.
• Experience implementing and managing enterprise application platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical direction for enterprise platforms in ITSM, asset management, monitoring, observability and automation.
• Coach and develop a team of application/platform specialists.
• Oversee end-to-end platform implementation from requirements to handover.
• Build integrations between enterprise apps using APIs and middleware.
• Identify automation opportunities and develop scalable automation solutions.
• Perform structured troubleshooting and root-cause analysis across applications and infra.

Skills

Technical leadership

Enterprise platforms

ITSM knowledge

API integration

Automation scripting

Tools

Jira/JSM

ManageEngine AssetExplorer

Grafana

Checkmk

Job description

As an Enterprise Application Platforms & Automation Lead, you will provide technical leadership and ownership of enterprise platforms across ITSM, asset management, monitoring, observability and automation. You will lead a team of application specialists while driving platform implementation, integration, automation, solution design and complex technical troubleshooting. Working across technology and business teams, you will design scalable solutions, resolve technical challenges and drive continuous improvement. The role is platform-agnostic, with experience in Jira, ManageEngine, Grafana, Checkmk or equivalent platforms being advantageous.

WHAT YOU’LL CHAMPION:

• Own and drive the overall technical direction of enterprise application platforms covering ITSM, workflow, asset management/CMDB, monitoring, observability and automation.
• Lead and develop a team of application/platform specialists, providing technical guidance, coaching, solution reviews and escalation support for complex issues.
• Drive end-to-end platform implementation and transformation, from requirements gathering and solution design through configuration, integration, testing, deployment and operational handover.
• Build and enable integrations between enterprise applications using APIs, webhooks, middleware and other integration technologies to create a connected and efficient application ecosystem.
• Champion automation and operational efficiency by identifying manual and repetitive processes and developing sustainable automation solutions using scripting and automation technologies.
• Solve complex technical problems by conducting structured troubleshooting and root-cause analysis across applications, integrations, APIs, databases and underlying infrastructure.
• Design practical and scalable solutions by translating business and operational requirements into technical solutions that are secure, supportable and aligned with enterprise architecture.
• Drive continuous improvement and platform optimisation, including performance, reliability, usability, governance, standardisation and reduction of operational dependencies.
• Establish platform governance and technical standards, ensuring appropriate documentation, change management, security controls, lifecycle management and knowledge sharing.
• Partner with technology and business stakeholders to identify opportunities, evaluate new technologies and deliver solutions that improve service quality, operational resilience and employee experience.

WHO YOU ARE:

• 6–8+ years of experience in enterprise applications, technology platforms, IT operations, ITSM, application support or a related technology environment, with proven experience taking ownership of business-critical platforms.
• 3+ years of experience in technical leadership, including leading, mentoring or managing application/platform engineers or administrators.
• Proven experience in implementing and managing enterprise application platforms, including requirements gathering, solution design, configuration, testing, deployment, integration and ongoing optimisation.
• Strong experience in one or more of the following areas: ITSM/service management, workflow platforms, asset management/CMDB, monitoring, observability, application management or enterprise automation.
• Strong understanding of system integration and API technologies, including REST APIs, webhooks, authentication, JSON/data exchange and integration troubleshooting.
• Practical experience in automation and scripting, with proficiency in at least one scripting/programming language such as Python, PowerShell, Bash or Google Apps Script, and the ability to develop, modify and troubleshoot automation solutions.
• Working knowledge of Linux/Red Hat or equivalent operating environments, with sufficient technical depth to troubleshoot application, integration and infrastructure-related issues.
• Strong experience in technical troubleshooting, incident/problem management and root-cause analysis, particularly for issues involving multiple applications, integrations or infrastructure components.
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement solutions to complex business and operational problems, with a mindset focused on automation, scalability, reliability and continuous improvement.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to lead technical discussions, work with vendors and cross-functional teams, and translate complex technical matters into clear recommendations for stakeholders.

Preferred / Advantageous Experience:

• Experience with enterprise platforms such as Jira / Jira Service Management, ManageEngine / AssetExplorer, Grafana, Checkmk, or equivalent technologies.
• Experience with cloud platforms, databases, DevOps/CI-CD, Ansible or other enterprise automation technologies.
• ITIL certification or equivalent experience in IT service management.

AirAsia SEA Sdn Bhd (Formerly known as AirAsia Global Shared Services Sdn Bhd) (1045172-A) is a subsidiary company of AirAsia Berhad.

Was incorporated on 7 May 2013. We are a global shared services provider enabling our clients with finance and accounting services, people department support, analytics, data management, credit & collections and strategic procurement.

We aim to continuously improve processes and explore new ways to increase our clients' profitability. We return our clients the most valuable commodity being TIME. Our clients can now spend more time on making money and less time on accounting for it.

To ensure our customers succeed, exceeding their expectations, AGSS will work hand in glove with the customer on new processes and systems, introduce new performance enhancing techniques and skills that will solve and move the dial together to achieve the desired operational excellence.

Companies are assured that they can then deliver excellent quality of services and enhanced customer satisfaction through elimination of redundant activities while working in an environment of continuous improvement.

Perks and benefits Dental Medical Staff discount for Flights and many more

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