Senior Tools Engineer

Skillsearch; Putrajaya; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A major game studio is seeking a Senior Tools Engineer in Malaysia to design, build, and maintain tools that enhance Developer and QA team productivity. The successful candidate will have 5–8 years of experience in software engineering, proficient in C# or Java, as well as SQL. This role offers the opportunity to mentor junior staff and improve workflows across multiple titles, impacting development efficiency significantly.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of software engineering experience.
• Strong experience with SQL for database maintenance and reporting.
• Comfortable working in Windows OS and network environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain tooling solutions for Developer and QA productivity.
• Collaborate with product owners to create technical solutions.
• Mentor junior engineers and improve QA workflows.

Skills

C#

Java

SQL

Front-end web development

Back-end web development

Problem-solving skills

Agile/Scrum

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Job description

Are you an experienced tools engineer who loves building scalable systems that empower developers and QA teams to work faster, smarter, and more efficiently?

This is an exciting opportunity to take a lead role in creating high-impact tools that support multiple game teams across a major global studio group. If you thrive on solving complex workflow challenges, driving cross-team initiatives, and mentoring others, this role offers the chance to make a meaningful, long-term impact on development productivity

The role...

You’ll design, build, and maintain tools that streamline workflows and improve the efficiency of Developer and QA teams across several titles. Collaborating closely with product owners and stakeholders, you’ll shape tooling strategy, deliver robust solutions, and ensure the systems you create support clear data reporting and cross-project visibility. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys identifying bottlenecks, proposing technical improvements, and delivering tools that scale across teams and locations.

What you'll be doing:

• Design, develop, and maintain tooling solutions to enhance Developer and QA productivity.
• Work with product owners to understand needs and translate them into actionable technical solutions.
• Demo prototypes and in-progress tools to stakeholders, iterating based on feedback.
• Ensure tools support reliable reporting across availability, utilisation, and QA metrics.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices across QA engineering workflows.
• Shadow QA teams to identify process issues and propose technical improvements.
• Act as a central point of contact for tool status updates across multiple titles and locations.

What we're looking for:

• 5–8 years of professional experience in software engineering using C# or Java.
• Strong experience working with SQL or relational databases for querying, reporting, and maintenance.
• Proficiency in both front-end and back-end web development.
• Strong understanding of computers, Windows OS, and networked environments.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills and high initiative.
• Comfortable working autonomously and managing multiple priorities.
• Experience working within Agile or Scrum environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Passion for improving developer workflows and supporting great player experiences.

If you’re a senior tools engineer eager to build meaningful internal solutions that support game teams at scale, this role could be the perfect next step in your career.Apply now, or contact Alfie Brear - [e-mail]