Software Development Manager (Ipoh)

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• Lead, build, maintain, inspire, and develop multiple multidisciplinary software development teams.
• Deliver solutions according to the innovation roadmap with the team(s) and in collaboration with product and marketing managers.
• Ensure that all software quality issues related to development, integration, testing, and performance of applications are managed and act as a point of escalation in related fields.
• Initiate and implement effective software development methodologies and processes.
• Drive innovation on both technical and functional levels.
• Ensure software is developed according to standards and recommended designs.
• Participate in formulating the short- and long-term technical vision and direction of the company.
• Execute the technology strategy in specific areas or products to support the business and technology strategy.
• Cover a specific technical domain as the key responsibility.
• Engage with team members daily: managing attendance and absenteeism, conducting team meetings and communications, overseeing leave management, and approving expense claims.
• Manage performance: setting team objectives and reviews, conducting regular check-ins and feedback dialogues, holding formal performance discussions, handling PIP, and conducting salary reviews.
• Oversee learning and development: identifying learning needs and creating learning plans, conducting career aspiration dialogues, and supporting personal development.
• Manage talent acquisition: handling vacancy requests, participating in the recruitment process and decision-making on offers, and overseeing pre-boarding/on-boarding and exit processes.

This = what you bring:

Experience: Minimum of 10 years in .NET development.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in unit testing and performing code reviews.
• Solid understanding of clean code principles and SOLID design principles.
• Strong knowledge of SQL, with performance tuning experience being a plus.
• Experience with web service APIs such as REST and WCF/SOAP.
• Experience with Azure DevOps, including source control and CI/CD pipelines.

Methodologies: Familiarity with Scrum and Agile product development methodologies.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, in English.
• Proactive and able to work effectively in a remote environment.
• Ability to create and foster a team environment that encourages initiative, creativity, people development and achievement of goals.

This = what you get:

We work hard and play hard. We believe in the need to balance personal and professional commitments. Our new office will be located at Ipoh, expanding our team to other states. Leaders who are interested to be based in Ipoh, do apply!

• Maintain a good work-life balance with flexible working hours.
• Flexible benefits such as health screening, dental, optical allowance etc.
• Wellbeing allowance to improve your life quality.
• Insurance coverage.
• Enroll in physical/virtual training at your pace for continuous learning and career growth.
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning and company learning platform.
• Exposure to AGILE Software Development Methodology -SCRUM.
• Expose in software engineering that uses modern best practices.
• Challenging and impactful work that brings value to customers.
• Experience a multicultural working environment

How do your skills match this job?

Your application will include the following questions:

• How many years' experience do you have as a Software Development Manager?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Software Team Leader?
• Which of the following programming languages are you experienced in?
• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• Do you have experience working within a scrum agile team?
• What's your expected monthly basic salary?

Computer Software & Networking 101-1,000 employees

Who we are

If you’re here, you believe in making a difference and getting ahead in life. We want to provide you with the head start you need. Headquartered in the Netherlands, Exact is a market leader in financial and business software, serving the needs of small and medium enterprises globally. Established in 1996 in Kuala Lumpur, the Exact Asia Development Centre (ADC) delivers innovative software solutions as part of a leading multi-national organization.

Where we are

Strategically located in the heart of the city centre, we are home to approximately 300 creative minds from multicultural backgrounds, each one dedicated to delivering their best in technology. Our culture of working hard as well as having fun is testament to how much we value our employees. Easily accessible via public transport and road, Exact ADC is a stone’s throw from the iconic Twin Towers with other amenities nearby where you can relax and unwind at the end of the day.

Agile and SCRUM

We practice the SCRUM methodology and are agile in our work routine. This means we get to define our work boundaries and we maintain focus on regular and continuous improvements. Through our buddy program, we groom new members of the team, enabling them to perform their tasks readily within the expected timeframe.

Trainings and empowerment

Various trainings and workshops are organized internally and externally. We want to equip you with valuable skills that will propel you forward in career and personal growth. Additionally, we offer you a learning portal, almost tailored to your learning pace – you learn as you grow! You will never be behind times as you will work with some of the best minds in technology in our events, including Tech Talks and Hackathons.

Bridging the cultural divide

To promote cross-cultural understanding and celebrate diversity, we organize social and cultural gatherings throughout the year. In addition, our team building sessions ensure strong bonds and ties between colleagues. As part of the Exact ADC family, you’ll definitely feel a strong sense of belonging.