Software Engineering Director (Delivery Lead)

Columbia Sportswear Company; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A global outdoor apparel company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Software Engineering Director (Delivery Lead) to drive Adobe Experience Manager solutions. This role involves leading a team, ensuring secure and high-performance digital experiences, and collaborating with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates should have significant experience in web development and AEM, alongside strong leadership and communication skills. The position supports a hybrid work arrangement.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Opportunities for professional development

Inclusive work culture

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in web development, with 3+ years in AEM.
• Strong proficiency in Java, JCR, Sling, OSGi, and Apache Felix.
• Hands-on experience with AEM 6.x, including Sites, Assets, and Forms.
• Knowledge of CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Git, Maven) and agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of AEM-based solutions.
• Collaborate with product owners, UX/UI designers, and business analysts.
• Ensure timely delivery of high-quality features and enhancements.
• Customize and extend AEM components, templates, workflows, and integrations.

Skills

Java

JCR

Sling

OSGi

Apache Felix

RESTful APIs

Microservices

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Git, Maven)

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

AEM 6.x

Adobe Marketing Cloud

Adobe Analytics

Job description

Software Engineering Director (Delivery Lead)

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Software Engineering Director (Delivery Lead) to drive the design, development, and delivery of Adobe Experience Manager solutions. The ideal candidate will lead a team of engineers, collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, and ensure scalable, secure, and high-performance digital experiences.

Position Responsibilities

Technical Leadership:

• Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of AEM-based solutions.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to AEM developers, as well as front-end, back-end and other full stack engineers.
• Define best practices and enforce coding standards.

Project Delivery:

• Collaborate with product owners, UX/UI designers, and business analysts to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Oversee development sprints, code reviews, and deployment processes.
• Ensure timely delivery of high-quality features and enhancements.

Platform Expertise:

• Customize and extend AEM components, templates, workflows, and integrations.
• Optimize AEM performance, scalability, and security.
• Preferably experience with AEM cloud environment, Cloud manager and other Adobe MarTech solutions.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Work closely with DevOps, QA, and infrastructure teams to support CI/CD pipelines and automated testing.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in web development, with 3+ years in AEM.
• Strong proficiency in Java, JCR, Sling, OSGi, and Apache Felix.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs, microservices, and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Hands-on experience with AEM 6.x, including Sites, Assets, and Forms.
• Knowledge of CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Git, Maven) and agile methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Adobe Marketing Cloud and Adobe Analytics.
• Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) in AEM (preferred).
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

When you join our team

• We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.
• We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are prioritized.
• As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.

About Manulife and John Hancock

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html.

Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law.

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact [e-mail].

Working Arrangement

Hybrid