Software Engineering Director (Delivery Lead)

Manulife; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services provider in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a highly skilled Software Engineering Director to lead the design and delivery of Adobe Experience Manager solutions. The ideal candidate will guide a team of engineers and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure scalable and secure digital experiences. A minimum of 8 years in web development and 3 years with AEM is required, along with strong Java and front-end technology skills. This role offers a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Empowerment to learn and grow

Flexible working environment

Supportive global team

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in web development, with 3+ years in AEM.
• Experience with front-end technologies: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript.
• Knowledge of agile methodologies and CI/CD tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture, design, and implementation of AEM-based solutions.
• Oversee development sprints and ensure timely delivery.
• Communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

Technical Leadership

Java proficiency

Team collaboration

Problem-solving skills

Education

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

Tools

Java

AEM 6.x

RESTful APIs

CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Git, Maven)

Job description

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 highly skilled 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.

• Experience with front‑end technologies: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, React/Angular (preferred).

• 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

• Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) in AEM.

• Experience with Adobe Marketing Cloud and Adobe Analytics.

• 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 more than just words.

• As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.

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