Software Engineering Manager

YO Consultancy; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech consultancy firm based in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a seasoned software engineering leader to guide cross-functional teams in modernizing and migrating legacy systems. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience, including 4+ years in leadership positions, with strong expertise in Docker, AWS, and Agile methodologies. This role emphasizes architectural innovation and operational excellence in a challenging technological landscape.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of experience in software engineering, including 4+ years in leadership.
• Extensive experience in Dockerized architectures and event-driven systems.
• Proficient in cloud-native development, especially within AWS.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor cross-functional engineering teams.
• Architect the migration of legacy systems.
• Optimize SQL-based systems and drive CI/CD practices.

Skills

Leadership

Docker

Agile methodologies

SQL databases

Cloud-native technologies

Microservices

Event-driven systems

DevOps transformations

Real-time data processing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS Lambda

Job description

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years in software engineering, including 4+ years in leadership roles managing diverse engineering teams.
• Proven expertise in Dockerized architectures, including multi-domain microservices, big data pipelines, and event-driven systems.
• Strong experience with SQL databases, cloud-native technologies, and distributed system design.
• Mastery of .NET Framework in cloud-native development, particularly within AWS environments.
• Proficiency with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker) and orchestration platforms (e.g., Kubernetes, ECS).
• In-depth knowledge of event-driven architectures, domain-driven design, and real‑time data processing.
• Expertise in serverless architectures using AWS Lambda, DynamoDB, EventBridge, and S3.
• Extensive experience in Agile methodologies, with a focus on iterative delivery and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to lead DevOps transformations, emphasizing automation, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure as code.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership and Management

• Lead and mentor cross‑functional engineering teams, including Agile Squad Leads and architects, to deliver on modernization and migration initiatives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align engineering strategies with business goals and technical requirements.
• Foster a high‑performance engineering culture that emphasizes technical excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Architectural Innovation and Modernization

• Architect and oversee the seamless migration of legacy systems into the ecosystem, ensuring minimal disruption and maximum scalability.
• Spearhead the design and implementation of Dockerized solutions, integrating event‑driven architectures, microservices, and big data pipelines.
• Ensure the architecture leverages AWS serverless technologies, maximizing efficiency and reducing operational complexity.

Technical Leadership and Execution

• Provide hands‑on technical leadership, guiding the team in containerized application development, big data processing, and distributed systems design.
• Optimize and modernize SQL‑based systems, ensuring their seamless integration with cloud‑native infrastructure.
• Drive the adoption of CI/CD practices and container orchestration technologies (e.g., Kubernetes) to streamline deployment processes.
• Act as a technical authority, resolving complex engineering challenges and ensuring adherence to best practices.

Operational Excellence

• Establish and track KPIs to evaluate system performance, team productivity, and the success of migration and modernization efforts.
• Oversee Agile delivery cycles, ensuring that technical debt elimination and migration projects are delivered on time and within budget.