Software Engineering Manager

AirAsia; Sepang; Hybrid; MYR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading air travel company in Malaysia is seeking an experienced Software Engineering Manager to lead digital transformation initiatives. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of management experience, with a strong background in team leadership and agile methodologies. Responsibilities include building and maintaining agile teams, hands-on coding, and collaborating with other technology and business leaders. This role requires excellent communication skills and a deep understanding of software engineering best practices.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid work model

Health insurance

Qualifications

• 10+ years of management experience in Software Engineering.
• Must have excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Proficiency in Javascript, Python, or C#.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain distributed teams while coaching and managing individuals.
• Contribute actively to the codebase and solve complex problems.
• Collaborate with technology and business leaders.

Skills

Team Leadership

Agile Methodologies

Backend Development

Frontend Development

Cloud Services

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Google Cloud Platform

Next.js

React

Job description

We are looking for someone to join our team to be part of the Digital and Cultural transformation at AirAsia. The key purpose of this role is to build powerful teams to deliver custom-coded software solutions to meet fast-changing business needs. You must work closely with the Product, Data, PMO & Operations teams to deliver quality solutions.

What You’ll D

oTeam Leadership & Strateg

• yBuild and Grow: Build and maintain distributed teams while coaching, managing, and growing individuals within the team
• .Agile Advocacy: Believe in and influence an iterative agile approach to everything we do
• .Process Improvement: Help design, implement, and manage software development processes and tools
• .Collaboration: Work collaboratively with other technology and business leaders to ensure that Software Engineering technology is fully leveraged to deliver the business strategy
• .Vendor Management: Engage and manage 3rd party vendors for development resource bodyshopping

Technical Execution & Delive

• ryHands-on Coding: Actively contribute to the codebase to solve complex problems, leading by example through hands-on coding, debugging, and refactoring using languages such as Javascript, Python, or C
• #.Solution Design: Define software solutions in close collaboration with the Product team and recommend COTS solutions where appropriat
• e.Quality Assurance: Build quality into the processes and products we own. Define operational metrics to ensure delivered software works seamlessly in Productio
• n.CI/CD Evolution: Understand the value of true CI/CD, driving automation initiatives to improve Development/QA using modern tool
• s.Tech Stack Evolution: Help evolve our tech stack, including microservices, server-less architectures, and modern programming language

Technical Skills & Competenc

iesBackend & Architectu

• re:Experience developing backend scalable applications/AP
• Is.Must be comfortable working with frameworks such as Next.js and .N
• et.Proficiency in at least one of the following: Javascript / Python /
• C#.Solid understanding of 3rd party data transactions and security over operations such as RESTful API or WebSocke

s. Frontend & Mobi

• le:Experienced in front-end development with vast knowledge in Javascript, CSS, HT
• ML.Deep knowledge of frameworks such as React or Angul
• ar.Experience developing mobile-first applications with responsive UI/

UX.Cloud & Infrastruct

• ure:Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP), utilizing relevant services to enhance application reliability, scalability, and performa
• nce.Experience driving and executing automation initiatives using CI/CD to

ols.Quality & Operat

• ions:Knowledge of professional software engineering best practices for the full SDLC, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, and tes
• ting.Experience with performance testing and load testing t
• ools.Knowledge of Application Logging, Monitoring, and Performance Manage

ment.Role Challenges & Envir

• onmentFast-Paced Aviation Environment: Thrive in the high-speed, high-pressure aviation industry, adapting quickly to deliver digital transformation and meet fast-changing business
• needs.Hybrid Teams: Management of blended teams made up of in-house and outsourced reso
• urces.Complexity: Management of multiple concurrent projects and development across multiple technology s
• tacks.Innovation: Ensure that AirAsia keeps up with technology evolution and surpasses its regional and industrypeers.Risk Manag
• ement.Risk Management: Identify opportunities for innovation while assessing marketplace obstacles and technical hu

rdles.Qualif

• icationsExperience: 10+ years of management experience in Software Engi
• neering.Education: Degree in Computer Science or a related technical field or equivalent practical ex

perience.Sof

• t Skills:Must have excellent communication, organization, and teamwor
• k skills.Possess great attention to detail and a sharp analyti
• cal mind.