Software Engineering Manager [up to RM19k]

Randstad; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Software Engineering Manager based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The candidate will lead a team in developing high-volume financial services applications using Java and microservices architecture. With at least 7 years of experience in software development and a minimum of 3 years in management, the ideal candidate must have a strong background in the Financial Services industry. This hybrid role offers competitive compensation and the chance to mentor a talented team of engineers.

Benefits

Hybrid Working Arrangement

Public Transport Accessible

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in software development with expertise in Java/J2EE.
• At least 3 years in a formal management role.
• Experience in the Financial Services Industry required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team in developing financial services using Java and microservices.
• Ensure compliance with high code quality and industry regulations.
• Participate in architectural decision-making for resilient systems.

Skills

Java

J2EE

Spring Boot

Kubernetes

Docker

Microservices

Tools

CI/CD

Hibernate

Jenkins

Job description

Software Engineering Manager [up to RM19k]

Randstad has partnered with a growing Financial Services organization, offering reliable and secure solutions to a large clientele across the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Advanced Java Development & Design: Guide the team in designing and implementing high‑volume, low‑latency, fault‑tolerant financial services using Java/J2EE principles, including concurrency, multithreading, and asynchronous programming.
• Microservices Architecture: Direct the development, deployment, and optimization of microservices primarily using Spring Boot.
• Framework Expertise: Oversee effective use of Spring MVC for building web applications and ensure optimal use of the Spring ecosystem (Spring Security, Spring Data).
• Technical Leadership: Provide expert technical guidance on complex programming challenges, focusing on JVM performance tuning, garbage collection optimization, and effective exception handling.
• Team Management: Lead, mentor, and coach a team of software engineers; manage performance, conduct reviews, and drive career development.
• Quality & Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to high code quality standards, security protocols, and regulatory compliance inherent to the Financial Services industry.
• Architecture Review: Participate in critical architectural decision‑making, ensuring systems are resilient, highly available, and performant.

Job Details

• Hybrid Working Arrangement
• Financial Services Industry
• Public Transport Accessible

Requirements

• Minimum 7 years of total experience in software development, with hands‑on expertise in Java/J2EE, Spring Boot, and Spring MVC.
• Minimum 3 years in a formal management role or senior team lead position.
• Mandatory prior professional experience within the Financial Services Industry (banking, fintech, payments, lending).
• Strong understanding of modern API design (REST) and experience with database technologies (SQL/NoSQL).
• Proven ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to technical and non‑technical audiences.

Nice to Haves

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and container orchestration technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of specific financial security protocols and compliance standards (PCI DSS, SOX).
• Experience managing teams focused on high‑volume, transactional systems in a low‑latency environment.

Key Skills

• Java, J2EE, Hibernate, Spring Boot, Kubernetes, Docker, Jenkins, CI/CD, Microservices

How to Apply

Kindly click on the applicable link to apply if you are interested and suitable for this role. Alternatively, you can reach out via LinkedIn for a confidential discussion.

Sundar Ravindran | Randstad