Software Engineering Team Lead

Aisling Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an experienced Engineering Team Lead to drive their engineering vision and manage a team of developers. This role demands a leader who can foster collaboration, ensure code quality, and maintain operational efficiency. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, extensive experience managing development teams, and be proficient in agile practices. Strong communication and leadership skills are necessary for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in leading development teams in a competitive environment.
• Official SCRUM certification.
• Fluent in computer science concepts and engineering practices.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and manage a team of 5-7 developers.
• Collaborate with product and design teams.
• Lead code development and maintain high-quality standards.
• Establish emergency plans and post-mortem sessions.
• Drive the vision for technology stack and architecture.

Skills

Team leadership skills

Agile methodology

Data-driven decision making

Performance management

Coding and development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Overview

We are ready to take the next step and for that we are looking for a passionate Engineering Team Lead who can drive this change and lead our engineering team to the next plateau. As owner of a topic, you are in the driving seat and we like to go fast. Contribute to the vision of iPrice and break it down into tangible data-driven steps. Excel in execution in a multi-cultural environment where teamwork and collaboration is the key ingredient for success.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and manage an interdisciplinary team of 5-7 full stack developers working on all aspects of our platform, evaluate their performance and develop their careers to their full potential
• Collaborate closely with the product and design teams, ensure the backlog is always well groomed by the team, requirements are properly translated into technical designs and trade-offs taken into account
• Lead by example, develop, test and deploy code that is part of a product used by millions of people every month while maintaining a high-quality standard for all aspects of the code
• Keep operations running smoothly, create and coordinate emergency plans, establish first points of contact and organize post-mortem learning sessions
• Enable the team to incrementally deliver production results on a daily basis, highlight process bottlenecks and automation potential to optimize the teams' productivity
• Foster an environment of knowledge sharing, identify knowledge gaps and silos, conflicts in the team and take full ownership of the well-being and morale of the team
• In collaboration with the VP Engineering, set and drive the vision for the technology stack and architecture, make sure we double down on our competitive advantages through bleeding edge technology

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree/Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related subject
• 3-5 years of experience leading and hiring development teams in a company known for best-in-class products with an engineering department of 20+ people
• A team player that excels in motivating engineers, unlock their potential, provide performance reviews and develop their careers
• Track record of taking full ownership and bringing new features, scenarios and products to the market
• Led an agile approach in a multi-national and interdisciplinary team, holds at least one official certificate from the SCRUM alliance
• Fluent in fundamental computer science concepts, from algorithms and design patterns, over database paradigms and frontend technologies to scalable systems
• Knows when to apply the latest developments in architectural patterns and technologies, specifically in open-source and across frontend and backend
• Curious, data-driven approach with a relentless attention to details, never satisfied with the results
• Expert in Engineering Lifecycles and related practices including Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment
• Still hands-on with the team in technical discussions and code reviews but also by developing and deploying own code on a daily basis