Staff Data Protection Platform Engineering Lead

BP; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global energy company is seeking a Staff Data Protection Platform Engineering Lead in Kuala Lumpur. This role involves leading a team of engineers to design and develop software solutions while mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of full-stack development experience, proficiency in TypeScript, C#, and Python, and a strong understanding of cloud-native technologies. This position supports hybrid working, with no travel required and no relocation assistance offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of full-stack development experience across front-end and back-end systems.
• Strong coding skills in TypeScript, C#, and Python.
• Experience designing and integrating RESTful and GraphQL APIs.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop complex software components, services, and scalable solutions.
• Lead end-to-end project delivery, ensuring high-quality code and seamless deployment.
• Collaborate with product, UX, and data science teams.

Skills

TypeScript

C#

Python

RESTful APIs

GraphQL

HTML

CSS

JavaScript frameworks

AWS

Azure

GCP

CI/CD pipelines

NoSQL databases

Relational databases

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Staff Data Protection Platform Engineering Lead

As a Staff Software Engineer, you'll play a key leadership role both technically and as a mentor. You'll guide and support your team, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment. In this role, you'll help shape goals, prioritize initiatives, and ensure successful delivery in a product‑led, empowered team structure. You’ll be a trusted technical advisor, collaborating across functions to build robust and scalable systems.

Become a part of a high‑performing, collaborative team of engineers, working alongside industry‑leading technologists to define the future of compute and data platforms. We're tackling real‑world challenges with cutting‑edge solutions that drive meaningful impact across our organization.

What you’ll do

• Design and develop complex software components, services, and scalable solutions.
• Author and review architecture and design documents, incorporating peer feedback effectively.
• Lead end‑to‑end project delivery, ensuring high‑quality code, thorough testing, and seamless deployment.
• Integrate systems across distributed platforms and shared APIs, ensuring resilience and reusability.
• Collaborate with product, UX, and data science teams to align technology with business needs.
• Identify and implement compliance controls, and support audits (e.g., security, licensing, regulatory).
• Mentor junior engineers, share best practices, and foster continuous improvement across the team.
• Contribute to development frameworks, perform code reviews, and help establish engineering standards.
• Communicate project status, technical decisions, and changes to cross‑functional stakeholders.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent hands‑on experience in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field – or equivalent hands‑on experience.
• 5+ years of full‑stack development experience, with proficiency across front‑end and back‑end systems.
• Strong coding skills in TypeScript, C#, and Python.
• Experience designing and integrating RESTful and GraphQL APIs.
• Solid grasp of front‑end technologies including HTML, CSS, and modern JavaScript frameworks, with a focus on responsive design and accessibility.
• Cloud‑native development experience on AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Proficient with both relational and NoSQL databases, including schema design and performance tuning.
• Strong system design skills, capable of architecting secure, scalable, and maintainable solutions.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and infrastructure‑as‑code tools.

Experience (Desirable)

• Excellent communicator with the ability to influence, align teams, and explain complex ideas clearly.
• Confident in navigating ambiguity and solving complex problems with practical, scalable solutions.
• Self‑motivated and adaptable – thrives in fast‑paced, evolving environments with minimal supervision.
• Committed to continuous learning and fostering growth within the team.
• Open to exploring and adopting new tools, frameworks, and workflows.

Travel Requirement – No travel is expected with this role.

Relocation Assistance: This role is not eligible for relocation.

Remote Type: This position is a hybrid of office/remote working.

Legal Disclaimer: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.

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