Team Lead / Lead Programmer

Solis Consultants; Selangor; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software development firm in Malaysia is looking for a highly skilled Team Lead / Lead Programmer to mentor their development team. The candidate will design scalable solutions, manage project timelines, and implement best practices. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of programming experience, strong leadership skills, and expertise in various programming stacks including Node.js, Java, Python, or .NET.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of programming experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Strong project portfolio demonstrating technical capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the software development team.
• Architect, design, and review software systems.
• Oversee sprint planning and project delivery.
• Conduct code reviews and implement best practices.
• Collaborate with project managers to align execution with goals.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Team leadership

Programming in Node.js

Programming in Java

Programming in Python

Programming in .NET

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Job description

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Team Lead / Lead Programmer to lead and mentor our software development team. The ideal candidate will design system architecture, oversee project timelines, and ensure the delivery of high-quality, secure, and scalable solutions. This role requires strong leadership, technical depth, and the ability to translate complex business requirements into robust technical solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the software development team (front‑end, back‑end, full‑stack).
• Architect, design, and review software systems for scalability, performance, and security.
• Oversee sprint planning, task assignment, and timely project delivery.
• Conduct code reviews, implement best practices, and maintain documentation standards.
• Collaborate with project managers and stakeholders to align technical execution with business goals.
• Evaluate new technologies and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of hands‑on programming experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership role with a strong project portfolio.
• Strong command of one or more programming stacks (Node.js, Java, Python, or .NET).
• Solid understanding of database design, APIs, cloud deployment, and security principles.
• Excellent leadership, problem‑solving, and communication skills.