Tech Lead

Global Line Network Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company in Malaysia is seeking a talented HR Executive with expertise in Java and Kotlin for a senior software engineering role. The individual will lead architectural development of scalable systems and mentor junior engineers. Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and 7+ years of experience. This role offers a hybrid working arrangement and comprehensive benefits such as medical coverage and performance bonuses.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working arrangement

Performance bonus

Comprehensive medical benefits

Monthly recreational sports subsidy

Daily refreshments and snacks

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on software engineering experience, with 2+ years in a leadership role.
• Deep understanding of Java and JVM internals.
• Hands-on experience with microservices and RESTful services.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architectural direction for backend software systems.
• Mentor backend engineers through code reviews and design discussions.
• Drive automation in build, testing, and deployment processes.

Skills

Java/Kotlin expertise

Distributed systems design

Object-Oriented Programming

Software Architecture Patterns

Database knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

About the Role

Global Line Network (GLN) is a leading tech company specializing in scalable mobile applications and comprehensive systems for diverse industries. We are seeking a talented HR Executive to join our dynamic team.

What's In It For You

• Flexible hybrid working arrangement with adaptable hours to suit your productivity schedule
• Performance bonus based on code quality, delivery milestones and project success
• Comprehensive medical benefits including dental, optical coverage, and annual health screening
• Monthly recreational sports subsidy to support your wellness and work-life balance
• Daily refreshments and snacks provided in office plus monthly transport allowance

What You'll Do

• Lead the design, development and deployment of high-quality backend software systems with a strong focus on scalability, performance and reliability
• Drive the architectural direction across backend services and ensure consistency in best practices across Java/Kotlin (Spring) and Node.js ecosystems
• Collaborate closely with frontend (ReactJS, VueJS) and mobile (Flutter) teams to deliver seamless, end-to-end product experiences
• Set technical direction and own the architecture for critical services and platforms
• Proactively identify technical debt and provide solutions for long-term improvements
• Lead and mentor backend engineers through code reviews, design discussions, and technical workshops, fostering a culture of continuous learning and engineering excellence
• Own production system health, implement robust monitoring and drive incident resolution and root cause analysis
• Champion automation in build, testing, deployment and monitoring pipelines to ensure fast, reliable and repeatable delivery processes
• Balance hands‑on coding with technical leadership duties, including system design and technical strategy planning
• Work closely with product managers, designers and other stakeholders to plan, prioritize and deliver software features and improvements

What We're Looking For

Must Have:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 7+ years of hands‑on software engineering experience, with at least 2+ years in a technical leadership or lead engineer role
• Deep expertise in Java/Kotlin and the Spring ecosystem
• Proven experience designing and scaling distributed systems
• Strong knowledge of Object‑Oriented Programming, Software Architecture Patterns, TDD, CI/CD in Agile environments
• Deep understanding of Java and JVM internals (e.g., Classloading, Memory Management, Concurrency, Transaction Management)
• Hands‑on experience with Web Services (REST and/or SOAP), microservices architecture and event‑driven systems
• Strong database knowledge including relational (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and distributed or NoSQL systems
• Excellent communication skills with an ability to influence technical discussions across different teams
• A strong sense of ownership, high attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem‑solving

Good to Have:

• Experience with Node.js development is a strong plus
• Familiarity with frontend technologies (ReactJS, VueJS) and mobile app development (Flutter) is preferred
• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud‑native application development is a plus
• DevOps and site reliability engineering (SRE) mindset preferred
• Start‑up experience and entrepreneurial spirit are highly desirable
• Passion for building a culture of high performance, code quality and continuous improvement

Your Application Questions

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• How many years' experience do you have as a technical lead?
• Which of the following programming languages are you experienced in?
• Do you have experience with Test Driven Development (TDD)?
• How many years' experience do you have using SQL queries?
• How much notice are you required to give your current employer?