Tech Lead

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

Job summary

A leading tech company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Tech Lead fluent in Mandarin to oversee the design and development of high-performance tech solutions. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of software engineering experience, specializing in Java/Kotlin, with strong leadership abilities and expertise in scalable systems. This role offers a flexible hybrid working arrangement, comprehensive medical benefits, and a performance bonus based on delivery milestones.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working arrangement

Performance bonus

Comprehensive medical benefits

Monthly recreational sports subsidy

Daily refreshments and office snacks

Qualifications

• 7+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 2+ years in a technical leadership role.
• Deep expertise in Java/Kotlin and experience in distributed systems design.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and deployment of backend software systems.
• Drive architectural direction across backend services.
• Mentor backend engineers and foster a culture of continuous learning.

Skills

Fluent in Mandarin

Java/Kotlin expertise

Software Architecture Patterns

TDD

Agile environments

Strong database knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Spring

Node.js

Docker

Kubernetes

PostgreSQL

MySQL

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're seeking a talented Tech Lead fluent in Mandarin to design, architect and lead the development of high‑performance tech solutions that drive our next‑generation platforms.

Benefits

• Flexible hybrid working arrangement with adaptable hours
• 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 wellness and work‑life balance
• Daily refreshments and snacks provided in office plus monthly transport allowance

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development and deployment of high‑quality backend software systems with a 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

Qualifications

Must Have

• Fluent in Mandarin (listening, speaking, reading and writing) for client communication
• 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 OOP, 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) preferred
• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud‑native application development is a plus
• DevOps and SRE mindset preferred
• Start‑up experience and entrepreneurial spirit highly desirable
• Passion for building a culture of high performance, code quality and continuous improvement

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 of experience do you have as a technical lead?
• Do you have experience with Test Driven Development (TDD)?
• Which of the following RDBMS are you experienced with?
• Which of the following programming languages are you experienced in?
• How much notice are you required to give your current employer?