Tech Lead

SECOND TALENT Sdn Bhd; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading PropTech enterprise in Malaysia is seeking an experienced Technical Lead. This critical role combines technical expertise with team management to deliver high-quality software. You will oversee architecture and design, manage projects, and mentor developers. A degree in Computer Sciences or related field, along with 5+ years in software development and 2+ years as a Technical Lead, is required. Skills in React, Golang, and AWS are essential. The company offers a competitive salary up to RM 15,000 monthly and valuable benefits including health insurance and professional development.

Benefits

Health insurance

Maternity leave & Parental leave

Opportunities for promotion

Professional development

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in technical software development.
• A minimum of 2 years of proven experience as a Technical Lead.
• Familiarity with CI/CD deployment processes.

Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for the architecture and technical design of new features and solutions.
• Define and manage resource plans in collaboration with Technical and Product Managers.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle for new features, integrations, and fixes.

Skills

Proficiency in React

Strong programming skills in Golang and/or JavaScript

Excellent communication skills

Ability to lead a technical team

Understanding of design documentation standards (e.g., UML)

Education

Degree in Computer Sciences, Software Engineering, or Information Technology

Tools

AWS

PostgreSQL

Job description

Overview

Salary: RM 9,000.00 – RM 15,000.00 per month

Job Title: Technical Lead

Location: Shah Alam (In-person)

About the Opportunity: Our client is Malaysia's leading PropTech (Property Technology) enterprise platform, a dominant FinTech-enabled company that simplifies property transactions for developers, agents, and buyers. They are seeking an experienced Technical Lead to guide a development team in building and enhancing their custom, large-scale solutions.

This is a critical leadership role combining deep technical expertise with team management. You will be responsible for the architecture and technical design, managing the full project lifecycle, and mentoring a team of developers to deliver high-quality software that bridges the gap between complex business requirements and technical implementation.

Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership & Architecture:
  • Take full responsibility for the architecture and technical design of new features and solutions.
  • Review all implementation plans to ensure they adhere to best practices for performance, scalability, and governance.
  • Provide technical guidance, conduct code reviews, and lead/develop your team members, fostering their career growth.
• Project & Risk Management:
  • Define and manage resource plans in collaboration with Technical and Product Managers.
  • Plan and drive the project's technical execution to achieve the committed scope and timeline.
  • Identify, communicate, and manage technology risks, developing clear mitigation plans for all stakeholders.
  • Monitor and report on technical execution progress, issues, and risks in a timely manner.
• Stakeholder & Team Collaboration:
  • Participate in the full software development lifecycle (design, implementation, testing, and support) for new features, integrations, and production defect fixes.
  • Interact with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and product managers to ensure a clear understanding of business requirements.
  • Be accountable for ensuring there are no gaps between business requirements and technical implementation.
  • Assist in estimating efforts and timescales for tasks delegated to the team.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Degree in Computer Sciences, Software Engineering, or Information Technology.
• Experience:
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience in technical software development.
  • A minimum of 2 years of proven experience as a Technical Lead.
• Technical Stack:
  • Proficiency in React.
  • Strong programming skills in Golang and/or JavaScript.
  • Well-versed in AWS cloud services.
  • Experience with RDBMS (specifically PostgreSQL is a strong plus).
  • Familiarity with CI/CD deployment processes.
• Domain Knowledge (Bonus): Experience in the Property Industry, CRM, or Accounting domains is a significant advantage.
• Skills:
  • Proven ability to lead a technical team, assign tasks, and manage delivery schedules.
  • Understanding of design documentation standards (e.g., UML).
  • Excellent communication (written and verbal English), analytical, troubleshooting, and consultative skills.
  • Ability to cope with tight deadlines and a strong commitment to delivery.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Maternity leave & Parental leave
• Opportunities for promotion
• Professional development

Application Questions

• What\'s your expected monthly basic salary?
• What is your current notice period?
• What is your current salary?
• Would you require visa sponsorship or a work permit to work in Malaysia?