Tech Lead (Java & Spring Boot)

Chubb; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 156,000 - 212,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global insurance company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Tech Lead with deep expertise in Java and Spring Boot. You will provide technical leadership, conduct code reviews, and mentor junior engineers. The role requires strong communication and agile methodologies knowledge, along with experience in CI/CD tools. Excellent opportunity for growth within a high-performing squad in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Tech Lead or Senior Developer in Java and Spring Boot.
• Strong understanding of software engineering standards and release management.
• Excellent mentoring and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership throughout the development lifecycle.
• Conduct code reviews and mentor team members.
• Drive continuous improvement through retrospectives.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Agile methodologies

Code reviews

Jira

CI/CD tools

Mentoring

Communication

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Purpose of Role

• We are seeking a hands‑on Tech Lead with deep expertise in Java and Spring Boot to guide a high‑performing squad in delivering robust, scalable, and high‑quality solutions.
• The Tech Lead will ensure engineering excellence, drive productivity, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Provide end‑to‑end technical leadership and guidance throughout the development lifecycle.
• Exhibit deep expertise in Java and Spring Boot, serving as the technical authority for design and maintenance.
• Promote and enforce common tooling, coding, and testing standards.
• Conduct code reviews, utilize code scanners, and coach team members to uphold engineering standards.
• Drive continuous improvement through retrospectives, root cause analyses, and process reviews.
• Mentor and coach engineers, promoting growth and development.

Qualifications

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Tech Lead or Senior Developer in Java and Spring Boot.
• Strong understanding of software engineering standards, agile methodologies, and release management.
• Experience with code reviews, testing standards, and performance optimization.
• Excellent mentoring, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Familiarity with Jira and CI/CD tools.
• Knowledge of security, compliance, and risk management in software delivery.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in insurance, finance, or regulated industries.
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience with microservices architecture and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).