Technical Lead

Advanced Wireless Network Company Limited; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Malaysia is seeking a seasoned professional for a software engineering leadership role. The candidate will be responsible for leading the architecture and design of marketplace systems while managing a team of engineers. With over 8 years of software development experience and strong backend skills in Java or Golang, applicants will drive best practices in engineering. This role promises a vibrant and inclusive engineering culture focused on sustainable growth in the marketplace.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in software development with 3+ years in engineering leadership roles.
• Strong experience with backend systems, especially in Java or Golang.
• Knowledge of frontend frameworks is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture and delivery of marketplace systems.
• Manage a team of 5–10 engineers and provide mentorship.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure timely feature delivery.

Skills

Software development

Engineering leadership

Java

Golang

Web-scale backend systems

Cloud infrastructure

API design

Agile methodologies

Job description

Company Description

About Carousell Group

Carousell Group is the leading multi‑category platform for secondhand in Greater Southeast Asia on a mission to make secondhand the first choice. Founded in August 2012 in Singapore, the Group has a leading presence in seven markets under the brands Carousell, Carousell Media Group, Cho Tot, Laku6, LuxLexicon, Mudah.my, OneShift, REFASH and Revo Financial, serving tens of millions of monthly active users. Carousell is backed by leading investors including Telenor Group, Rakuten Ventures, Naver, STIC Investments, 500 Global and Peak XV Partners (formerly known as Sequoia Capital India).

We are a diverse team across Southeast Asia, India, Taiwan, and Hong Kong, united by our goal to create a sustainable and circular future. Through tech‑driven platforms and innovation, we empower users to buy and sell pre‑loved items with confidence. We leverage cutting‑edge technology, including advancements in AI to enhance user experience, safety, and convenience both online and offline. Join us in shaping the future of recommerce, where sustainability and technology come together to create real‑world impact.

About Mudah

Mudah.my Sdn. Bhd is Malaysia’s largest digital platform for selling and finding almost anything - from Cars to Cameras, Properties to Pets, Mobile phones to Motorcycles, Treadmills to Textbooks, Bicycles to Beds, Guitars to Golf sets, Plants to Printers, Watches to Washing machines, Tyres to Tablets, Dresses to Drums, Shoes to Shops, Collectibles to Computers, Jobs and more – Semua Pun Mudah! Mudah’s mission is to democratize commerce by empowering everyone, especially individuals and budding entrepreneurs, with a platform of equal opportunity.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership

• Lead the architecture, design, and delivery of systems powering the Property marketplace — listings, search, filters, maps, A/B testing, SEO, etc.
• Ensure systems are reliable, scalable, secure, and maintainable.
• Drive adoption of engineering best practices, code reviews, automation, CI/CD, observability, etc.

Team & People Management

• Manage a team of backend and frontend engineers (5–10 people).
• Provide mentorship, career growth plans, and regular feedback.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high‑performing engineering culture.

Product Delivery

• Collaborate with Product Managers and Designers to define scope and milestones.
• Ensure timely delivery of features and projects using Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban).
• Translate business goals into technical deliverables and track execution.

Marketplace Optimization

• Drive improvements in platform performance, SEO, search relevancy, and user engagement.
• Optimize for conversion metrics (e.g., inquiry rate, listing views) and seller satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 8+ years and above in software development with 3+ years in engineering leadership roles.
• Strong experience with web‑scale backend systems on Java / Golang.
• Familiarity with frontend frameworks (React/Vue) and mobile platforms is a plus.
• Solid understanding of databases, cloud infrastructure (AWS/GCP), API design, and system architecture.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, monitoring tools, and test automation.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate engineering teams.

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