Technical Lead

MR DIY International; Seri Kembangan; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home improvement brand in Malaysia is seeking a Technical Lead for its Digital Transformation team. This role involves leading developers, ensuring code quality, and collaborating with various departments. The ideal candidate has 6 to 10 years of engineering experience, strong problem-solving skills, and excellent communication abilities to translate technical complexities for non-technical stakeholders. Join us to shape how millions shop globally and foster a performance-driven culture.

Qualifications

• 6 to 10 years of engineering experience with solid hands-on coding capability.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and provide structured direction.
• Strong ownership mentality with a bias for delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead developers and engineers across multiple modules.
• Ensure code quality, coding standards, DevOps practices, and documentation.
• Collaborate with various departments to align on goals.

Skills

Engineering experience

Coding ability

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Leadership capabilities

Conflict-resolution skills

Job description

At MR DIY International, we're more than a global home improvement brand, we're a catalyst for ambitious talent ready to grow beyond borders.

With over 5,000+ stores across 14 countries globally, we offer unmatched international exposure to those looking to build a meaningful, global career. From retail operations and merchandising to strategy, tech, and supply chain. Your work here shapes how millions of customers shop every day.

We are currently recruiting for a Technical Lead to join our Digital Transformation team. The Technical Lead will own the technical implementation of a product or programme, including guiding engineers, ensuring code quality, integrating quality, and ensuring efficient delivery. This is an individual contributor role, reporting to the Head of IT Transformation.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering Leadership

• Lead developers and engineers across multiple modules.
• Make key technical decisions during delivery.
• Ensure code quality, coding standards, DevOps practices, and documentation.

System Build & Integration

• Translate solution designs into detailed technical tasks.
• Design APIs, data models, and integration flows.
• Perform code reviews, troubleshoot production issues, manage performance optimization.

Delivery Execution

• Work with stakeholders, project team and Product Owner to plan delivery and remove blockers.
• Ensure quality of deliverables - integrations, SIT, VAPT and performance testing.
• Ensure timely, stable delivery of releases.

Stakeholder and team collaboration

• Act as a bridge between teams: Collaborate with various departments, such as IT, marketing, sales, and design, to align on goals and execution.
• Manage stakeholder relationships: Keep stakeholders informed and gather their feedback to ensure the platform meets their needs.
• Foster collaboration: Encourage a collaborative and performance-driven culture within the team and across the organization.
• Platform adoption: Ensure the solution / platform is understood, used properly, and delivers benefits

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Has 6 to 10 years of engineering experience, and solid hands-on coding capability
• People leadership capabilities
• Strong problem-solving and technical decision-making skills
• Excellent communication skills, and is able to translate complex technical matters into clear, actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders
• Strong ownership mentality, with a bias for delivery and continuous improvement
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and provide structure, direction, and clarity to the team
• Practical conflict-resolution skills and the ability to align diverse viewpoints towards a common solution

Key Performance Indicators

• Project delivery reliability
• Code quality metrics (defect rate, maintainability)
• System performance & uptime
• Developer productivity & morale