Technical Lead – Application Development

RiDiK (a Subsidiary of CLPS. Nasdaq: CLPS); Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

RiDiK, a subsidiary of CLPS, is seeking an accomplished engineering lead in Kuala Lumpur to drive design, development, delivery, and support of critical applications. You will guide the development team, oversee security, manage incidents, and coordinate releases to ensure stable, scalable solutions.

The role requires strong stakeholder communication, mentoring, and a deep understanding of .NET, Java, Node.js, and TypeScript.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in software engineering, computer science, or equivalent.
• Minimum 8 years of application development experience, with at least 2 years in a technical lead or leadership role.
• Strong experience in .NET, Java, Node.js, TypeScript, RESTful APIs, and enterprise app development.
• Solid understanding of OOP, design patterns, system integration, and software architecture.
• Experience managing production support, incident management, and security remediation activities.
• Strong stakeholder communication, leadership, and mentoring skills.
• Experience with Agile delivery methodologies and release management.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, delivery, and support of business-critical applications.
• Provide technical leadership to the development team including task prioritization and code reviews.
• Manage security matters, incidents, and production issues.
• Support planned releases and ongoing project initiatives.
• Provide standby support for unplanned production incidents outside working hours.
• Facilitate knowledge transfer, transition, and handover activities.
• Communicate with business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Drive solution design, architecture reviews, and development standards.
• Ensure high-quality delivery through testing governance and risk management.
• Minimize operational risks and ensure successful project delivery.

Skills

Technical leadership

Stakeholder communication

Agile delivery

Mentoring

Code reviews

Education

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

.NET

Java

Node.js

TypeScript

RESTful APIs

Job description

Lead the design, development, delivery, and support of business-critical applications, ensuring service stability, security compliance, and successful project execution while providing technical leadership to the development team.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure continuity of business-as-usual (BAU) operations and project support activities.
• Manage and provide technical leadership to the existing development team, including task prioritization, technical guidance, code reviews, and delivery oversight.
• Manage security-related matters, incidents, and production issues in a timely manner.
• Support planned releases and ongoing project initiatives.
• Provide standby support for unplanned production incidents outside working hours when required.
• Facilitate knowledge transfer, transition, and handover activities.
• Communicate with business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Drive solution design, architecture reviews, development standards, and best practices.
• Ensure high-quality delivery through code reviews, testing governance, and risk management.
• Minimize operational risks, maintain service stability, drive technical excellence, and ensure successful project delivery.

Stakeholder Management

Internal Stakeholders

• Developers
• Business Analysts
• Project Managers

External Stakeholders

• Client business stakeholders
• Business Analysts
• Local IT teams
• End users

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or an equivalent field.
• At least 8 years of application development experience, including a minimum of 2 years in a Technical Lead or team leadership role.
• Strong experience in .NET, Java, Node.js, TypeScript, RESTful APIs, and enterprise application development.
• Solid understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP), design patterns, system integration, and software architecture.
• Experience managing production support, incident management, and security remediation activities.
• Strong stakeholder communication, leadership, and mentoring skills.
• Experience with Agile delivery methodologies and release management.

About CLPS RiDiK

RiDiK is a global technology solutions provider and a subsidiary of CLPS Incorporation (NASDAQ: CLPS), delivering cutting-edge end-to-end services across banking, wealth management, and e-commerce. With deep expertise in AI, cloud, big data, and blockchain, we support clients across Asia, North America, and the Middle East in driving digital transformation and achieving sustainable growth. Operating from regional hubs in 10 countries and backed by a global delivery network, we combine local insight with technical excellence to deliver real, measurable impact. Join RiDiK and be part of an innovative, fast-growing team shaping the future of technology across industries.