Technical Lead, Engineering, Digital Transformation

Bank Islam; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Islamic financial institution in Malaysia is seeking a Technical Lead to guide a talented team of developers. The role involves leading the development of innovative applications in the Cloud, focusing on full-stack technologies such as Java Spring Boot, Swift, and Kotlin. Ideal candidates will possess a bachelor's degree in software engineering and have over 7 years of relevant experience, alongside strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 7+ years working experience in software development.
• Extensive knowledge of Java and related frameworks.
• Experience in developing applications in Cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of software developers.
• Provide technical expertise throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with product owners to translate requirements into technical specifications.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Cloud environments

SQL

NoSQL

Agile methodologies

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in software engineering or related field

Job description

Technical Lead, Engineering, Digital Transformation

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The Tech Lead will guide and lead a team of talented software developers in delivering high-quality software solutions.

The squad will focus on full-stack development using Java Spring Boot (microservices), Swift and Kotlin (mobile) and we are exploring Vaadin (web) in the Cloud environment.

The Tech Lead primary role is to drive the development of cutting-edge flagship applications of the Bank in the Cloud.

Duties and Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a team of software developers, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.

Provide technical expertise and guidance to the squad throughout the entire software development lifecycle.

Collaborate with product owners, architects, and other stakeholders to understand and translate project requirements into technical specifications.

Design, develop, and maintain scalable and robust full-stack applications using Java and related technologies in a Cloud environment.

Drive the squad's adoption of best practices, coding standards, and development methodologies.

Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure code quality and adherence to established standards.

Monitor and optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability in the Cloud environment.

Collaborate with DevOps and infrastructure teams to ensure smooth deployment and operation of applications.

Stay updated with industry trends, emerging technologies, and advancements in the Cloud ecosystem to improve the squad's technical capabilities continuously.

Act as a liaison between the squad and other teams within the organization, ensuring effective communication and coordination

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in software engineering or any related field

7+ years working experience in software development

Specific Skills / Knowledge and Certification Required:

Extensive knowledge of Java programming language and related frameworks (e.g. Spring Boot, Spring Data, Spring Security, Hibernate, etc.).

Experience in developing and deploying applications in Cloud environments (e.g. AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform).

Proficiency in database technologies, both SQL and NoSQL (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).

Demonstrated experience in leading and managing software development teams.

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to identify and resolve complex technical issues.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Familiarity with Agile methodologies and experience working in Agile development environments.

Continuous learning mindset and a passion for staying updated with the latest technologies and industry trends.

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Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad is the pioneer of Islamic banking system in Malaysia. We have grown to become one of the nation’s leading financial institutions, providing a wide range of products and services to meet the financial and banking needs of all Malaysians, regardless of race and religion. A career with Bank Islam means an outstanding opportunity to develop a professional vocation in the ever-challenging banking industry. Be a part of an organisation that is totally committed to developing Malaysia as one of the leading global Islamic financial centres.

Follow our Careers IG @gobeyondatbankislam for more information on our culture and new career opportunities!

Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad is the pioneer of Islamic banking system in Malaysia. We have grown to become one of the nation’s leading financial institutions, providing a wide range of products and services to meet the financial and banking needs of all Malaysians, regardless of race and religion. A career with Bank Islam means an outstanding opportunity to develop a professional vocation in the ever-challenging banking industry. Be a part of an organisation that is totally committed to developing Malaysia as one of the leading global Islamic financial centres.

Follow our Careers IG @gobeyondatbankislam for more information on our culture and new career opportunities!

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