Technical Lead (Hybrid)

Data Flows; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech solutions company is seeking a hands-on Technical Lead to spearhead the development of web applications. You will lead a team of developers, ensuring technical excellence while collaborating closely with product managers and designers. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, at least 5 years of software development experience, and a strong grasp of PHP, JavaScript, and cloud platforms. This position offers a hybrid working model and promotes career growth.

Benefits

Hybrid Working Arrangement

EPF, SOCSO & EIS

Various leave entitlements

Fun Working Environment

Career Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• 5 years of professional experience in software development.
• At least 2 years in a technical leadership role.
• Fluent in English and good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of developers through the full software development lifecycle.
• Design and architect scalable and secure technical solutions.
• Conduct code reviews and ensure high code quality.

Skills

PHP/Laravel

JavaScript/Node.js

Angular

MySQL

CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

Agile methodologies

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS

GCP

Job description

We develop customised, enterprise-grade solutions to empower businesses to effectively communicate and engage with their customers via their digital channels. We have 2 offices in Malaysia, which are Kuala Lumpur & Kota Kinabalu. We aim to provide top‑nob tech solutions with data and strategy to elevate our client's digital experience. We provide the following services to our clients: Technology Consultation, Custom Development, UI/UX Website Development, Mobile Apps Development, DevOps. Learn more about us at our website www.dataflows.co

Job Description

We’re looking for a hands‑on and experienced Technical Lead to drive the end‑to‑end development of our web applications. In this role, you’ll lead a team of developers, ensure technical excellence, and contribute to both front‑end and back‑end architecture, with a good grasp of infrastructure and deployment. You’ll work closely with product managers, designers, and stakeholders to turn ideas into scalable, maintainable, and high‑performance systems.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of developers through the full software development lifecycle
• Design and architect scalable, secure, and high‑performance technical solutions
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code while setting coding standards
• Conduct code reviews, provide constructive feedback, enforce best practices and ensure high code quality
• Collaborate with Product Managers, Designers, and other stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions
• Identify technical risks early and propose mitigation strategies
• Plan technical roadmaps and break down projects into manageable tasks
• Continuously improve development processes and team productivity
• Advocate for best practices in software architecture, CI/CD, testing, and DevOps
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and propose adoption when relevant

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 5 years of professional experience in software development, with at least 2 years in a technical leadership role
• Strong hands‑on experience with relevant languages and frameworks such as PHP/Laravel, JavaScript/Node.js, Angular, MySQL
• Proficiency in database design (SQL and/or NoSQL)
• Solid understanding of system design, data structures, algorithms, and architecture patterns (e.g., microservices, event‑driven)
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS and GCP
• Knowledge of Agile or Scrum methodologies is a plus
• Good knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and version control (Git)
• Strong problem‑solving skills and decision‑making ability
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in cross‑functional teams
• Knowledge with various programming concepts or technologies such as REST API, Microservices Architecture, Git Flow, MySQL Database, Cloud Infrastructures (AWS/GCP)
• Fluent in English
• Occasional travel may be required to meet with clients, stakeholders, or project teams

Benefits

• Hybrid Working Arrangement
• EPF, SOCSO & EIS
• Entitlement of various leaves such as Annual Leave, Medical Leave, Compassionate Leave, Paternity Leave, Maternity Leave etc
• Fun Working Environment
• Career Growth Opportunities