Technical Lead Java

PT. Wide Technologies Indonesia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing IT consulting firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Software Engineer Lead (Java) to lead backend system design and mentor a high-performing team. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience, with strong Java expertise, and will be responsible for the full software development lifecycle. This position offers a chance to collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and drive continuous improvement in engineering practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of software development experience focused on Java.
• Experience as a Technical Lead or Senior Software Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, testing, and deployment of Java-based systems.
• Own the end-to-end software development lifecycle.
• Provide technical leadership to a team of engineers.
• Conduct code reviews ensuring performance and security.

Skills

Java

Spring/Spring Boot

RESTful API design

Microservices architecture

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Git-based version control

Relational/NoSQL databases

Communication skills

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Technical Lead Java / Software Engineer Lead / Tech Lead

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We are a fast-growing IT Consulting firm delivering cutting-edge technology solutions to clients across various industries. To strengthen our engineering capability, we are seeking a Software Engineer Lead (Java) who will take ownership of backend system design, lead complex development initiatives, and mentor a high-performing engineering team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, testing, and deployment of Java-based backend systems and enterprise applications.
• Own the end-to-end software development lifecycle, ensuring adherence to clean code principles, architecture standards, and best practices.
• Design and maintain scalable, secure, and high-performance backend architectures.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (consultants, frontend developers, QA, DevOps, and clients) to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions.
• Provide technical leadership, coaching, and mentorship to backend and full-stack developers.
• Conduct detailed code reviews, ensuring maintainability, performance, and security standards.
• Manage Git-based workflows, including branching strategies, code merging, and release coordination.
• Act as Product Demo PIC, presenting technical solutions, architecture decisions, and progress updates to clients.
• Track development progress and ensure alignment with project timelines, scope, and delivery commitments.
• Assign, monitor, and prioritize development tasks for team members, ensuring accountability and efficiency.
• Lead technical recap sessions to address progress, blockers, risks, and solution approaches.
• Prepare man-day (MD) estimations for development tasks, enhancements, and new initiatives.
• Lead and coordinate a development team of 10–15 engineers (Backend-focused, with Frontend collaboration).
• Drive continuous improvement in engineering practices, tooling, documentation, and team collaboration.

Candidate Requirements (Mandatory – Java-Focused)

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
• Minimum 5+ years of professional software development experience, with strong emphasis on Java.
• Proven experience as a Technical Lead / Senior Software Engineer / Engineering Lead.
• Strong expertise in Java (Spring / Spring Boot mandatory).
• Solid understanding of RESTful API design, microservices architecture, and backend integration patterns.
• Strong experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
• Familiarity with authentication, authorization, and application security best practices.
• Hands-on experience with Git-based version control and collaborative development workflows.
• Ability to perform system design, architecture reviews, and technical decision-making.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate with stakeholders and explain technical concepts clearly.

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