Technical Lead (Java & Spring Boot)

Chubb; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a hands-on Tech Lead with deep expertise in Java and Spring Boot. The role involves providing end-to-end technical leadership, mentoring engineers, and ensuring engineering excellence. Candidates should have proven experience in software engineering standards and agile methodologies, excellent communication skills, and familiarity with tools like Jira and CI/CD. This position offers the opportunity to drive innovation in a high-performing team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Tech Lead or Senior Developer in Java and Spring Boot.
• Strong understanding of software engineering standards and release management.
• Excellent mentoring, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end technical leadership throughout the development lifecycle.
• Conduct code reviews and coach team members to uphold engineering standards.
• Drive continuous improvement through retrospectives and process reviews.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Agile methodologies

Mentoring and communication

Performance optimization

Tools

Jira

CI/CD tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Purpose of Role

• We are seeking a hands‑on Tech Lead with deep expertise in Java and Spring Boot to guide a high‑performing squad in delivering robust, scalable, and high‑quality solutions.
• The Tech Lead will ensure engineering excellence, drive productivity, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Provide end‑to‑end technical leadership and guidance throughout the development lifecycle.
• Exhibit deep expertise in Java and Spring Boot, serving as the technical authority for design and maintenance.
• Promote and enforce common tooling, coding, and testing standards.
• Conduct code reviews, utilize code scanners, and coach team members to uphold engineering standards.
• Drive continuous improvement through retrospectives, root cause analyses, and process reviews.
• Mentor and coach engineers, promoting growth and development.

Qualifications

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Tech Lead or Senior Developer in Java and Spring Boot.
• Strong understanding of software engineering standards, agile methodologies, and release management.
• Experience with code reviews, testing standards, and performance optimization.
• Excellent mentoring, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Familiarity with Jira and CI/CD tools.
• Knowledge of security, compliance, and risk management in software delivery.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in insurance, finance, or regulated industries.
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience with microservices architecture and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).