Technical Lead (Java & Spring Boot)

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

Job summary

A leading insurance firm in Kuala Lumpur is looking for a Tech Lead to provide technical leadership and guide a team in developing high-quality solutions using Java and Spring Boot. The ideal candidate will have proven experience, strong mentoring skills, and a solid understanding of agile methodologies. Responsibilities include conducting code reviews, promoting best practices, and driving continuous improvement within the squad. This role is an excellent opportunity for those passionate about technology and team growth.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Tech Lead or Senior Developer in Java and Spring Boot.
• Strong understanding of software engineering standards and agile methodologies.
• Excellent mentoring and communication 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

Mentoring

Stakeholder management

Agile methodologies

Tools

Jira

CI/CD tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Job Description

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.

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 analysis, 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).