Technical Lead (Java & Spring Boot)

Chubb European Group Ltd.; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company in Malaysia is seeking a hands-on Tech Lead with deep expertise in Java and Spring Boot to guide a high-performing squad. The Tech Lead will provide end-to-end technical leadership, ensure engineering excellence, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have proven experience as a Tech Lead or Senior Developer, excellent mentoring skills, and a strong understanding of agile methodologies. This role offers the opportunity to drive innovation in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Tech Lead or Senior Developer in Java and Spring Boot.
• Strong understanding of software engineering standards and release management.
• Experience with code reviews, testing standards, and performance optimization.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end technical leadership and guidance throughout the development lifecycle.
• Promote and enforce common tooling, coding, and testing standards.
• Mentor and coach engineers, promoting growth and development.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Agile methodologies

Mentoring

Stakeholder management

Performance optimization

Tools

Jira

CI/CD tools

Docker

Kubernetes

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.
• 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).