Technology Lead

AirAsia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

AirAsia MOVE is seeking a Technology Lead to guide Java development teams in building innovative travel solutions. This role involves technical leadership, mentoring, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance software quality and performance. Join us to shape the future of budget travel with cutting-edge technology and a dynamic team culture.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Stock options

Executive perks

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in backend development, particularly Java.
• Proficient in multiple languages including Java, Python, or Go.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical direction and architectural oversight across components.
• Mentor and guide developers, supporting project execution and growth.

Skills

Java

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Spring Boot

JUnit

Job description

AirAsia MOVE is a dynamic ASEAN-focused budget travel company that’s redefining the way people experience travel. As part of the Capital A Group (better known as AirAsia), we aim to deliver seamless, customer-centric solutions that combine innovation and operational excellence. By focusing on creating delightful customer journeys, we’re shaping the future of budget travel.

About the Role

We are looking for a versatile and inspiring Technology Lead to guide our Java development teams in building scalable, secure, and innovative solutions within the travel domain. You’ll play a key role in leading engineering excellence, mentoring developers, and collaborating closely with the Engineering Manager to build a healthy, high-performing tech ecosystem.

This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a hands-on technical leadership role, enjoys shaping team culture, and is passionate about pushing boundaries through technology and mentorship.

Key Responsibilities

1. Technical Leadership & Mentorship

• Provide technical direction and architectural oversight across components, APIs, and services.
• Mentor and guide developers, supporting both project execution and individual growth.
• Conduct code reviews and enforce coding best practices and standards.
• Champion innovation and drive technical decision-making aligned with business needs.
• Stay current with emerging Java and backend development trends.

Software Development & Quality

• Design and implement robust, maintainable Java applications.
• Write clean, efficient, well-documented, and testable code.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize application performance and stability.
• Ensure adherence to security, scalability, and high availability requirements.
• Lead development through the entire software lifecycle, from design to deployment.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with cross-functional teams including QA, DevOps, and Product.
• Translate technical solutions to non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Engineering Managers to foster a positive and growth-driven engineering culture.
• Participate in sprint planning, estimation, and retrospectives to drive continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in backend development, particularly Java.
• Proficient in multiple languages (Java is a must; Python, Go, or others is a plus).
• Expertise in Spring Boot, Spring MVC, and JUnit.
• Solid grasp of object-oriented programming and design patterns.
• Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs.
• Strong knowledge of both relational and NoSQL databases.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred:

• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Familiarity with DevOps tools and CI/CD processes.
• Experience in microservices architecture.

Why Join AirAsia MOVE?

• Lead the transformation of AirAsia MOVE into a cutting-edge, all-in-one travel app.
• Shape the future of OTA and fintech-driven travel experiences.
• Work in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
• Competitive compensation, stock options, and executive perks.
• If you are a visionary tech leader ready to make a massive impact, we’d love to hear from you!