Head of Software Engineering

Job Description : Head of Software Engineering (Backend) MALAYSIA This role is an exciting opportunity for a tech-savvy leader with a strong background in backend development and people management. The successful candidate will be responsible for defining the technology strategy, creating micro services, establishing robust deployment topologies, and nurturing an extensive network of practitioners. This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment where your expertise will directly impact the company's technological advancements. Leadership role focusing on people development & capability building Accountable for defining the operating model of the Chapter area Opportunity to provide thought leadership on the craft What you'll do: As the Head of Software Engineering (Backend), you will play a pivotal role in shaping the technological future of our client's operations. Your primary responsibility will be to define the technology strategy and roadmap for backend technologies, ensuring that it aligns with the company's overall objectives. You will also be tasked with establishing a robust deployment topology that caters to critical non-functional requirements such as zero downtime and blue-green deployments. Additionally, you will work closely with the business team to identify projected growth volumes and perform capacity planning of backend infrastructure resources. Your role will also involve establishing and operating an API platform that promotes the re-use of APIs across WRB, including API discoverability. Lastly, you will ensure that all artefacts and assurance deliverables adhere to the required standards and policies. Define technology strategy & roadmap for backend technologies Establish a robust deployment topology catering to critical non-functional requirements Provide inputs in technology evaluations related to back-end development Work with business to identify projected growth volumes and perform capacity planning of backend infrastructure resources Establish and operate an API platform promoting re-use of APIs across WRB including API discoverability Ensure all artefacts and assurance deliverables are as per the required standards and policies What you bring: The ideal candidate for the Head of Software Engineering (Backend) position brings a wealth of experience and knowledge in backend development. With a Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience), you have spent over 14 years honing your skills in backend development. You have a strong proficiency in at least one backend programming language and framework (e.g., Java/Spring, Python/Django), and a solid understanding of database management systems, including both SQL and NoSQL databases. Your expertise extends to performance engineering of distributed systems, and you are experienced in developing and consuming RESTful APIs. Familiarity with version control systems such as Git, Bitbucket and CI / CD platforms like ADO, Jenkins is also required. Above all, you possess excellent communication and collaboration skills that enable you to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience) 14+ years of experience in backend development, with strong proficiency in at least one backend programming language and framework (e.g., Java/Spring, Python/Django) Solid understanding of database management systems, including both SQL and NoSQL databases Expertise in performance engineering of distributed systems Experience developing and consuming RESTful APIs Familiarity with version control systems, such as Git, Bitbucket and CI / CD platforms like ADO, Jenkins Excellent communication and collaboration skills

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