Senior Engineering Manager (Backend)

AirAsia

  • Kuala Lumpur
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Job DescriptionWhat we do, and why we do itThe financial services industry is evolving to give consumers the transparency, control and financial wellbeing they deserve. In a world where technology can change how we live for the better, there is no reason to be burdened by legacy systems, bureaucracy and mediocrity. It’s time for a change, and you can be part of this revolution!BigPay is everything you wish your bank was: fair, transparent, frictionless. We went back to the drawing board to explore how new technologies could bring power back to you. Our goal is to solve real world money problems for millions of people by empowering them, and providing a simple interface for users to send, receive and track their money.Life at BigPayWe’re fast, curious and ambitious. We are on a fearless adventure to change financial services for consumers, and we value ownership, initiative and leadership from everyone in the company. We’re going out of our way to recruit the most intelligent, creative and talented people in the world. We want innovators, and that means maintaining an environment where they can flourish. Our only boss is the consumer. BigPay values highly collaborative, hardworking people, who can deconstruct problems on the fly and take the team with them, while being inventive, iterative and agile. We never want to reach a stage where you are not challenged on a daily basis – because it means we’re not going fast enough.We are HiringWe are looking for a talented Senior Engineering Manager specifically in Backend to join our team. Reporting directly to the CTO, your role will be integrated within the larger team within the BigPay Group as a critical technology leader leading teams and building features for all markets.Role DescriptionYour core responsibilities include (but are not limited to)Team Leadership & People ManagementLead, mentor, and develop a team of backend engineers across multiple experience levelsDrive hiring initiatives to build and scale the team, including candidate evaluation and interview processesFoster a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and technical excellenceConduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and career development planning for direct reportsImplement retention strategies and create growth pathways that align individual aspirations with business needsBuild and maintain high-performing, collaborative team dynamics within the squad structureBased in Malaysia but technically direct a distributed team of backend engineers in one or more of the Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand marketsTechnical Leadership & DeliveryProvide architectural guidance and technical direction for backend systems and servicesConduct thorough code reviews and architecture reviews(RFCs) to ensure quality and scalabilityMake strategic decisions about when to engage in hands-on coding versus focusing on leadership activitiesTake ultimate accountability for technical deliverables and project outcomes from your teamEnsure systems are designed for reliability, performance, and maintainability at scaleDrive adoption of engineering best practices, tools, and methodologies, in alignment with Platform CoEChampion engineering initiatives that improve developer productivity and system reliability, in alignment with Platform CoECross-Functional CollaborationPartner closely with Squads to translate business requirements into technical solutions, deployment and monitoringFacilitate effective communication between technical and non-technical stakeholdersParticipate in squad planning sessions and cross-team coordination effortsPresent technical concepts and project updates to executive leadership and other stakeholders, as neededPotential representative of backend engineering to partners, regulators and other financial institutions in Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand.Strategic Planning & ExecutionContribute to squad roadmap planning and resource allocation decisionsBalance technical debt management with feature development prioritiesDrive estimation, planning, and delivery of complex backend initiativesIdentify and mitigate technical and operational risksTo be successfulYou should have:Experience in leading tech teams and on-time delivery of large scale distributed systems with a bottoms-up understanding of system architecture, interactions and complexities at scaleStrong knowledge of system design, distributed systems architecture with proven experience of implementing the same, especially around money flowsStrong experience in delivery management, estimation, tracking to work closely with multiple squad leads to meet objectivesStrong knowledge of Java, Rust, or similar languages; experience with Rust, Springboot, Kotlin, Kafka, Kubernetes, Terraform, Google Cloud Platform is highly beneficialExperience in operating production software systems at scaleExperience in build and run of regulated systems with high uptime requirements is highly desirableStrong experience with distributed systems and micro-servicesDeep understanding of engineering processes such as RFCs, Development best practices etc.Experience working in a squad-type Agile environment across multiple functional guilds ( product, operations, backend, mobile etc. )Outstanding communication skills to operate at various levels of abstraction across multiple stakeholders (from juniors to C-suite) and vendorsCapability to adapt to a dynamic, fast-paced environmentBe a self-starter with the ability to demonstrate value and add structured thinking to abstract problems to influence our talented backend engineers with the right guidanceBe a talent attraction magnet for potential new hires in backend engineering as a significant voice in the Malaysian technology community is highly sought after
We are all different - one talent to another - that is how we rely on our differences. At AirAsia, you will be treated fairly and given all chances to be your best.We are committed to creating a diverse work environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.Search Firm Representatives - AirAsia does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place.

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