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Chapter Lead - Back End Engineering

Job description

Our client is a leading financial institution is currently hiring for their global team by looking for Technical Leaders handling back end engineering

Key Responsibilities :

  • Develop a technology strategy and roadmap for creating microservices, reusable APIs, and their integration across domain platforms and applications.
  • Contribute to technology evaluations and RFPs related to back-end development.
  • Design a strong deployment architecture to meet critical non-functional requirements, including zero downtime, blue-green deployments, and graceful service degradation during catastrophic failures.
  • Bring leadership experience as a former practitioner with strong leadership skills.
  • Ensure adherence to functional standards and best practices.
  • Provide thought leadership to the field, inspiring and retaining talent by fostering a broad internal and external network of professionals.
  • Focus on capability building rather than owning applications or managing delivery.
  • Create a strategic roadmap for technical initiatives.
  • Drive technology convergence and simplification within their area of respons

Key Requirements :

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • Over 14 years of experience in backend development, with expertise in at least one backend programming language and framework (e.g., Java/Spring, Python/Django).
  • Strong knowledge of database management systems, including both SQL and NoSQL databases.
  • Specialized experience in performance engineering for distributed systems.
  • Ability to clearly communicate the vision for the chapter and ensure the organization's overall skill development.
  • Skilled in identifying skill gaps and addressing risks to project deliverables.
  • Ensure all solutions comply with architectural standards.
  • Experience with developing and consuming RESTful APIs.
  • Familiar with version control systems such as Git, Bitbucket, and CI/CD platforms like ADO and Jenkins.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities and keen attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
  • Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.

How to Apply?

To apply, please click "APPLY NOW" or email Vimmal at Vimmal@ambition.com.my. Data provided is for recruitment purposes only.

Due to the volume of applications received, we regret to inform you that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

JTK Number: JTKSM 995 | Company Registration Number: 201301019088

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