Lead Software Engineer

About Snappymob Malaysia

Snappymob is a boutique technical consultancy specializing in fintech and financial services in Malaysia and APAC. We craft cutting-edge web and mobile solutions that push boundaries, tackling the impossible challenges that others won't even attempt.

Our vibrant team of 100+ innovators from 18 nationalities brings together world-class engineers, QA specialists, and designers. We're obsessed with our craft, thrive on continuous learning, and collaborate to turn ambitious ideas into reality.

About The Role

We are looking for a highly skilled Lead Software Engineer who thrives in hands-on development and technical problem-solving. This role is ideal for an engineer who wants to lead by example writing code, optimizing performance, and architecting scalable systems while mentoring a team of developers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead by example through active coding, debugging, and technical problem-solving.
• Architect, design, and implement scalable, high-performance systems.
• Optimize code for efficiency, maintainability, and performance.
• Conduct in-depth code reviews and enforce coding standards.
• Solve complex technical challenges related to system architecture, performance tuning, and security.
• Implement and refine CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, and deployment strategies.
• Develop robust APIs, database schemas, and scalable backend services.
• Ensure high-quality test coverage with unit, integration, and end-to-end testing.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and drive their adoption when relevant.
• Guide and mentor engineers through technical challenges and best practices.

What Would You Need?

• Extensive experience in hands-on software development across multiple domains.
• Strong coding proficiency in modern programming languages and frameworks.
• Expertise in scalable architectures, system design, and distributed computing.
• Deep understanding of database technologies (SQL, NoSQL) and data structures.
• Strong knowledge of API development, security best practices, and performance tuning.
• Hands-on experience with DevOps practices, including CI/CD and cloud infrastructure.
• Ability to analyze and debug performance bottlenecks in production systems.
• Passion for automation, efficiency, and writing clean, maintainable code.
• Strong problem-solving mindset with a focus on technical excellence.
  
• Must be a MALAYSIAN citizen.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Projects: Contribute to exciting, cutting-edge projects that challenge and enhance your skills.
• Accessible Location: Conveniently located near the LRT for easy commuting.
• Career Growth: Thrive with mentorship, skill-enhancing workshops, and continuous learning opportunities.
• Flexible Work Options: Hybrid working arrangement & flexible working hours.
• Competitive Salary: Reflecting your expertise, contributions, and industry standards.