Lead Software Engineer

Rotate; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team in the cargo industry as a Lead Engineer, where you will define the technical direction and lead the development of innovative products. This role offers the chance to mentor junior developers while collaborating closely with product owners to create impactful features. You will drive best practices in software engineering and ensure high-quality, scalable solutions that enhance commercial decision-making for airlines. Embrace the opportunity to work in a vibrant environment that values your entrepreneurial spirit and fosters your career growth while tackling complex challenges in a critical industry.

Benefits

Career Development Opportunities

Travel Opportunities

Collaborative Work Environment

Exposure to Different Cultures

Flexible Work Hours

Team Building Activities

Qualifications

• 8+ years in software engineering with 1-2 years in a lead role.
• Proven experience in full-stack development and mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of core products while mentoring junior developers.
• Collaborate with Product Owner to translate business needs into technical tasks.

Skills

Full-Stack Development

Angular

Nest.js

Mentorship

Architecture

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Agile Practices

Tools

AWS

Databricks

Job description

Our Vision

Rotate is the go-to team in the cargo industry for commercial decision-making tools and solutions. We help airlines turn data into action and improve their day-to-day commercial decision-making.

What You Will Be Doing

We are looking for a Lead Engineer to join our team and lead the development of one or two of our core products. As a Lead Engineer, you will be responsible for defining the technical direction, making architectural decisions, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, scalable software solutions. You will work closely with product owners and engineers to create features that delight our users and meet their needs effectively. Additionally, you will mentor and coach junior developers, helping them grow technically and professionally.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and delivery of one or two core products.
• Provide technical leadership to a small team, guiding them in best practices and architecture decisions.
• Mentor and coach junior developers to ensure their ongoing technical growth.
• Collaborate with the Product Owner to translate business needs into actionable technical tasks.
• Ensure the team's development aligns with the company’s coding standards and best practices.
• Conduct code reviews to maintain code quality and foster a collaborative engineering culture.
• Drive the adoption of best practices in software engineering, including unit testing, CI/CD, and documentation.

What You Will Need

• Full-Stack Development: Proven experience in full-stack development.
• Experience: 8+ years in software engineering, with at least 1-2 years of experience in a technical lead role.
• Tech Stack: Strong proficiency in Angular or Nest.js (both are not required).
• Mentorship: Proven experience in mentoring junior developers and helping them grow.
• Architecture: Experience in designing and building scalable, maintainable front-end applications.
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively across teams.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Agile Practices: Comfortable working in an Agile environment.

Bonus Skills:

• Experience with AWS.
• Experience with Databricks.

Why Work at Rotate?

We are a team that solves an endless list of complex problems in an exciting industry. Our products are critical to airlines’ commercial decision-making and are built leveraging the latest technologies. We will tailor your development and career ambitions – ensuring you share in the success.

In addition to excellent compensation, we think you’ll be proud and motivated to build a career at Rotate because you will be able to:

• Build things that matter. Solve complex problems in a critical industry. Partner with airlines to co-develop data-driven SaaS products with the latest technology stack. Drive efficiency and sustainability in global supply chains.
• Write your own story. Feel like an entrepreneur within a well-funded company and established team. Help us build Rotate and share in our joint success. Partner with us to tailor your development and career ambition.
• Live unforgettable experiences. Get exposed to different cultures, go on unforgettable offsites, experience the highs and lows of start-up life…and if you’re keen, travel the world and eat sushi in Tokyo!

Where is the position located?

This role is based in our newly established office in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Our Malaysia office specializes in Software Engineering, Data Engineering, and Data Analysis. You will collaborate with talented tech colleagues.