IT Manager (Senior Software Engineer/ Tech Lead)

Client Background:

Largest registrar and transfer agency and a market leader in the financial sector providing investor servicing. Our operations are spread across 180+ branches in India and 13 countries globally, namely Canada, USA, Oman, India, Malaysia, United Kingdom, UAE, Maldives, Singapore, Australia, Hong Kong, Philippines, and Bahrain. With over 100 million key investor accounts, we reach out to 3500+ issuers including banks, PSUs, and mutual funds. All this is possible with a diverse and robust workforce of 5,500+ experienced professionals who hail from various disciplines.

Industry: Fintech

Location: Kuala Lumpur

Headcount: 1

Tenure: Permanent

Remuneration: Basic + Medical benefits

Key Responsibilities

.Lead end-to-end application design, development, and delivery

.Architect scalable .NET and API-based solutions

.Oversee MSSQL database design and performance optimization

.Drive system integration and API strategy

.Translate business requirements into technical solutions

.Lead requirements workshops with stakeholders

.Review code quality, architecture, and best practices

.Manage junior developers and task allocation

.Ensure delivery across SDLC (Agile/Waterfall)

.Own production issues, escalation, and solutioning

Core Competencies

Technical Leadership

.Advanced .NET (Microservices, API-first architecture)

.MSSQL (high-performance design, indexing, optimization)

.API architecture (REST, integration patterns)

.Cloud exposure (AWS preferred)

.Functional / BA Skills (Value Added)

.Strong in BRD, FRD, solution design

.Ability to translate business ↠technical

.Experience in financial systems / operations / RTA (will be an advantage if with such experience)

Leadership Skills

.Team management

.Stakeholder management

.Decision-making & ownership

Experience & Qualification

.5-10 years experience

.Proven experience in leading teams or modules