Software Development Manager

At Exact Asia Malaysia, we're part of Exact, a Netherlands-based global tech company delivering cloud-based solutions to over 675,000 businesses. As we expand in Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, and now Melaka, we're building new teams to support global growth. Join 700+ global tech professionals who value innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

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This = the job

Are you passionate about delivering smart, robust, and reliable software products? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where innovation and continuous improvement are crucial for our success? Join our Technology team at Exact Malaysia (Ipoh) as Development Manager.

This = the job you are looking for:

The Development Manager spearheads product development, sprints, release, innovation and continuous improvement in the portfolio. This role enhances efficiency, quality, and standardization through collaboration with Europe stakeholders, stakeholders in Malaysia, and team.

This role is crucial for the smooth functioning of our operations, managing processes, solving problems, driving efficiency, and supporting our teams to deliver excellent service to our customers. You will be responsible for:

• Growth: Play a critical role in enabling growth and building Technology Capability of Exact Ipoh, Malaysia.
• Lead and Inspire: Guide and develop multiple multidisciplinary software development teams.
• Team Engagement: Manage daily team interactions, oversee hiring processes, monitor performance, and facilitate their learning and development.
• Innovate and Collaborate: Deliver cutting-edge solutions in collaboration with product, Customer Success, Technology colleagues, following our innovation roadmap.
• Product Quality: Manage software quality issues related to development, integration, testing, and performance, acting as a key escalation point.
• Methodology Mastery: Implement effective software development methodologies and processes.
• Drive Innovation: Propel technical and functional innovation within the team.
• Standards and Design: Ensure software development adheres to standards and recommended designs.
• Visionary Leadership: Contribute to the short- and long-term technical vision and direction of the company.
• Strategic Execution: Execute technology strategies to support business and technology goals.
• Domain Expertise: Take ownership of a specific technical domain.

This = your team

The Technology Development team is responsible for and involved in developing SAAS based products that automates the business process of Finance, HR, Wholesale Distribution, Manufacturing and Projects. We do that along with highly competent engineers, who are organized in empowered product teams and who are encouraged to continuously develop themselves. As we embark on overall growth and growth in Malaysia, Ipoh is our new location in the block expanding fast.

This = what you bring

Experience: Minimum of 10 years in .NET development.

Technical Skills:

• Extensive experience in web development using C# or VB.Net, .NET or .NET framework, JavaScript (native and/or frameworks), and MS SQL Server.
• Proficiency in unit testing and code reviews.
• Strong understanding of clean code principles and SOLID design principles.
• In-depth knowledge of SQL, with performance tuning experience being a plus.
• Experience with web service APIs such as REST and WCF/SOAP.
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps, including source control and CI/CD pipelines.

Methodologies:

• Familiarity with Scrum and Agile product development methodologies.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, in English.
• Proactive and effective in a hybrid working environment.
• Ability to foster a team environment that encourages initiative, creativity, and achievement of goals.

This = what you get:

• Work Hard, Play Hard: We believe in balancing personal and professional commitments.
• New Office in Ipoh: Join us as we expand our team to other states. Leaders interested in being based in Ipoh, do apply
• Hybrid Working Model: Enjoy a good work-life balance with flexible working hours.
• Global Collaboration: Work with a dynamic global team, including colleagues from our headquarters in the Netherlands.
• Flexible Benefits: Health screening, dental, optical allowance, and more.
• Wellbeing Allowance: Improve your quality of life with our wellbeing allowance.
• Insurance Coverage: Comprehensive insurance coverage for peace of mind.
• Incremental EPF Contribution: Benefit from increased employer EPF contributions.
• Continuous Learning: Enroll in physical/virtual training at your pace for career growth.
• Unlimited Learning Access: Access LinkedIn Learning and our company learning platform.
• Agile Exposure: Experience Agile Software Development Methodology - SCRUM.
• Modern Practices: Engage in software engineering using modern best practices.
• Challenging Work: Take on impactful work that brings value to customers.
• Multicultural Environment: Thrive in a diverse and inclusive workplace.
• Smart Casual Attire: Dress comfortably and professionally in a smart casual environment.

Please note that this position is open to candidates who are currently residing in Malaysia and authorized to work here. At this time, we are unable to support international relocation or visa sponsorship.