Manager, Software Engineering

Job Description

We are looking for someone to join our team to be part of the Digital and Cultural transformation at AirAsia. The key purpose of this role is to build powerful teams to deliver custom-coded software solutions to meet fast-changing business needs. You must work closely with the Product, Data, PMO & Operations teams to deliver quality solutions.

What You'll Do

Team Leadership & Strategy

• Build and Grow: Build and maintain distributed teams while coaching, managing, and growing individuals within the team.
• Agile Advocacy: Believe in and influence an iterative agile approach to everything we do.
• Process Improvement: Help design, implement, and manage software development processes and tools.
• Collaboration: Work collaboratively with other technology and business leaders to ensure that Software Engineering technology is fully leveraged to deliver the business strategy.
• Vendor Management: Engage and manage 3rd party vendors for development resource bodyshopping.

Technical Execution & Delivery

• Hands-on Coding: Actively contribute to the codebase to solve complex problems, leading by example through hands-on coding, debugging, and refactoring using languages such as Javascript, Python, or C#.
• Solution Design: Define software solutions in close collaboration with the Product team and recommend COTS solutions where appropriate.
• Quality Assurance: Build quality into the processes and products we own. Define operational metrics to ensure delivered software works seamlessly in Production.
• CI/CD Evolution: Understand the value of true CI/CD, driving automation initiatives to improve Development/QA using modern tools.
• Tech Stack Evolution: Help evolve our tech stack, including microservices, server-less architectures, and modern programming languages.

Technical Skills & Competencies

• Backend & Architecture:
• • Experience developing backend scalable applications/APIs.
• Must be comfortable working with frameworks such as and .Net.
• Proficiency in at least one of the following: Javascript / Python / C#.

• Solid understanding of 3rd party data transactions and security over operations such as RESTful API or WebSockets.

• Frontend & Mobile:

• • Experienced in front-end development with vast knowledge in Javascript, CSS, HTML.
• Deep knowledge of frameworks such as React or Angular.

• Experience developing mobile-first applications with responsive UI/UX.

• Cloud & Infrastructure:

• • Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP), utilizing relevant services to enhance application reliability, scalability, and performance.

• Experience driving and executing automation initiatives using CI/CD tools.

• Quality & Operations:

• • Knowledge of professional software engineering best practices for the full SDLC, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, and testing.
• Experience with performance testing and load testing tools.
• Knowledge of Application Logging, Monitoring, and Performance Management.

Role Challenges & Environment

• Fast-Paced Aviation Environment: Thrive in the high-speed, high-pressure aviation industry, adapting quickly to deliver digital transformation and meet fast-changing business needs.
• Hybrid Teams: Management of blended teams made up of in-house and outsourced resources.
• Complexity: Management of multiple concurrent projects and development across multiple technology stacks.
• Innovation: Ensure that AirAsia keeps up with technology evolution and surpasses its regional and industry peers.
• Risk Management: Identify opportunities for innovation while assessing marketplace obstacles and technical hurdles.

Qualifications

• Experience: 10+ years of management experience in Software Engineering.
• Education: Degree in Computer Science or a related technical field or equivalent practical experience
• Soft Skills:
• • Must have excellent communication, organization, and teamwork skills.
• Possess great attention to detail and a sharp analytical mind.

We are all different - one talent to another - that is how we rely on our differences. At AirAsia, you will be treated fairly and given all chances to be your best.We are committed to creating a diverse work environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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