AirAsia Next

Tech / AI / Software

Manager,SoftwareEngineering

Malaysia FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Manager, Software Engineering at AirAsia Next. Skills: Software Engineering Management, Team Leadership, Technical Strategy, Delivery Excellence, Agile Methodologies, Cloud Platforms, Microservices Architecture. Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers. Own team delivery, ensuring projects are executed effectively, on time, and with high quality”

What You'll Achieve.

delivering impactful technology solutions; drive delivery excellence; deliver scalable and reliable systems; Ensure a balance between technical excellence, delivery commitments, and team wellbeing; Monitor and improve engineering metrics such as delivery predictability, quality, and team health

Industry & Context.

Tech / AI / Software
Problems you'll solve

problem-solving; decision-making

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Proven experience as an Engineering Manager or a Technical Lead with people management experience, technical background with hands-on experience in technologies such as Java, React, GoLang, Solid understanding of software development life cycle and Agile methodologies, Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage performance, and develop talent, problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills, Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities

Nice to Have

Experience with cloud platforms (e. g. , AWS, Azure, GCP), Knowledge of microservices architecture and distributed systems, Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes), Experience scaling teams and systems in a fast-paced environment

What You'll Do.

and develop a team of engineers

ensuring projects are executed effectively

and with high quality

Remove blockers and enable team productivity

Support career growth and progression of team members

Provide oversight on technical solutions

Monitor and improve engineering metrics

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Partner closely with Product, Design, and other stakeholders; Partner with Technical Leads; coordinating across cross-functional teams (QA, Product, Operations, Support, etc. ); Collaborate with stakeholders; Build cross-team relationships; Represent the engineering team in leadership discussions

Communication Scope

Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities; Facilitate effective communication within the team and across the organization

Process & Methodology

Own team delivery, ensuring projects are executed effectively, on time, and with high quality, Manage team capacity, planning, and prioritization in alignment with business goals, Collaborate with stakeholders to define roadmaps, scope, and delivery timelines, Guide the team in making informed trade-offs between speed, quality, and complexity

Full Job Description

_Job Description_ **YOUR ROLE AS A: Manager, Software Engineering** Whether you’re applying for a developer, customer happiness, or crew role, at AirAsia Next we act as One AirAsia. If you are passionate about building high-performing teams and delivering impactful technology solutions in a dynamic environment, this is the opportunity for you. As a Software Engineering Manager with AirAsia Next, you will lead and grow a team of engineers, drive delivery excellence, and foster a healthy, inclusive, and high-performing engineering culture. You will partner closely with Product, Design, and other stakeholders to deliver scalable and reliable systems while supporting your team’s professional growth. **Responsibilities** * Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers through regular coaching, feedback, and performance management * Foster a strong engineering culture focused on collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement * Own team delivery, ensuring projects are executed effectively, on time, and with high quality * Partner with Technical Leads to drive system design, architecture decisions, and technical strategy * Remove blockers and enable team productivity by coordinating across cross-functional teams (QA, Product, Operations, Support, etc.) * Drive adoption of modern software development practices and Agile methodologies * Support career growth and progression of team members through structured development plans * Ensure a balance between technical excellence, delivery commitments, and team wellbeing * Facilitate effective communication within the team and across the organization * Champion experimentation, innovation, and continuous learning within the team **Duties** * Manage team capacity, planning, and prioritization in alignment with business goals * Collaborate with stakeholders to define roadmaps, scope, and delivery timelines * Provide oversight on technical solutions, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and performance * Guide the team in

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