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Technical Project Manager - Microservices

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Technical Project Manager leading end-to-end delivery of cloud-native microservices and distributed backend systems for a global technology services firm, based hybrid in Kuala Lumpur. Manages sprint planning, releases, and globally distributed backend teams while driving Agile, Scrum, and DevOps practices.

Technical Project Manager - Microservices

Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Work Mode: Hybrid

Employment type: Permanent

Experience Level: 8–12 years

Work Eligibility: Applicants must have the legal right to work in Malaysia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Our client is a global technology services and digital engineering organization with multi-billion-dollar revenue and operations across numerous countries worldwide. With a workforce of over 20,000 professionals, they deliver innovative solutions in cloud, data, AI, and enterprise modernization to leading enterprises across industries.

We are seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager - Microservices to lead the delivery of cloud-native microservices and distributed backend systems.

Responsibilities
  • Lead end-to-end delivery of cloud-native microservices and distributed backend system projects.
  • Translate business requirements into actionable technical workstreams and delivery plans.
  • Define project scope, milestones, risks, dependencies, and resource allocation.
  • Drive sprint planning, backlog prioritisation, release management, and progress tracking.
  • Manage and mentor backend development teams, including globally distributed teams.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
  • Act as the primary interface between engineering, product, leadership, and customers.
  • Communicate project status, risks, and mitigation plans to stakeholders and executives.
  • Drive adoption of Agile, Scrum, and DevOps best practices in software delivery.
  • Monitor project KPIs, service health, and operational metrics.
  • Oversee deployment planning, release coordination, and production readiness.
  • Lead risk management and strategic planning for technical projects.
Requirements
Must-have:
  • 4–6 years of relevant experience in technical project management or related roles.
  • Applicants must have the legal right to work in Malaysia. Visa sponsorship is not available.
  • Technical project management experience delivering cloud-native microservices or distributed backend systems.
  • Strong understanding of microservices architecture and cloud platforms.
  • Experience with API development and data processing pipelines.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor backend development teams, including globally distributed teams.
  • Proven track record in Agile software delivery and project/program management.
  • Experience in stakeholder management and executive communication for technical projects.
  • Ability to drive adoption of Agile, Scrum, and DevOps best practices in software delivery.
  • Experience in risk management and strategic planning for complex technical projects.
Nice-to-have:
  • PMP, PMI-ACP, Scrum Master, SAFe, or equivalent project management certification.
  • Telecommunications industry experience.
  • Experience managing cloud analytics or data processing platforms.
  • Familiarity with Go (Golang), Kubernetes, NATS, Kafka, RabbitMQ, ClickHouse, PostgreSQL, OAuth2/Keycloak, or Grafana and observability platforms.
Why Join Us
  • Join a dynamic team at the forefront of cloud-native technology and large-scale distributed systems.
  • Opportunity to lead impactful projects and collaborate with talented professionals across the globe.
  • Contribute to innovative solutions in a fast-paced environment.
  • Supportive culture focused on growth, continuous learning, and technical excellence.

Apply Now: https://www.careers-page.com/oxy/job/V6768XV8

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