Full Time VP, Engineering Manager (Java) Jobs, in Eames Consulting Kuala Lumpur - Ricebowl

We are looking for a seasoned engineering leader to take on a VP-level Engineering Manager role within a high-performing technology function at a leading financial institution. Based in Kuala Lumpur, this is a people-first leadership position for someone who combines genuine technical depth in Java-based systems with the organisational maturity to lead multiple engineering teams in a complex, regulated environment.

If you thrive at the intersection of engineering rigour and delivery leadership — and you know how to build teams that do both well — this role is worth your attention.

What you'll be doing

• Leading and developing multiple engineering squads, setting the standard for code quality, technical documentation, and delivery practices across the group
• Partnering with product and business stakeholders to shape delivery priorities, manage competing demands, and keep engineering efforts aligned to broader organisational goals
• Owning the resolution of complex technical escalations — being the person the team turns to when problems get hard
• Contributing to technology strategy and roadmap planning alongside senior technical and business leadership
• Driving engineering process improvements: better ways of working, stronger cross-team coordination, and more consistent delivery outcomes
• Overseeing release planning, dependency management, and integration architecture across interconnected platforms
• Creating an environment where engineers grow — through mentorship, structured feedback, and meaningful technical challenge
• Ensuring the function maintains readiness across governance, audit, and compliance expectations inherent to operating in a regulated industry

What you bring

• Solid, demonstrable background in Java engineering — you can engage credibly in technical discussions about system design, APIs, integration patterns, and code quality
• Prior experience in a banking or financial services environment is essential; you understand what it means to build and operate technology in a regulated context
• A track record of leading multiple engineering teams simultaneously, with the people management skills to match
• Comfort working within Agile delivery frameworks at scale, including experience with SAFe or equivalent enterprise Agile approaches
• Experience with CI/CD practices, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), and modern software delivery tooling
• Strong communication and influencing skills — you work across organisational boundaries and can align diverse stakeholders without losing clarity
• The judgment to make sound technical and delivery decisions under pressure, and the confidence to push back when it matters

The opportunity

This is a senior role with real scope. You'll have visibility into strategic technology decisions, influence over how engineering is practised across your teams, and the backing of a mature institution that takes technology seriously. For the right person, it's a platform to lead meaningfully and leave a mark on how engineering gets done.