Tech Lead (Software Engineer)

ABOUT US As Southeast Asia’s #1 integrated logistics provider, Teleport is all about making logistics fast, affordable and reliable. Our mission? To move things across Southeast Asia better than anyone else. We’re focused on making next-day delivery a reality for all. #TeamTeleport is guided by our values: Move with urgency — because time is crucial; Aim to pioneer — constantly innovating to stay ahead; Do it with intent — delivering with purpose and precision; and Keep it real — maintaining authenticity and transparency in all we do. Learn more about Teleport here: https://www.teleport.it/ A DAY IN A LIFE At Teleport, we’re building toward IPO — and that means doing the boring things well. Execution, discipline, and follow-through matter as much as big ideas. Your day will be varied, often crossing functions, but most of your time will focus on delivering results, owning your scope end-to-end, making fast, data-informed decisions, and following through on fundamentals like reporting, documentation, and processes. How we work matters as much as what we achieve. Doing the basics right, every time, sets us up for success. Most of your time will be spent driving impact through: You will lead the engineering efforts — focusing on translating technical architecture into reliable sprint plans, ensuring system predictability, and mentoring engineers to drive end-to-end delivery ownership. Key Responsibilities Lead planning and delivery execution by breaking down epics & architecture design into actionable sprint goals and actively resolving blockers. Review, refine, and challenge architectural designs to ensure they are scalable, buildable, and aligned with the core technical domain. Own and elevate code review standards across the team, balancing high quality and turnaround speed to enable rapid deployment without over-engineering. Drive continuous process improvements across CI/CD maturity, sprint predictability, incident response, and system observability. Mentor and coach engineers on technical craft and delivery ownership, supporting team growth as engineering capabilities scale. Coordinate closely with cross-functional and external service teams to align on integration dependencies and data contracts. Technical Requirements Experience: 7-10 years in professional software engineering, with at least 2 years in a technical lead or lead engineer role. Core Stack: Strong, expert-level proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, and Spring Webflux , with a proven track record of designing and scaling event-driven microservices. Messaging & Data: Practical experience managing data contracts and asynchronous pipelines utilizing Google Cloud Pub/Sub, Kafka, MongoDB , and PostgreSQL or AlloyDB . (Apache Pulsar is a strong plus). Frontend Exposure: Sufficient familiarity with React, Next.js, Vite PWA, or Flutter to comfortably review code and unblock frontend delivery. Cloud Ecosystem: Working knowledge of Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services and deployment patterns, including Cloud Run. (Tencent Cloud or China-market exposure is a plus). Track Record: Proven ability to improve sprint predictability, shorten code review turnaround, and reduce production incidents. At Teleport, we’re all about creating a diverse and inclusive team where everyone feels valued. We believe that different perspectives make us stronger and help us do logistics better across Southeast Asia. We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate what makes each of us unique. If you’re passionate about making a difference, we’d love to hear from you! Work-Life at #TeamTeleport Unlimited training -You will have access to a wide range of learning resources including Notion! Ditch the Suit & Tie - Be comfortable as you are, express your inner Fashionista… as long as it's not a birthday suit! Vacation and time away - Sometimes you need to recharge and come back energized! That’s why you will get 90% off flights to destinations within AirAsia's network, 10%-15% discounts on selected eateries at KLIA2. Growth opportunities - We embrace and take on opportunities to learn and grow at Teleport as we reimagine the way we do things. Yes, we meet the challenge head on as a team, and we celebrate together with you when you succeed and reap the rewards when the hard work pays off!