Manager, Software Development

AirAsia

Not specified (assumed to be flexible or hybrid based on industry standards).
Design and develop cutting-edge software
Own platform architecture
Lead technical direction
AirAsia is seeking a hands-on Software Development Manager to lead the design and evolution of high-volume, distributed systems for their travel commerce platform, Wano. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software engineering and architecture, along with strong leadership skills to mentor teams and drive innovation

Job Summary

  • You will join a small, senior core team responsible for designing, strengthening, and evolving mission-critical platform capabilities that operate at high transaction volumes and serve millions of users across multiple markets.
  • We are looking for a Software Development Manager who is hands-on, willing to write code when required, lead by example, and set engineering and architectural standards especially during the early phases of platform build, transition, and scale-up.
  • Wano is Capital A’s B2B travel distribution powerhouse, uniting airline, hotel, and travel content into one seamless platform for partners across ASEAN and beyond.

Matching Summary

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AirAsia is seeking a hands-on Software Development Manager to lead the design and evolution of high-volume, distributed systems for their travel commerce platform, Wano. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software engineering and architecture, along with strong leadership skills to mentor teams and drive innovation.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • design and develop cutting-edge software
  • own platform architecture
  • lead technical direction
  • build for scale and resilience
  • champion engineering excellence
  • drive security and reliability by design

Nice-to-have

  • AI-assisted and/or vibe coding experience
  • Machine Learning, AI, Deep Learning
  • airline systems, OTA platforms, GDS/NDC integrations

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years of professional software engineering experience
  • 4-5 years in senior architecture or technical leadership
  • Experience designing and building high-volume, transactional, distributed systems
  • Hands-on coding experience in modern backend technologies
  • Deep understanding of distributed systems concepts
  • Experience with cloud platforms (GCP)
  • Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent

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