We are looking to strengthen our team at our site in Kuala Lumpur

Team Leader - 2nd Level Support SW/IT/DB (m/f/d)

Based in Kuala Lumpur

We are looking for an experienced Team Leader – Second Level Support to lead and manage a local team of specialists, including Software Developers, Database Administrators, and IT Administrators. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring efficient second-level support, incident resolution, and continuous service improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage the local second-level support team, ensuring high performance and effective issue resolution.
Oversee and coordinate software troubleshooting, database administration, and IT infrastructure support.
Act as the primary escalation point for complex technical issues, ensuring timely and effective resolution.
Ensure adherence to service-level agreements (SLAs) and best practices in IT service management.
Drive root cause analysis, proactive problem-solving, and continuous service improvement initiatives.
Develop and maintain support processes, documentation, and knowledge bases.
Mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of collaboration and technical excellence.
Work closely with first-level support to streamline escalation workflows and enhance service efficiency.
Collaborate with and escalate issues to third-level support and development teams when necessary to ensure resolution of complex incidents.
Implement and optimize monitoring tools, automation, and IT support methodologies.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in IT, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
10+ years of experience in IT support, software development, or system administration, with at least 4 years in a leadership role.
Strong T-shaped expertise across software development, database management, and IT infrastructure.
Hands-on experience with IT service management (ITSM) and bug-tracking tools (e.g., Jira, ServiceNow, Redmine).
Familiarity with ITIL processes and best practices for incident and problem management.
Proven experience leading a cross-functional technical support team.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues.
Excellent communication skills in English and Bahasa Melayu (written and spoken).

Have we raised your interest?

Then we look forward to receiving your application!

If you have any questions about the position or are currently in an employment relationship and would like to clarify in a personal interview whether we offer the right conditions for you before you apply, we will be happy to help. Of course, we guarantee absolute discretion.

Simply contact us and we will arrange a telephone appointment to discuss all the details individually.