Senior Technical Lead
Malaysia
Job Description
Senior Technical Lead
Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur

Job Summary

HCL Technologies Malaysia SDN BHD is seeking a motivated and talented AI Python Developer to join our team in Kuala Lumpur. This full-time position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects and collaborate with a dynamic team of professionals.

What you'll be doing

As part of IT Innovation projects, you will join the AI Factory/Innovation team as an AI Python Developer. You will be responsible for the development, integration and optimization of artificial intelligence models for various business use cases.

You will work in an agile mode, closely collaborating with Data Scientists, solution architects, and business and IT teams from other CACEIS divisions. You will play a key role in the industrialisation and deployment of AI solutions into production.

As a vibe coding expert, you have full command of generative AI tools (GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude, ChatGPT) to accelerate development while maintaining high quality standards. You are able to break down complex problems into clear instructions for the AI and to validate/optimise the generated code.

Targeted Profile : Experienced Python Developer, AI/ML expert, proficient in vibe coding, capable of rapidly developing innovative solutions with AI assistance while ensuring code quality and maintainability.

• Participation in workshops with IT/business teams and Data Scientists
• Development and optimisation of AI/ML models for business use cases
• Integration and deployment of models in production (APIs, microservices)
• Expert use of vibe coding to accelerate development without compromising quality
• Implementation of MLOps pipelines (training, versioning, monitoring)
• Automated testing and validation of models (performance, robustness, bias)
• Detailed technical documentation (code, models, APIs, reusable prompts)
• Performance optimisation (latency, costs, scalability)
• Technology watch and recommendations on new AI techniques
• Sharing of vibe coding best practices with the tea


What we're looking for
• Bachelor's or Master degree in information technology or equivalent

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Python development with an AI/ML focus
• Proven experience in vibe coding with productive use of AI tools (GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude, ChatGPT)
• Expertise in ML/DL frameworks: TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, Hugging Face, LangChain
• Confirmed experience with LLMs (fine-tuning, prompt engineering, RAG, agents)
• Proficiency with Cloud platforms (AWS SageMaker, Azure ML, GCP Vertex AI)
• Knowledge of MLOps technologies and CI/CD pipelines for AI models
• Skills in data engineering (preprocessing, feature engineering,  and hopefullydata pipelines)
• Proficiency in databases (SQL, NoSQL, Vector DBs)
• Experience in API development (FastAPI, Flask, REST)
• Good knowledge of containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Expertise in testing and code quality (pytest, unittest, code coverage)
• Knowledge of version control tools (Git, GitLab/GitHub)
• Nice to have: Experience in Computer Vision and/or NLP

• Malaysian Candidates Preferred

 

 

 

 

 

Key Responsibilities

 

 

 

Soft Skills:

• Strong critical thinking skills when analyzing AI-generated code

• Ability to break down complex problems and formulate effective solutions

• Intellectual curiosity and active monitoring of AI technologies

• Pragmatism: balance between development speed and quality

• Rigor in code validation and optimization

• Autonomy and proactive approach

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team

• Agile and adaptable mindset

• Ability to share knowledge and best practices

Skill Requirements

 

 

 

Soft Skills:

• Strong critical thinking skills when analyzing AI-generated code

• Ability to break down complex problems and formulate effective solutions

• Intellectual curiosity and active monitoring of AI technologies

• Pragmatism: balance between development speed and quality

• Rigor in code validation and optimization

• Autonomy and proactive approach

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team

• Agile and adaptable mindset

• Ability to share knowledge and best practices

Other Requirements

 

 

 

Soft Skills:

• Strong critical thinking skills when analyzing AI-generated code

• Ability to break down complex problems and formulate effective solutions

• Intellectual curiosity and active monitoring of AI technologies

• Pragmatism: balance between development speed and quality

• Rigor in code validation and optimization

• Autonomy and proactive approach

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team

• Agile and adaptable mindset

• Ability to share knowledge and best practices

Information at a Glance

Why HCLTech?

At HCLTech, you'll supercharge your potential. You'll find your career. And you'll find your spark. All at a place that knows that helping its customers stay on top starts by putting its people first.

HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 223,000 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around digital, engineering, cloud and AI, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending June 2026 totaled $14.8 billion.