Application Lead, Information Technology

Google Chrome Microsoft Edge Apple Safari Mozilla Firefox Application Lead, Information TechnologyFull-timeJob Type (exemption status): Exempt position - Please see related compensation & benefits details belowBusiness Function: Information TechnologyWork Location: Pasir Gudang WD Media Office--LOC_WDT_MY0101Company DescriptionWD is building the infrastructure behind the AI-driven data economy.As AI scales, so does data. Every interaction, every model, every system generates data that must be stored, managed, and made accessible over time. That’s where we come in.We combine deep engineering expertise with global-scale manufacturing to deliver the storage systems that make AI possible, powering hyperscale data centers, cloud platforms, and enterprise infrastructure worldwide.This isn’t theoretical work. It’s real systems, at real scale, people solving some of the hardest challenges in technology today.We’re looking for people who want to build, solve, and operate at that level.Join us and let’s shape the future of data.Job DescriptionWe are seeking an experienced and technically strong Application Lead to join our Manufacturing IT Application team. The successful candidate will serve as a key technical contributor and team anchor — independently leading complex application development, providing technical mentorship, and driving digital transformation initiatives aligned with our manufacturing automation and digitalization goals.This role demands a self-directed professional who can operate with minimal supervision, manage multiple priorities across cross-functional stakeholders, and contribute to system architecture decisions.Key ResponsibilitiesApplication Development & System OwnershipLead the design, development, and maintenance of manufacturing-used applications using .NET Core and related frameworks, ensuring high availability, performance, and scalability.Serve as the primary technical owner of critical manufacturing IT systems deployed across multiple production sites (e.g., online tracking, WIP systems, testing & quality data platforms).Architect and implement application solutions that support manufacturing process monitoring, automation, and data traceability.Own full software development lifecycle (SDLC) from requirements analysis, solution design, development, testing, deployment, and post-production support.Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve complex software, ensuring optimal system performance and user experience.Data & IntegrationDesign and maintain robust database structures (SQL Server, Oracle DB, MySQL) and data pipelines to support manufacturing analytics and operational reporting.Lead data integration and linkage efforts between manufacturing systems (e.g., MES, testing & quality systems) to enable end-to-end product genealogy tracking and operational visibility.Support data onboarding, cleansing, and structured analysis for manufacturing process monitoring tools (e.g., Spotfire, Power BI, or equivalent).Digital Transformation & InnovationAct as a technical point person for MFG IT application and integration project requests — evaluating feasibility, defining technical approaches, and coordinating delivery priorities.Drive digitalization initiatives including manufacturing line automation, IoT integrations, AI/ML proof-of-concept implementations (e.g., computer vision for defect analysis, smartwatch-based applications), and digital worker agent platforms.Evaluate and introduce emerging technologies relevant to smart manufacturing and Industry 4.0 objectives.Technical Leadership & MentorshipProvide technical guidance, coaching to junior developers and peers within the MFG IT App team.Lead architectural discussions and propose technical standards, design patterns, and best practices for the team.Support knowledge transfer, documentation, and continuity planning to safeguard organizational knowledge.Stakeholder Collaboration & Project CoordinationCollaborate closely with business users,...