Chapter Lead of Software Development
About the job
- At least 10–15 years of total information technology experience, with a strong background in software engineering, solution architecture, and artificial intelligence development.
- At least 3 years of people-management experience in software or solution delivery.
- Familiarity with Agile adoption in large software development teams of 10–20 squads.
- Familiarity with modern programming languages and technologies, including Java, Golang, and Node.js, as well as frontend and backend technology.
- Familiarity with modern architecture, including microservices, event-driven architecture, and enterprise architecture.
- Ability to communicate with executive leadership.
- Lead software engineers, DevOps, cloud engineers, system analysts, and UX/UI teams to deliver scalable, secure, and resilient solutions for Core Retail businesses in Thailand and Malaysia.
- Manage large engineering teams in cross-functional settings to deliver solutions on time and within budget.
- Govern high-scale, resilient, and cost-optimized systems; establish and enforce engineering standards across cross-functional teams to ensure consistent adherence to technology roadmaps and best practices.
- Drive strategic resource planning and talent development to align team capabilities with evolving business goals in the retail technology sector.
- Address competency gaps to build a high-performing, future-ready engineering organization.
- Manage vendor relationships and performance to ensure solution delivery meets information technology standards and service-level agreements.
- Manage and optimize software development and outsourcing budgets to achieve cost efficiencies aligned with information technology finance strategy and resource optimization.
- Lead and mentor adoption of the AI software development life cycle to increase productivity in the software development process.
About the company
CP Axtra Public Company Limited runs wholesale and retail business in Thailand and Asia, with Makro as its B2B wholesale arm and Lotus’s as its B2C hypermarkets and supermarkets, plus mall space leasing. It sells food, fresh produce, dry goods, and non-food items through its store network and online channels, supported by an omnichannel platform and private-label options. The company differentiates itself by combining a large wholesale ecosystem with a broad consumer retail footprint and a digital RetailTech stack that links stores, online services, and data-driven supply chain improvements, including partnerships with Cainiao and Microsoft. Its goal is to become a leading RetailTech player in Asia by expanding its omnichannel reach, optimizing supply chains, and growing its networks of stores, online services, and mall spaces.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Bangkok, Thailand
Founded
1988
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- 1Q2026 revenue hit 136.05 billion baht, with net profit 2.793 billion baht.
- H1 2026 revenue reached 268.334 billion baht, while mall occupancy rose 4%.
- Management plans 110 new Southeast Asia stores, expanding Thailand, Malaysia, and the Philippines.
What critics are saying
- Q4 2026 Food Purveyor closing depends on Malaysian approvals and integration execution.
- 2025 profit fell from weaker non-food sales and an IT system incident.
- CP Axtra's premium Malaysia push faces entrenched Village Grocer rivals and share loss.
What makes CP Axtra unique
- Makro and Lotus's combine Thailand wholesale scale with consumer grocery reach across channels.
- The 4 March 2026 Food Purveyor deal adds premium Malaysia locations Lotus's lacks.
- Q1 2026 online sales surged 27.6%, proving omnichannel execution beyond store traffic.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Vacation
Gym Membership
Performance Bonus
Company News
Thailand’s CP Axtra Public Company Ltd is acquiring The Food Purveyor, which runs Village Grocer and Ben's Independent Grocer, for RM1.7 billion from private equity firm Navis Capital.