China Tech Lead

Shenzhen Permanent RMB6,678,360 - RMB8,219,520 per year View Job Description
This role will oversee local engineering initiatives, technical operations, regulatory compliance programmes, and cross-border co-work with international teams, while empowering the growth of the organisation's technology capabilities in China.
  • Opportunity to Shape and Scale a China Technology Function
  • Opportunity to work within an international business environment.

About Our Client

Our client is an international enterprise software provider serving large-scale corporate customers across the Asia-Pacific region

Job Description

Engineering Management

  • Manage engineering activities and technical projects within China.
  • Establish development processes, engineering standards, and quality practices.
  • Drive system reliability, scalability, availability, and operational efficiency.
  • Participate in technology planning aligned with business goals.



Organisation Development

  • Build and grow local engineering capabilities.
  • Hire, mentor and develop technical professionals.
  • Create an environment focused on accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement.
  • Contribute to workforce planning and organisational design.



Architecture and Infrastructure

  • Guide architecture across backend systems, cloud environments, and platform services.
  • Evaluate technologies and operational models suitable for the China market.
  • Ensure secure and resilient infrastructure operations.



Security and Regulatory Programmes

  • Manage initiatives related to MLPS 2.0 implementation and certification.
  • Coordinate ICP filing activities where applicable.
  • Drive projects associated with the Data Security Law (DSL) and Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL).
  • Establish governance practices related to cybersecurity and data protection.
  • Evaluate and implement Chinese commercial cryptography standards, including SM2, SM3 and SM4 where required.



International Stakeholder Engagement

  • Act as the primary technology counterpart for overseas management teams.
  • Align priorities among regional business and technology stakeholders.
  • Facilitate communication across different markets and functional groups.
  • Translate local requirements into actionable technology initiatives

The Successful Applicant

Minimum 5 years of experience in backend engineering, infrastructure engineering, platform engineering, or security engineering.

Proven experience in managing engineering teams, projects, or technology functions.

Experience participating in technical recruitment and team-building activities.

Business-level English communication skills.

Strong execution capabilities and ability to work effectively within a multinational operating environment.

Hands-on experience delivering and operating production systems.

What's on Offer

Exposure to enterprise software, digital transformation, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance.

Opportunity to work within an international business environment serving enterprise customers.

Contact
Celest Wen
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7092183
Phone number
+86 755 36350502

Job summary

Function
Technology
Specialisation
IT Architecture
What is your area of specialisation?
Technology & Telecoms
Location
Shenzhen
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Celest Wen
Consultant phone
+86 755 36350502
Job Reference
JN-082026-7092183

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.