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Principal Software Engineer

Principal Software Engineer

Businesslist • Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
5 days ago
Job description
  • Lead the design, development, and deployment of software solutions in alignment with business objectives.
  • Guide and lead a software engineering team with a strong product-oriented mindset.
  • Partner closely with product managers and designers to convert business needs into technical plans and executable engineering tasks.
  • Architect dependable, cloud-native systems using modern microservices and serverless frameworks.
  • Lead the development of technical strategies and architecture, balancing innovation, system reliability, and delivery speed.
  • Enhance engineering practices in areas like automated testing, code reviews, pair programming, vulnerability management, branching strategies, and system observability.
  • Ensure high-quality builds that support operational resilience, and define metrics that align technical performance with business outcomes.
  • Stay updated with industry trends and continuously refine development standards and technology stacks.
  • The Successful Applicant

    A successful Principal Software Engineer should have :

    • A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
    • Proven expertise in software development and design methodologies.
    • Technical expertise requirements

      Strong programming capabilities across multiple languages and frameworks :

    • Backend : Node.js, Python, Java
    • Frontend : React.js, React Native, TypeScript
    • API design : GraphQL, gRPC, REST
    • Deep experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred, Azure, GCP), including :

    • Containerization : Docker, Kubernetes
    • Serverless : AWS Lambda, Azure Functions, Cloud Run
    • Infrastructure as Code : Terraform, CloudFormation, Pulumi
    • Event-driven systems : Kafka, Confluent
    • Skilled in both SQL and NoSQL databases like PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Cassandra, and InfluxDB.

      Proficient in observability tools like OpenTelemetry and Prometheus for logging, monitoring, and tracing.

      Familiar with CI / CD tools such as GitHub Actions, ArgoCD, Jenkins.

      Experienced in integrating security tools like SonarQube and Snyk into development workflows.

      What's on Offer

    • Competitive salary package with basic and bonuses included.
    • Permanent position based in Kuala Lumpur.
    • Opportunity to work as a Principal Consultant
    • Collaborative work culture with a focus on innovation and professional growth.
    • If you are a motivated Principal Software Engineer looking to advance your career in the Financial Services industry, apply now to join the team in Kuala Lumpur!

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