Principal Software Engineer

7 hours ago

Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Michael Page Full time 120,000 - 180,000 per year
  • Opportunity in leaning advanced technical expertise
  • Be involved in strategic leadership & Impact

About Our Client
Our client is a well-established, large organization within the consultancy services industry. They are committed to delivering top-tier technology-driven solutions and fostering a culture of innovation and growth.

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
What's on Offer

  • Strong programming capabilities across multiple languages and frameworks:
  • Backend: , Python, Java
  • Frontend: , React Native, TypeScript
  • API design: GraphQL, gRPC, REST
  • Skilled in both SQL and NoSQL databases like PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Cassandra, and InfluxDB.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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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