Manager .NET Software Engineering

YO Consultancy; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An IT consulting firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an experienced software engineering leader with at least 7 years of experience. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Docker, SQL databases, and cloud-native technologies, along with a proven track record of leading diverse engineering teams and driving DevOps transformations. This role involves strategic technical leadership, modernization efforts, and enhancing team performance in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years in software engineering, including 4+ years in leadership roles.
• Proven expertise in Dockerized architectures and microservices.
• Strong experience with SQL databases and distributed system design.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor cross-functional engineering teams.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align engineering strategies.
• Architect the migration of legacy systems into the new ecosystem.
• Drive the adoption of CI/CD practices.

Skills

Leadership in Software Engineering

Docker and Kubernetes

SQL databases

Cloud-native technologies

Event-driven architectures

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Experience: 7 to 12 Years

Qualifications

• Education and Certifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience
  • A minimum of 7 years in software engineering, including 4+ years in leadership roles managing diverse engineering teams.
  • Proven expertise in Dockerized architectures, including multi-domain microservices, big data pipelines, and event-driven systems.
  • Strong experience with SQL databases, cloud-native technologies, and distributed system design.
• Technical Expertise
  • Mastery of .NET Framework in cloud-native development, particularly within AWS environments.
  • Proficiency with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker) and orchestration platforms (e.g., Kubernetes, ECS).
  • In-depth knowledge of event-driven architectures, domain-driven design, and real-time data processing.
  • Expertise in serverless architectures using AWS Lambda, DynamoDB, EventBridge, and S3.
• Methodologies and Practices
  • Extensive experience in Agile methodologies, with a focus on iterative delivery and continuous improvement.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead DevOps transformations, emphasizing automation, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure as code.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership and Management

• Lead and mentor cross-functional engineering teams, including Agile Squad Leads and architects, to deliver on modernization and migration initiatives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align engineering strategies with business goals and technical requirements.
• Foster a high-performance engineering culture that emphasizes technical excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Architectural Innovation and Modernization

• Architect and oversee the seamless migration of legacy systems into the ecosystem, ensuring minimal disruption and maximum scalability.
• Spearhead the design and implementation of Dockerized solutions, integrating event-driven architectures, microservices, and big data pipelines.
• Ensure the architecture leverages AWS serverless technologies, maximizing efficiency and reducing operational complexity.

Technical Leadership and Execution

• Provide hands‑on technical leadership, guiding the team in containerized application development, big data processing, and distributed systems design.
• Optimize and modernize SQL‑based systems, ensuring their seamless integration with cloud‑native infrastructure.
• Drive the adoption of CI/CD practices and container orchestration technologies (e.g., Kubernetes) to streamline deployment processes.
• Act as a technical authority, resolving complex engineering challenges and ensuring adherence to best practices.

Operational Excellence

• Establish and track KPIs to evaluate system performance, team productivity, and the success of migration and modernization efforts.
• Oversee Agile delivery cycles, ensuring that technical debt elimination and migration projects are delivered on time and within budget.