.NET Team Lead / Principal Software Engineer

Bizniaga Technologies; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead technical delivery for enterprise clients in the BSFI sector. This pivotal role requires robust .NET solutions leadership and mentoring development teams. Candidates should have 5+ years of full-stack web development experience, strong client-facing skills, and extensive knowledge of ASP.NET and related technologies. This position offers an opportunity to influence critical projects and enhance team capabilities in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in full-stack web development.
• Extensive hands-on expertise with ASP.NET MVC and/or .NET Core.
• Strong proficiency with relational design, T-SQL, stored procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical delivery for client projects in the BSFI sector.
• Architect secure, scalable web applications.
• mentor and coach a team of developers.

Skills

Leadership in technical projects

Client-facing communication

ASP.NET MVC expertise

C# programming

Restful API development

Mentoring developers

Agile/Scrum methodologies

Microservices architecture

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field

Tools

Microsoft SQL Server

CI/CD pipelines

MuleSoft

Bootstrap

CSS3

Job description

.NET Team Lead / Principal Software Engineer

We are seeking a client-facing Principal Software Engineer to lead technical delivery for our enterprise client in the BSFI sector. In this pivotal role, you will be the technical authority on client projects, responsible for architecting robust .NET solutions, leading development teams, and ensuring the successful delivery of complex, secure applications. You will blend deep .NET expertise with leadership skills to mentor engineers and act as a trusted advisor to our clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Client-Facing Technical Leadership: Serve as the primary technical lead and point of contact for assigned client projects. Collaborate with client stakeholders to gather requirements, conduct system analyses, and translate business challenges into actionable .NET-based architectures.
• Solution Architecture & Development: Lead the end-to-end design, development, and delivery of secure, scalable web applications and integrations using ASP.NET MVC 5 (4.8.1+) and/or .NET Core 6+ with C#.
• Full-Stack Ownership: Architect and implement solutions across the backend (C#, Web API), database (Microsoft SQL Server design, optimization, stored procedures), and frontend (Bootstrap, CSS3).
• Integration Development: Build and maintain system integrations using RESTful APIs, Web API, and MuleSoft.
• Team Mentorship & Quality Assurance: Lead, mentor, and coach a team of developers. Establish coding standards, conduct rigorous code reviews, and champion best practices in software design and Fintech security.
• Process Excellence: Apply a strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and Microservice architectures to improve delivery efficiency for client projects.
• Documentation & Communication: Create clear technical documentation and effectively communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical client audiences.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in full-stack web development with a strong background in client-facing or consulting roles.
• Extensive, hands‑on expertise with ASP.NET MVC5 (4.8.1+) and/or .NET Core (6.0+) using C#.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft SQL Server> (relational design, T‑SQL, stored procedures).
• Proven experience building and consuming RESTful APIs and ASP.NET Web API.
• Solid front‑end skills with Bootstrap and CSS3.
• Demonstrated experience mentoring developers and providing technical leadership.
• Excellent client-facing communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working within Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Strong analytical and architectural problem‑solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience with MuleSoft or similar integration platforms.
• Fintech industry experience and knowledge of relevant security standards (e.g., PCI‑DSS, OWASP).
• Practical knowledge of Microservices design patterns.