Principal Software Engineer - AI-Driven Dev & Modernization

POSABLE SDN. BHD.; Subang Jaya; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Malaysia is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to spearhead AI-assisted development and modernization initiatives across mission-critical platforms. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in software development, with a strong focus on technical leadership and backend proficiency. Responsibilities include writing production-grade code, refactoring legacy systems, and mentoring junior engineers. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to enhance productivity and quality.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software development experience with a focus on leadership.
• Experience with large, complex systems and legacy code refactoring.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to work under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and modernization of critical software platforms.
• Write and support production-grade code across the full stack.
• Mentor and coach junior engineers through technical challenges.

Skills

AI coding tools proficiency

Backend development

RESTful API design

Azure cloud practices

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent

Tools

GitHub Copilot

MySQL

Azure SQL

HTML5

CSS3

Job description

A leading technology firm in Malaysia is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to spearhead AI-assisted development and modernization initiatives across mission-critical platforms. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in software development, with a strong focus on technical leadership and backend proficiency. Responsibilities include writing production-grade code, refactoring legacy systems, and mentoring junior engineers. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to enhance productivity and quality.