Principal / Staff Engineer: Platform, Architecture and A.I Strategy at Fuku

Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Mar, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Platform Engineering, Architecture Design, A.I Strategy, MVP Design, Scalable Solutions, Secure Solutions, Build vs Buy Decisions, A.I Tool Integration, Code Refactoring, Technical Debt Management, SDLC, Cross-Platform Initiatives, .NET Core, C#, Java, JavaScript

Industry

Retail Apparel and Fashion

Description

Principal / Staff Engineer: Platform, Architecture and A.I Strategy Location & Work Arrangement - Hybrid work arrangement - Based in central Kuala Lumpur (KL) - Industry: Fintech / Financial Services Why You Should Apply - Opportunity to remain highly technical, solving and unblocking complex problems such as designing MVPs, new platform tools, or introducing new A.I technologies. - Make a significant impact across all teams by providing architectural guidance to platform, product, engineering, and DevOps. - Autonomy to identify high-impact initiatives, set your own priorities, and make recommendations directly to the Head of Engineering. - Authority to move projects forward and be hands-on when necessary. - Take ownership of complex technical challenges in a strategic individual contributor role, without direct team leadership responsibilities. Key Responsibilities - Drive complex, cross-platform technical initiatives, translating strategic objectives from architecture design into scalable, secure, and production-ready solutions. - Provide strategic technical recommendations on build vs. buy decisions, A.I tool integration, code refactoring, and managing technical debt. - Deliver structured recommendations with clear trade-offs and risk considerations throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC). - Report directly to the Head of Engineering, collaborating with a team of 20 engineers in Malaysia and an additional team in Singapore. - Champion new initiatives internally and align Engineering, DevOps, Product, and Business teams towards unified goals. Requirements - 10-15+ years of experience in fintech, technology companies, product companies, or startups/scale-ups, with a focus on building enterprise-ready solutions or rolling out new features. - Background in Platform Engineering, R&D, hands-on software architecture, or experience as a staff or principal engineer. - Strong technical skills; current product stack is .NET Core & C#, but candidates with expertise in Java, JavaScript, Golang, or similar technologies are welcome. - Ideal for senior professionals who have remained highly technical or tech leads seeking to transition back into a purely technical role without compromising on salary. - This is not a leadership position. About the Company & Team - Malaysian team and product suite are less than 5 years old, but part of a globally established fintech and financial services company operating in 15 countries. - Regulated by Bank Negara Malaysia, ensuring a highly regulated and financially secure environment. - All products are built in-house, with no reliance on vendors, enabling long-term technical initiatives. - Provides end-to-end solutions across front, middle, and back office functions, serving both retail and institutional customers, as well as offering a white-label B2B product. How to Apply - Click the “apply” button to submit your application. - CVs do not need to be up-to-date; LinkedIn profiles are also accepted. - The recruiter is available to provide more information upon request. - Every applicant or enquiry will receive a reply. Additional Notes - Employment passes, work visas, or relocation support are not available. - Only candidates with work rights in Malaysia will be considered.

Responsibilities

The role involves driving complex, cross-platform technical initiatives by translating strategic objectives into scalable, secure, and production-ready solutions. Key duties include providing strategic technical recommendations on build vs. buy decisions, A.I tool integration, and managing technical debt, reporting directly to the Head of Engineering.