Staff Software Engineer

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At Appspace, we’re passionate about creating better work experiences for people everywhere, and we’re looking for people that feel the same way. Our global office locations and flexible work culture help you work wherever and however you’re at your best. Plus, we take the time to help you enjoy your work, build lasting connections, and grow your role. Join the Appspace team and be a part of a culture that’s helping people everywhere love where they work.

*Open to Malaysian and foreigners who are currently working and residing in Malaysia*

Your Role as a Staff Software Engineer:

As a Staff Software Engineer, you will be responsible for designing a solution in conjunction with the Software Architect and implementing the solution accordingly. Your contribution will be adhering to industry best practices and ensuring the same for other team members. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams in designing, developing, and maintaining software codes according to requirements and specifications, established or defined quality and performance standards, and within delivery timelines. This is achieved through providing technical leadership and guidance, and leading and motivating the team members around you.

A Day in the Life of a Staff Software Engineer:

• To design, develop and maintain software codes:
• According to requirements and specifications.
• Within established or defined quality and performance standards/benchmarks.
• Within agreed upon delivery timelines.
• Develop unit testable codes with corresponding unit tests.
• Mastery of your respective functional areas including product domain and technology stack.
• Leading the designs and implementation of critical software components and features.
• Identify software issues (i.e. technical debts, structural design) and reduce them by analyzing code and enhancing it through code refactoring.
• Perform software architecture and code reviews and communicate them to team members, ensuring they are incorporated.
• Lead in consultation with the Scrum Masters and team members in estimating effort for work assigned to the team.
• Work closely with other Software Engineering Leads, Software Engineering Managers, Software Architects, and the Engineering leadership to help set and implement overall development team strategy, and to lead initiatives that improve processes and/or procedures contributing to performance effectiveness and efficiencies.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance for the projects your team works on, liaising with the Scrum Masters, Product Owners, QA Leads, and others to ensure successful delivery.
• Communicate work progress and all pertinent information in an accurate and timely manner to your manager.
• Any other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need:

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent.
• At least 10 years of working experience in an agile software development environment; experience in a team leader position is an advantage.
• Significant commercial software development experience in C#, .NET Framework, .NET, Web API, NHibernate, Entity Framework, and SQL.
• Significant development experience using the Microsoft middleware stack - Windows Servers, IIS, AD, and SQL Server.
• Experience in open-source technology stack - Kubernetes/Docker, Rabbit MQ, MongoDB, and MySQL. Familiarity with the Google Cloud Platform is an added advantage.
• Familiarity and experience in implementing design patterns and best practices.
• Familiarity with software architecture patterns (e.g. microservices architecture).
• Familiarity with continuous integration practices and tools.
• Strong people management and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organization skills – ability to handle a dynamic environment.
• Ability to prioritize and manage own and others’ time.
• Positive and professional approach at all times.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Initiative and ability to demonstrate a proactive approach to tasks.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
• Ability to empathize with the customer’s viewpoint when designing and developing software.

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Computer Software & Networking 51-100 employees

Appspace is a Software Platform for the Modern Workplace.

Putting People First

If you are looking for a place that values your personality, drive, and enthusiasm then you’re a future Appspacer. Our people make us what we are today, they make us unique, and they help shape what we aspire to be. With offices and field teams around the world, we enjoy a comprehensive set of benefits covering health, family, must-haves, fun perks, and support while our social committees organize events and celebrations.

Appspace is headquartered in Dallas, Texas with offices in London, Dubai, and Kuala Lumpur.