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Principal / Staff Engineer: Platform, Architecture, and AI Strategy

fukuKuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Hybrid Full-time

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Experience Level

Senior

Qualifications

Requirements:- 10-15+ years of experience in fintech, technology firms, product companies, or startups/scale-ups, focusing on developing enterprise-ready solutions or launching new features.- Proven background in Platform Engineering, R&D, hands-on software architecture, or experience as a staff or principal engineer.- Strong technical expertise; our current technology stack includes . NET Core & C#, but we welcome candidates proficient in Java, JavaScript, Golang, or similar technologies.- Ideal for seasoned professionals who have remained deeply technical or tech leads wishing to transition back into a purely technical role without sacrificing compensation.- Note: This is not a leadership position.

About the job

Join fuku as a Principal / Staff Engineer specializing in Platform, Architecture, and AI Strategy, where you'll leverage your extensive experience in the fintech sector to drive innovative solutions and tackle complex challenges. In this hybrid role based in central Kuala Lumpur, you will play a pivotal part in shaping our technical landscape and influencing cross-functional teams.

Why You Should Apply:
- Engage in high-level technical work, addressing intricate problems such as designing MVPs, developing new platform tools, and integrating cutting-edge AI technologies.
- Contribute significantly across various teams by offering architectural insights to platform, product, engineering, and DevOps.
- Enjoy the autonomy to pinpoint high-impact projects, prioritize initiatives, and directly advise the Head of Engineering.
- Take ownership of critical technical challenges within a strategic individual contributor capacity, without direct team management responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:
- Spearhead complex, cross-platform technical projects, transforming architectural strategies into scalable, secure, and production-ready solutions.
- Provide informed technical guidance on build vs. buy assessments, AI tool integration, code refactoring, and management of technical debt.
- Deliver well-structured recommendations with clear trade-offs and risk evaluations throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
- Collaborate closely with the Head of Engineering and a dedicated team of 20 engineers in Malaysia, alongside another team in Singapore.
- Advocate for new initiatives internally while aligning Engineering, DevOps, Product, and Business teams toward common objectives.

About fuku

At fuku, our Malaysian team is part of a globally recognized fintech and financial services organization operating in 15 countries. Although our product suite is less than five years old, we are regulated by Bank Negara Malaysia, ensuring a secure and compliant financial environment. All our products are developed in-house, fostering long-term technical initiatives without vendor dependencies. We provide comprehensive solutions across front, middle, and back office functions, catering to both retail and institutional clients, as well as offering a white-label B2B product.

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