Senior Software Engineer II (Backend)
Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Department: Technology
About Appspace:
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.
Your Role as a Senior Software Engineer :
As a Senior Software Engineer II, you will be responsible for architecting, developing, and maintaining high-performance software systems. In this role, we are moving beyond traditional manual coding; you will be expected to leverage AI-driven development tools and automation to accelerate delivery while ensuring elite standards of quality and performance. You will lead by example in adopting modern engineering workflows and may lead a small team of engineers to deliver complex projects.
A Day in the Life of a Senior Software Engineer :
- AI-Augmented Development: Utilize AI coding assistants and automation tools to generate, refactor, and optimize software codes, shifting focus from manual coding to high-level architectural design and logic validation.
- Code Stewardship: Ensure all AI-generated and manual code is clean, readable, and maintainable, adhering to established quality benchmarks and security standards.
- Rapid Prototyping & Delivery: Leverage AI to accelerate the development lifecycle, meeting ambitious delivery timelines without compromising on stability.
- Automated Testing: Oversee the creation of unit-testable codes and the generation of comprehensive unit tests through automated frameworks.
- Leadership & Mentorship: Lead a small team of engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and teaching best practices in AI-assisted programming.
- Technical Debt Management: Proactively reduce technical debt by using AI diagnostic tools to analyze, refactor, and enhance existing codebases.
- Architecture & Review: Perform sophisticated software architecture and code reviews, ensuring team outputs incorporate modern patterns and efficient logic.
- Strategic Collaboration: Partner with Scrum Masters and Dev Leads to provide high-level effort estimations, accounting for the efficiencies gained through automation.
- Process Evolution: Participate in initiatives that modernize our development SOPs, specifically focusing on AI integration to improve performance and effectiveness.
What You’ll Need:
- Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent.
- Experience: 8+ years of commercial software development experience in an agile environment as a strong Individual Contributor.
- Expertise in AI-Assisted Workflows: Proven experience using AI tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor, LLMs) to streamline development and reduce manual boilerplate coding.
- Technical Stack: Significant commercial experience in C#.Net, ASP.NET Core and Web API, NHibernate, Entity Framework, and SQL.
- Data Systems: Knowledge of MongoDB, and MySQL.
- Bonus Skills: Familiarity with Node.js, Python, and Go is a plus.
- Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead development projects and mentor junior engineers in modern coding techniques.
- Soft Skills: Strong analytical skills, a proactive "innovation-first" mindset, and the ability to work under pressure.
- Customer-Centricity: Ability to empathize with the customer’s viewpoint to ensure AI-generated solutions meet real-world user needs.
The Perks of Working for Appspace:
For all our KL based team members, we offer a variety of benefits from competitive salaries, medical, dental and vision coverage, mental health resources, a 14 week maternity leave program and transport/parking allowance.
Additional perks include:
- 20 Days PTO
- Flexible work schedules
- Remote work opportunities
- Paid company holidays
- Appspace Quiet Fridays (No non-essential internal meetings scheduled)
- A casual dress work environment
Disclaimer:
Appspace is committed to equitable compensation practices and complies with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations. For jurisdictions that require pay scale disclosure, a general compensation range may be provided during the initial stages of the interview process. Final compensation will be based on multiple factors including experience, skills, certifications, and overall fit for the role.
If you are located in a jurisdiction with specific pay transparency requirements, we will be happy to discuss the relevant range during your application process.
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