Principal Engineer (.NET) needed in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines

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Principal Engineer (.NET)

Company: WORKHUB AGENCY

Job Location: Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines

Job Type: FULL_TIME - (HYBRID)

Job Salary: 0 USD per month.

Date Posted: April 05, 2025

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Job SummaryWe are seeking an exceptional Principal Engineer to serve as a technical advisor and problem-solver for our diverse client base. This role requires technical versatility to support both early-stage startups needing hands-on implementation and larger enterprises requiring strategic direction. You'll diagnose technical challenges, unblock teams, and collaborate with client leadership to align technology approaches with business objectives. We value pragmatic architecture that prioritises simplicity, maintainability, and business outcomes over unnecessary complexity—advocating for well-designed monoliths when appropriate and avoiding vendor lock-in.Key ResponsibilitiesServe as a technical advisor to clients, diagnosing and resolving complex challenges impacting team productivity or project successAdapt your approach based on client size and maturity - providing hands-on coding support for smaller clients while focusing on architecture and governance for larger enterprisesWork directly with client executives to translate business requirements into pragmatic technical strategiesEstablish technical standards, best practices, and architectural principles that promote scalability and maintainabilityEvaluate existing systems, identifying technical debt and developing remediation strategiesProvide technical leadership and mentorship to distributed engineering teamsDesign and implement improvements to development workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and developer experienceLead technical discovery sessions and architectural reviews with client teamsDevelop risk management frameworks and incident response processesAdvocate for and implement security best practices across client technical ecosystemsFacilitate communication between technical teams and business stakeholdersCollaborate with existing technical leadership while respecting their decision-making authorityEnsure knowledge transfer to client teams for long-term sustainabilityInterview and qualify candidates for internal and external teams Technical SkillsDemonstrated proficiency .NET/C# as well as other programming languagesExperience with modern frontend frameworks and libraries (React, Angular, Vue, etc.)Strong understanding of backend technologies, API design, and database systems (both SQL and NoSQL)Expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), infrastructure-as-code practices and Linux system administrationKnowledge of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)Experience with both monolithic and distributed architectural patterns, with the wisdom to know when each is appropriateKnowledge of infrastructure options across cloud, hybrid, and on-premise environmentsUnderstanding of security best practices and compliance requirementsAbility to evaluate technology choices based on total cost of ownership, not just initial implementationRequired Skills8+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 3 years in a senior technical leadership roleProven experience working directly with business stakeholders to develop technical strategyDeep expertise in software architecture, system design, and technical standards developmentExperience leading distributed teams and working in cross-cultural environmentsStrong understanding of cloud platforms, infrastructure architecture, and scalable systemsProblem-solving mindset with a track record of unblocking teams and resolving technical impedimentsExcellent communication skills, with ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiencesExperience with stakeholder management and communicationExperience assessing and rescuing over-engineered/troubled systems/projectsPreferred SkillsTrack record of successfully simplifying complex systems and reducing technical complexityExperience working across multiple industries and technology stacksDemonstrated ability to balance future flexibility with current simplicityBackground in building sustainable architecture that doesn't require constant maintenanceExperience in mentoring and upskilling offshore/distributed engineering teamsUnderstanding of cross-cultural communication dynamics in technical environments Flexibility in work hours and location, with a focus on managing energy rather than time.Access to online learning platforms and a budget for professional developmentA collaborative, no-silos environment, encouraging learning and growth across teamsA dynamic social culture with team lunches, social events, and opportunities for creative inputPrivate Health insurance.If you possess the required skills and are eager to contribute to our team's success, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Apply now!

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