Lead Software Engineer

Why choose Principal Financial Group?

At Principal Financial Group, we are committed to crafting a world-class work environment. We believe in the power of collaboration, inclusion, and continuous improvement. Our team is driven by a shared passion for excellence, and we are determined to stay at the forefront of technology. Join us and be part of a dedicated team that is crafting the future of financial technology!

Are you an enthusiastic software engineer aiming to make a notable difference? At Principal Financial Group, we develop a lively and creative environment where your abilities and passion can excel. This isn’t just any job; it is an opportunity to lead and pioneer in the heart of Pune, Maharashtra, India!

In the role of Lead Software Engineer, you will:

• Lead the build and implementation of high-quality software solutions
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to define, build, and ship new features
• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications
• Mentor and guide junior engineers to develop a culture of continuous learning
• Identify and ensure accurate bottlenecks and fix bugs to improve application performance
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies to ensure our solutions remain innovative

Experience: 6 to 8 years

Education:

Bachelor’s(Engineering)/Master’s in computer science or a related field.

To succeed in this role, you should have:

• Strong knowledge of JavaScript (ES6+) and modern web development concepts

• AWS+ReactJS+Typescript+Foundational Java knowledge is must have for this position

• Good understanding of React fundamentals:
  • Functional Components, Props, State
  • React Hooks (useState, useEffect, useRef, useContext)
  • Component composition and data flow
  • Forms, validation, and API integration
  • React rendering and performance best practices
• Basic to intermediate TypeScript knowledge:
  • Interfaces, Types, Enums
  • Generics (basic understanding)
  • Typing React components, props, and API responses
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills

Good to Have

• Experience with Next.js (App Router, SSR/CSR, Client & Server Components)
• Familiarity with Redux Toolkit, Zustand, or Context API
• Basic understanding of Nx and monorepo concepts
• Experience with React Hook Form and testing frameworks

What We Look For

• Strong React, JavaScript, and TypeScript fundamentals
• Ability to own medium-complexity features end-to-end
• Good code quality, collaboration, and communication skills
• Eagerness to learn modern React and Next.js practices