Principal Engineer

Job Description

Company Description Ivy is a global, cutting-edge software and support services provider, partnering with one of the world’s biggest online gaming and entertainment groups. Founded in 2001, we’ve grown from a small tech company in Hyderabad to one creating innovative software solutions used by millions of consumers around the world, with billions of transactions taking place to head even some of the biggest technology giants. Focused on quality at scale, we deliver excellence to our customers day in and day out, with everyone working together to make what sometimes feels impossible, possible. This means that not only do you get to work for a dynamic organization delivering pioneering technology, gaming and business solutions, you can also have an exciting and entertaining career. At Ivy, Bright Minds Shine Brighter. Job Description The Principal Engineer autonomously oversees the entire lifecycle of highly complex projects and features, encompassing design, development, and deployment within their team. They hold the responsibility for meticulous planning and on-schedule delivery within their team, establishing themselves as the go-to authority for systems, infrastructure, and design decisions. Possesses an in-depth understanding of multiple programming languages and paradigms. Demonstrates a high level of proficiency in a specific technology area while maintaining a working understanding of how related systems interact with their technology stack. Work on Challenge the tech status quo and provides solutions to propose improvements, automation, tech modernization. • Enhances architecture and code structure to promote testability and maintainability. Analyzes the broader technical picture, bottlenecks, dependencies, influence and/synergies with other components or parts of the system Build high-quality, clean, scalable and reusable code by enforcing best practices around software engineering architecture and processes. Develop & contribute towards architectural principles, methodologies and standards for various IT groups Manages security risks flagged by available security tools in the pipeline and ensures that security measures are integrated when delivering solutions.' Stay up to date with the latest trends and advancements in technologies and recommend their adoption when appropriate. Assist enterprise architecture team on all governance activities. Actively participates in the design review process, offering and seeking constructive criticism. Assumes accountability for ensuring that their team maintains robust documentation and records detailing the evolution of design and architecture over time (e.g., RFCs, ADRs). Prioritizes and values work that may be undervalued but significantly enhances predictability, quality, and delivery throughput. Work with other PEs, POs, SETLs on broader initiatives, helps with the decomposition of the high-level requirements, defining MVP. Makes work prioritization decisions based on a clear understanding of the trade-offs between quality, technical debt, and timely delivery. Actively engages in prioritizing cross-team initiatives and assumes a leadership role in those initiatives within their own teams. Provides individual mentoring to fellow engineers, covering topics such as new technologies, development standards, best practices, and design patterns. Actively participates in hiring top engineering talent Qualifications Proficient in Java programming with exposure to modern Java language features. Exposure to additional modern programming languages like Go, Node.js, Python. Proficient in solving complex problems in a distributed architecture Proficient in System design, object-oriented design, design patterns & principals Proficient in Software Development Lifecycle, a process that encompasses planning, designing, coding, testing, deploying, and maintaining software applications, ensuring a systematic and efficient approach to development. Proficient in building performant, high frequency, low latency, scalable, and highly available applications. Proficient in designing solutions as per the requirements – Monolith/Microservices, NoSQL/SQL. Synchronous vs Asynchronous Proficient in Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment Automation & Orchestration Proficient in containerization of applications, automated deployments using tools like Helm /kustomize on K8s. Proficient in APIs / Web Service Integration, connecting different software systems or applications through predefined interfaces to enable seamless communication and data exchange over a network. Proficient in Application Monitoring and Logging, end-to-end tracing, monitoring dashboards Proficient in Application Performance, troubleshooting and tuning systems for optimal performance Proficient in Application Security, the practice of safeguarding application through access control, Authn & Authz, data encryption, secure communication using TLS/SSL and MTLS. Knowledge of SAST and DAST. Proficient in Agile Development, an iterative and flexible approach to software development that emphasizes collaboration, adaptability, and customer feedback throughout the development process. Exposure to event driven architecture & messaging middleware like AMQ, RabbitMQ, Kafka, NATS. Exposure to caching middleware like Terracotta, BigMemory, Redis, Hazlecast and Ignite. Exposure to Cloud Computing with the ability to design, deploy, manage, and optimize applications and services on cloud platforms, leveraging the flexibility, scalability, and cost-efficiency they offer. Exposure to AI / Machine Learning to help perform tasks that typically require human intelligence or improve their performance through experience and data-driven algorithms, respectively. Exposure to data analytics like building data pipelines, data processing, ETL. Exposure to Technology Strategy, the collective tools, processes and methodologies that enable an organisation to align business strategy and goals with its IT services and infrastructure. Exposure in Technology Governance, the framework of policies, processes, and structures that guide the effective and responsible management, decision-making, and accountability for an organisation's technology-related activities and investments. Desired: Experience of working within the Betting and Gaming Industry. Additional Information We know that signing top players requires a great starting package, and plenty of support to inspire peak performance. Join us, and a competitive salary is just the beginning. Depending on your role and location, you can expect to receive benefits like: Safe home pickup and home drop (Hyderabad Office Only) Group Mediclaim policy Group Critical Illness policy Communication & Relocation allowance Annual Health check And outside of this, you’ll have the chance to turn recognition from leaders and colleagues into amazing prizes. Join a winning team of talented people and be a part of an inclusive and supporting community where everyone is celebrated for being themselves. At ivy, we do what’s right. It’s one of our core values and that’s why we're taking the lead when it comes to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive future - for our people, and the wider global sports betting and gaming sector. However you identify, across any protected characteristic, our ambition is to ensure our people across the globe feel valued, respected and their individuality celebrated. We comply with all applicable recruitment regulations and employment laws in the jurisdictions where we operate, ensuring ethical and compliant hiring practices globally. Should you need any adjustments or accommodations to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us.