Principal Engineer- Java FS- 15+yrs- Gurgaon

About the Company:

We are a global leader in the insurance domain, backed by over 300 years of legacy and a presence in the UK, Ireland, Canada, and other regions. Our Indian arm is a rapidly growing Global Capability Centre, focused on building top-tier in-house technology talent to drive digital transformation and innovation.

Location: Gurgaon (Hybrid)

What You'll Do:

• Analyze complex system and business requirements to design scalable, maintainable, and high-performing solutions.
• Drive end-to-end architectural ownership of full stack applications, combining deep coding expertise with solution design responsibilities.
• Develop and maintain Java-based backend components using Java 11+, Spring Boot, and Microservices architecture.
• Design and implement modern, responsive front-end interfaces using Angular or React.
• Ensure code quality through unit/integration testing, code reviews, and automated build/test pipelines.
• Lead technical discussions, mentor junior engineers, and actively contribute to design reviews and sprint planning.
• Collaborate with global stakeholders to translate business needs into technica solutions.
• Optimize performance across backend and frontend, and ensure adherence to security and compliance standards.
• Take ownership of production deployments, support escalations, and ensure high system availability.

What You Bring to the Table:

• Bachelors/masters degree in computer science, Engineering or a related field.

• 12+years

  of hands-on experience in full stack development.

• Strong coding skills

  in Java, with in-depth experience using Spring Boot and RESTful APIs.
• Solid

  frontend expertise

  in

  Angular or React

  with HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Deep understanding of

  Data Structures and Algorithms

  , Object-Oriented Programming and System Design.
• Proven experience as a

  Solution Architect

  who codes capable of designing and implementing scalable enterprise-grade systems.
• Experience with distributed systems, messaging (Kafka preferred), Microservices and containerized deployments (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.
• Familiarity with DevOps tools (GitHub, Jenkins, SonarQube, Maven, JUnit, Postman).
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to mentor teams, lead discussions and influence stakeholders.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with performance tuning, monitoring tools like Dynatrace, Kibana.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Contributions to open-source or technical blogs/publications.

Whats In It for You:

• Opportunity to lead high-impact architectural and engineering initiatives.
• Be part of a fast-scaling technology hub with visibility across global teams.
• Solve meaningful problems and shape the future of digital transformation in insurance.

Reach us-

priya.bhatia@crescendogroup.in.

Disclaimer-

Crescendo Global specializes in senior to C-level niche recruitment and offers an engaging, personalized experience for both job seekers and employers. We are committed to creating a diverse and respectful work environment for all.

Note-

Due to a high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 1 week. We appreciate your understanding and patience.