Principal Software Engineer - Java Development

12 - 17 years

16 - 20 Lacs

Posted:6 days ago| Platform: Naukri logo

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YOUR IMPACT:

As aPrincipal Software Engineer, you will be responsible for leading the design, architecture, and development of scalable enterprise-grade solutions. You will drive technical excellence across the engineering organization, mentor senior engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact software systems. Your deep expertise inJava, databases, cloud platforms, microservices architecture, CI/CD pipelines, design principles anddistributed systems designwill be instrumental in shaping the technical direction of our products.

WHAT THE ROLE OFFERS

  • Architect and develop scalable, secure, and high-performance applications using Java and J2EE frameworks.
  • Design and implement distributed systems and microservices with a focus on modularity, fault tolerance, and performance.
  • Lead database design and programming efforts across SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and Oracle, including stored procedures, triggers, and query optimization.
  • Define and enforce architectural principles and design standards aligned with business and technical goals.
  • Drive adoption of CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and modern DevOps practices.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning.
  • Conduct code reviews, troubleshoot complex issues, and guide teams through technical challenges.
  • Stay current with emerging technologies and evaluate their applicability to organizational needs.
  • Lead the design and development of cloud-based applications and RESTful APIs.
  • Apply deep programming expertise to build scalable, high-performance systems.
  • Define best practices and standards for database and data architecture.
  • Serve as a thought leader and advocate for engineering excellence and innovation.
  • Provide regular status updates to stakeholders and escalate issues as necessary.
  • Lead and participate in Agile software development processes from design to release.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

  • Bachelors degree in computer science or related field.
  • 12+ years of product development experience, including 3+ years in a leadership or architect role.
  • Strong expertise in Java, J2EE, Spring Boot, and microservices architecture.
  • Solid knowledge of algorithms, data structures, and design patterns.
  • Hands-on experience with RDBMS (PostgreSQL, Oracle, MSSQL, or MySQL).
  • Proficiency in SQL and experience with enterprise-scale applications.
  • Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP) and CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps).
  • Exposure in modern data architecture patterns (data pipeline, data mart and data fabric) and data processing frameworks (Spark, Kafka)
  • Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and application servers (Tomcat, JBoss, WebLogic).
  • Strong skills in front-end technologies (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Bootstrap, React/AngularJS).
  • Experience with RESTful/SOAP APIs, security, performance optimization, and SSO/LDAP integration.
  • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and team leadership skills.

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