Principal Software Engineer

Job Description

Job Summary: We are seeking a Principal Software Engineer/Consultant with expertise in diagnosing and resolving complex issues across Frontend, Backend, Databases, and Infrastructure. This role requires a hands-on problem solver who can identify root causes, optimize system performance, and enhance application scalability while ensuring seamless user experience and system reliability. 1. Issue Identification & Resolution Troubleshoot and resolve critical application issues across Frontend (React/Angular), Backend Java, and Databases (SQL/NoSQL). Perform root cause analysis on performance bottlenecks, API failures, memory leaks, database locks, and network latencies. Act as the final escalation point for critical production incidents, ensuring timely resolution. KPIs : Incident resolution time, System downtime reduction, Recurrence of critical issues 2. System Architecture & Performance Optimization Optimize queries, API performance, caching to improve efficiency. Implement monitoring, logging, and automation tools to detect and prevent issues proactively. Provide solutions, design and enhance scalable, high-performance system architectures with a focus on resiliency and fault tolerance. KPIs: Query execution time, API response time, Load-handling efficiency, System uptime 3. Deep Investigation & Debugging Perform code reviews, trace logs, and profile system behavior to detect inefficiencies Identify and resolve race conditions, memory leaks, and deadlocks. Automate deployments, and enforce coding standards Work closely with engineering, DevOps, QA, and customer teams to ensure application stability. Lead code reviews and best practices adoption to maintain high engineering standards. Drive initiatives to improve system reliability, reduce downtime, and enhance user experience. KPIs: Debugging turnaround time, Performance improvement %, Reduction in production incident 4. Customer & Business-Focused Engineering Work closely with customers & internal teams to ensure business-critical issues are resolved quickly. Translate technical findings into clear, actionable recommendations Implement mechanisms and failover strategies to prevent major downtimes KPIs: Customer satisfaction (CSAT/NPS), Reduction in issue recurrence, Ideal Candidate Profile 10+ years of experience in full-stack development and problem-solving. Expertise in debugging, profiling, and optimizing applications at scale. Strong knowledge of system architecture, microservices, databases, cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure/GCP). Experience with monitoring tools, log analysis, and performance tuning techniques. Ability to communicate technical findings clearly to engineers and business stakeholders. Why Join Monocept? Work on high-impact, mission-critical projects with top-tier customers. Solve complex, real-world engineering challenges at scale. Be part of a team that values technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning. Interested candidate can connect on below details: Email-Shilpee@monocept.com Contact-9910710604