Senior Principal Enterprise Software Engineer - SW Tech

Must Have Responsibilities

Responsibilities may include the following, and other duties may be assigned:

• Collaborate with leadership and technical teams to align on the

  software and IoT roadmap

• Review project status, assess risks, and prioritize initiatives around

  microservices architecture

  and

  enterprise software solutions

• Lead or participate in

  architecture review sessions

  to ensure compliance with microservices design principles, system scalability, and cloud-native best practices
• Collaborate with product and engineering teams to refine system architectures with a focus on

  modularity, fault tolerance, and performance optimization

• Lead efforts to enhance

  software quality

  through rigorous code reviews, testing strategies, and compliance with security standards
• Present updates on progress, architecture decisions, and strategic roadmaps to

  internal and external stakeholders

• Drive

  continuous improvement initiatives

  , assessing software maturity levels and implementing best practices to elevate product quality
• Lead the design and development of

  enterprise-scale microservices architectures

  supporting highly scalable and distributed systems
• Drive adoption of

  IoT solutions

  within enterprise systems, ensuring secure integration of edge devices, data streaming, and real-time analytics
• Own

  cloud-native architecture strategies

  , ensuring scalability, reliability, and fault tolerance using containers, orchestration platforms, and serverless technologies
• Champion

  software engineering best practices

  , including CI/CD, API management, and automated testing
• Lead technical reviews to ensure alignment with

  microservices architecture, IoT frameworks, and enterprise-grade security

• Ensure

  architecture governance

  by overseeing technical roadmaps, architecture compliance, and adherence to industry standards
• Conduct

  technical feasibility studies

  , evaluating emerging technologies and their value to enterprise solutions
• Drive improvements in

  software maturity

  , implementing methodologies such as

  Design for Reliability and Manufacturability (DRM)

• Report to the

  Director of Software Technology

• Collaborate with

  cross-functional teams

  (business analysts, developers, end-users) to understand requirements and deliver solutions

Required Knowledge and Experience

Education & Experience

• B-Tech / BE

  in Computer Science, Electronics, or related field with

  20+ years

  of experience in Software and Systems Engineering

  OR

• ME / M-Tech

  with

  18+ years

  of relevant experience

Core Expertise

• Proven track record in designing and implementing

  enterprise-level microservices architectures

  and distributed systems
• Extensive experience with

  IoT platforms and solutions

  , including device integration, data streaming, and cloud-based IoT services
• Strong understanding of

  cloud-native architecture principles

  , containerization (

  Kubernetes, Docker

  ), and cloud platforms (

  AWS, Azure, GCP

  )
• Deep knowledge of

  API management, event-driven architectures, and real-time data processing

• Expertise in

  DevOps methodologies

  , CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing frameworks
• Experience conducting

  technical reviews

  and guiding architectural decisions focused on scalability, performance, and maintainability

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in

  edge computing

  and managing distributed systems across cloud and edge environments
• Knowledge of

  serverless architecture

  and service mesh/orchestration tools such as

  Istio or Linkerd

• Cloud certifications (

  AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud

  ), particularly related to IoT and microservices
• Experience with

  real-time data streaming and message brokering

  technologies such as

  Kafka or RabbitMQ

• Prior experience in

  manufacturing, automotive, or healthcare

  industries where IoT and enterprise software are critical

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required.

Benefits & Compensation

competitive salary

A commitment to our employees lives is at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions and ensure they share in the success they help create. Medtronic provides a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support employees at every career and life stage.