Software Dev Principal Engineer

1 - 3 years

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Job Description

Job Title: Principal Engineer Cloud Transformation (Data Modeling Platform)

Location:

Hyderabad

Department:

Engineering / Product Development

Type:

Full-Time
We are looking for a

Principal Engineer

to lead the modernization of our flagship

data modeling desktop product

into a scalable, cloud-native SaaS platform. This role combines

deep technicalexpertise

,

architecture leadership

, and

domain knowledge

in data modeling, databases, and platform scalability.
You ll play a pivotal role in

re-architecting a monolithic, stateful desktop application

into a distributed cloud solution while ensuring high performance, security, and data integrity. If you thrive on complex technical challenges and enjoy owning large-scale platform evolution, this is the role for you.
Responsibilities
  • Architect and drive the

    cloud transformation

    of a legacy desktop-based

    data modeling product

    into a

    multi-tenant, cloud-native

    application.
  • Define the

    modern architecture

    including microservices, APIs, cloud storage strategies, and user/data management.
  • Lead the design and integration of

    collaborative, browser-based modeling features

    , version control, and real-time updates.
  • Create migration strategies for

    data-intensive features

    , schema management, model validation, and history tracking.
  • Collaborate with Product, UX, DevOps, and QA to ensure platform scalability, resilience, and extensibility.
  • Provide technical leadership across teams, including mentoring engineers and establishing best practices for

    data platform engineering

    .
  • Champion CI/CD, DevSecOps , and

    infrastructure-as-code (IaC)

    in a cloud environment (AWS/Azure/GCP).
  • Ensure compliance with enterprise security, governance, and privacy regulations.
Qualifications
  • 10+ years

    of software engineering experience, with at least

    3+ years leading cloud transformation or re-platforming initiatives

    .
  • Deep expertise in modernizing

    data-centric desktop applications

    (.NET, Java, C++ or similar) to

    web/cloud platforms

    .
  • Strong understanding of

    data modeling concepts

    , ER modeling, schema design tools, and versioning mechanisms.
  • Proficiency in

    cloud-native architecture

    : microservices, serverless, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and cloud databases.
  • Experience with

    real-time collaboration, diagramming tools, or similar interactive data tools

    .
  • Solid experience in API-first design (REST/ GraphQL ), scalable backend frameworks, and asynchronous processing.
  • Strong grasp of

    cloud platform services

    (AWS preferred), IaC tools (Terraform/CDK), CI/CD pipelines, and monitoring systems.
  • Exceptional problem-solving skills and ability to lead by example in hands-on coding and system design.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Familiarity with

    graph-based data models

    , domain-specific languages (DSLs), or meta-modeling.
  • Experience with

    web-based modeling tools

    (e.g., draw.io, Lucidchart , GenMyModel ) or UML/BPMN-based platforms.
  • Previous involvement in

    SaaSenablement

    of complex on-prem enterprise tools.
  • Exposure to

    data governance

    , auditability, and enterprise access control frameworks.

WhatYou llGain

  • Ownership of a critical product modernization initiative .
  • A leadership role in reshaping a core enterprise product into a next-gen SaaS offering.
  • Opportunity to innovate in the data modeling and metadata management domain.
  • Competitive compensation, equity, and professional development support.

Company Description

At Quest, we create and manage the software that makes the benefits of new technology real. Companies turn to us to manage, modernize and secure their business, from on-prem to in-cloud, from the heart of the network to the vulnerable endpoints. From complex challenges like Active Directory management and Office 365 migration, to database and systems management, to redefining security, and hundreds of needs in between, we help you conquer your next challenge now.
We re not the company that makes big promises. We re the company that fulfills them.
We re Quest: Where Next Meets Now.

Why work with us!

-Life at Quest means collaborating with dedicated professionals with a passion for technology.
-When we see something that could be improved, we get to work inventing the solution.
-Our people demonstrate our winning culture through positive and meaningful relationship.
-We invest in our people and offer a series of programs that enables them to pursue a career that fulfills their potential.
-Our team members health and wellness is our priority as well as rewarding them for their hard work.
Quest is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.
Come join us. For more information, visit us on the web at
Quest Careers | Where next meets now. Join Quest.
Job seekers should be aware of fraudulent job offers from online scammers and only apply to roles listed on quest.com/careers using our applicant system. Note: We do not use text messaging or third-party messaging apps like Telegram to communicate with applicants, so please exercise caution if you are approached in this way and only interact with people claiming to be Quest employees if they have an email address ending in @quest.com or @oneidentity.com
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