Principal Architect

ScaleneWorks People Solutions LLP; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 6,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

ScaleneWorks People Solutions LLP in Bengaluru seeks a Senior Principal Software Engineer with 15+ years of hands-on development experience in frontend frameworks (React/Angular) and backend .NET/C#. You will own complex components, design scalable solutions, and drive architectural decisions while remaining hands-on.

Responsibilities include leading design reviews, building high-performance web apps, defining APIs, documenting architecture, and mentoring teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience with frontend frameworks (React/Angular) and backend .NET/C#
• Strong knowledge of REST APIs, Git, and SDLC/CI/CD practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and design discussions for scalable web applications.
• Own end-to-end development from design through deployment.
• Mentor teams and promote best practices across projects.
• Document architectural decisions and code standards.
• Collaborate with product and design teams to translate requirements.

Skills

React

TypeScript

Angular

C#/.NET

REST APIs

Git

SDLC

CI/CD

UML

SOAP

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering

Tools

Jenkins

TeamCity

Octopus Deploy

ArgoCD

OpenShift

Webpack

RxJS

Redux

Job description

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Principal Software Engineer to join our dynamic software development team. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in modern front-end frameworks (React or Angular) combined with strong backend engineering skills in Microsoft .NET/C#.

Experience - 15-21 Yrs

Work Mode - 3 days work from office / week

CTC Range offered - 60-70 LPA

In this role, you will take end-to-end ownership of complex technical components, design scalable solutions, and contribute significantly to architectural discussions while remaining fully hands-on. You will be responsible for building high-quality, performant, and maintainable web applications that follow engineering best practices, coding standards, and robust design principles.

Key Responsibilities

As a Senior Principal Software Engineer, you will:

• Champion engineering excellence by promoting clean architecture, design patterns, testability, and long-term maintainability across the codebase.
• Lead technical explorations and Proof of Concepts (PoCs) to validate new ideas, assess feasibility, and guide the adoption of modern tools and approaches.
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance web applications.
• Translate business and user requirements into technical solutions with clear documentation.
• Create detailed flowcharts, architecture diagrams, and component-level designs.
• Produce high-level and low-level design documents while ensuring architectural feasibility.
• Understand system-wide architecture and contribute to long-term technical direction.
• Execute software development lifecycle activities from design through deployment.
• Document and maintain the codebase, technical decisions, and architectural standards.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and enhance existing systems with a focus on reliability and performance.
• Deploy applications, monitor feedback, and drive iterative improvements.
• Influence product evolution by introducing innovative ideas, alternative solutions, and emerging technologies.
• Establish quality benchmarks through rigorous code reviews, performance optimization, security practices, and continuous improvement initiatives.

You are a strong fit if you have:

• 15+ years of hands-on software development experience, with significant exposure to backend systems, microservices, and distributed architectures.
• proficiency in React and TypeScript, or extensive experience with Angular.
• Strong expertise in Microsoft .NET / C#, including API development and integration.
• Experience designing and consuming REST APIs, creating mock-ups, and working with associated tooling.
• Strong hands-on experience with Git, including branching, merging, and conflict resolution.
• Deep understanding of SDLC, CI/CD practices, and clean code principles.
• Knowledge of UML, Web Services (SOAP), and integration patterns.

System & Infrastructure Knowledge

• Networking: TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Terraform, CloudFormation, Pulumi

CI/CD

Hands-on experience with tools such as:

• Jenkins
• TeamCity
• Octopus Deploy
• ArgoCD

Container Orchestration

• OpenShift

Nice to Have

• Strong UI/UX understanding and ability to collaborate closely with design teams.
• Experience with Webpack, RxJS, Redux, NGXS, NGRx, or similar state management frameworks.
• Experience with responsive design frameworks such as Bootstrap and Material Design.
• Passion for emerging technologies and continuous learning.
• Familiarity with testing frameworks such as Playwright, Selenium, or equivalent tools.

Core Competencies

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong ownership, accountability, and a disciplined engineering mindset.
• Ability to create and communicate a compelling technology vision aligned with business objectives.
• Ability to evaluate long-term technology investments and their organizational impact.
• Ability to influence decision-making and align stakeholders across multiple teams and functions.
• Ability to understand complex interactions across products, platforms, processes, and organizations.
• Ability to identify and implement new technologies that deliver measurable business value.
• Strong mentoring and technical leadership capabilities to elevate engineering excellence across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Relevant industry certifications are an added advantage.