Principal Engineer - Backend

GreyOrange; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

GreyOrange is seeking a Staff Engineer to design and develop high-performance backend systems. You will work on large-scale projects, building scalable, efficient, and reliable solutions using C++/Java/Python.

The role emphasizes architectural leadership, clean code, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. You will mentor junior engineers, write low-level design documents, and re-architect algorithms to meet performance goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8–12 years of solid experience in backend engineering.
• Strong foundation in DS & Algorithms with ability to solve complex problems.
• Proficiency in C++, Java or Python.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimise software systems with high availability, scalability, and performance.
• Lead technical design discussions and contribute to architecture decisions for large-scale projects.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to deliver high-quality products.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers with technical leadership.
• Stay up to date with latest tech and advocate modern tools and methodologies.

Skills

Data Structures

Algorithms

Backend Engineering

Programming in C++/Java/Python

Architectural thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Ownership / Leadership

System design

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Microservices platform

REST API integration

RDBMS / SQL

Version control

Job description

As a Staff Engineer, you will be instrumental in designing and developing high-performance systems. You will work on large-scale projects that impact millions of users globally, focusing on building scalable, efficient, and reliable solutions. This is an opportunity to apply your strong foundation in Data Structures, Algorithms, and programming languages such as C++/ Java/ Python to real-world challenges.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimise software systems and applications, ensuring high availability, scalability, and performance.
• Lead technical design discussions and contribute to architecture decisions for large-scale projects.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code while following best practices for software development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and other engineers, to deliver high-quality products.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, providing technical leadership across the team.
• Stay up to date with the latest advancements in technology and advocate for the adoption of modern tools and methodologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field from a top-tier institution.
• 8-12 years of solid experience in backend engineering.
• Solid foundation in Data Structures and Algorithms with an ability to solve complex computational problems.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages, including C++, Java or Python.
• Work in collaboration with architects to write low-level design documents and to create a technical roadmap.
• Re-architect existing algorithms and implementations.
• Work with simulations for functional performance.
• Experience with large-scale systems design and architecture.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with a focus on writing efficient and optimized code.
• Experience working on any microservice platform.
• Experience in Algorithmic development. Good understanding of version control system.
• Experience working on REST-based API integration.
• Good RDBMS skills and experience in DB/SQL.
• Good understanding of design patterns, object-oriented design, and frameworks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts clearly.
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of technical projects and deliver end-to-end solutions.