Principal I, Software Engineering

Alcon MX; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Alcon Bengaluru is seeking a Principal I, Software Engineering to lead design and development of complex software solutions. You will guide engineering teams, mentor juniors, and partner with product managers to ensure solutions meet business needs.

Experience includes C# and WPF, strong SQL Server skills, and a deep understanding of SDLC and agile practices. You will drive architecture decisions, optimize processes, and help deliver high-quality software across the organization.

Qualifications

• 7–12 years of total experience with Bachelor’s degree.
• Lead the design, development, and deployment of .NET applications using C# and WPF.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and deliver scalable software solutions.
• Work on database design and development using SQL Server, ensuring high performance and reliability.
• Review code, provide technical guidance, and mentor junior developers.
• Drive architectural decisions and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.
• Optimize application performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure software quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of complex software solutions.
• Provide technical guidance to engineering teams and mentor junior engineers.
• Collaborate with product management and business leaders to ensure software solutions meet business needs.
• Ensure best practices are followed and optimize development processes.
• Continuously evaluate and improve the software development lifecycle.
• Lead high-impact engineering projects and drive technical direction for the software engineering team.
• Contribute to the company’s ability to deliver innovative and high-quality software.
• Make key technical decisions on software design, architecture, and engineering strategies.
• Act as a subject-matter expert and provide guidance on complex technical challenges.

Skills

C#

WPF

SQL Server

SDLC

Git

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Summary of Position: At Alcon, we're passionate about enhancing sight and helping people see brilliantly. With more than 25,000 associates, we innovate fearlessly, champion progress, and act swiftly to impact global eye health. We foster an inclusive culture, recognizing your contributions and offering opportunities to grow your career like never before. Together, we make a difference in the lives of our patients and customers. Are you ready to join us? This role is part of Alcon's Information Technology function, a team that delivers cutting-edge technology solutions to Alcon associates and customers to help our people and the world see brilliantly. The Principal I, Software Engineering (Science/Tech/Engineering Path), is primarily responsible for leading the design and development of software solutions, leveraging advanced technical expertise to influence engineering teams and the broader organization.

Specifics Include:

• Lead the design and implementation of complex software solutions
• Provide technical guidance to engineering teams and mentor junior engineers
• Collaborate with product management and business leaders to ensure software solutions meet business needs
• Ensure best practices are followed and optimize development processes
• Continuously evaluate and improve the software development lifecycle
• Lead high-impact engineering projects and drive technical direction for the software engineering team
• Contribute to the company’s ability to deliver innovative and high-quality software
• Make key technical decisions on software design, architecture, and engineering strategies
• Act as a subject-matter expert and provide guidance on complex technical challenges

All associates must adhere to GxP regulations by strictly following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), maintaining accurate and complete documentation, ensuring rigorous quality control, and completing all required training. Associates are responsible for meeting their individual job requirements and contributing to the overall compliance of the organization. Compliance with regulatory requirements and a commitment to continuous improvement are essential to our operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Strong experience in C# with a deep understanding of object-oriented programming concepts.
• Expertise in WPF (Windows Presentation Foundation) for building rich desktop applications.
• Proficiency in SQL Server, including query optimization, stored procedures, and schema design.
• Solid understanding of software development lifecycle and agile methodologies.
• Experience with version control systems like Git.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication and leadership skills.

Key Responsibilities/Minimum Qualifications

• 7-12 years of total experience with Bachelor’s degree.
• Lead the design, development, and deployment of .NET applications using C# and WPF.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and deliver scalable software solutions.
• Work on database design and development using SQL Server, ensuring high performance and reliability.
• Review code, provide technical guidance, and mentor junior developers.
• Drive architectural decisions and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.
• Optimize application performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure software quality.
• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and technical planning.
• Lead project initiatives and ensure alignment with business goals.

Good to Have

• Exposure to AI.
• Knowledge of RESTful APIs, microservices, and DevOps pipelines.

Work hours: 1 PM to 10 PM IST

• Relocation assistance: Yes

Alcon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, or any other reason.

At Alcon, we are committed to helping people see better. We believe patients should have access to quality eye care regardless of their economic circumstances; however, barriers to good eye health exist for patients in both developed and emerging markets. Alcon develops and manufactures innovative devices to serve the full life cycle of eye care needs. Its surgical group is one of the largest makers of equipment used for cataract removal and laser vision correction. Its consumer products include the well-known Opti-Free line of contact lens solutions and related products. Alcon, which was founded in 1945, sells its products in 180 countries worldwide.