Principal I, Software Engineering (T)

Praxy; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Praxy is seeking a Principal Software Engineer 1 to join the Digital Health Data and Admin Services Engineering team. You will architect and implement robust full‑stack healthcare applications using React/Angular on the frontend and Node.js, Python, or Java on the backend, with strong AWS cloud expertise.

You will drive design choices, collaborate with product managers and UX teams, implement tests, and ensure security and compliance with HL7, FHIR and HIPAA standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in full‑stack software development, with healthcare Digital applications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and deploy full‑stack web applications with high performance, scalability and security.
• Build intuitive interfaces with React/Angular, focusing on responsiveness and accessibility.
• Develop server‑side logic, databases and APIs (Node.js, Python, Java) for seamless frontend integration.
• Create scalable AWS cloud solutions (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, DynamoDB) with cost optimization.
• Automate deployments and monitor health using AWS DevOps tools and containerization.
• Collaborate with product managers and UX designers to deliver robust software solutions.
• Implement unit, integration, and end‑to‑end tests; troubleshoot performance issues promptly.
• Stay updated on AWS/cloud trends and document architecture, APIs, and user guides.

Skills

React

Angular

Node.js

Python

Java

PostgreSQL

AWS

DevOps

Microservices

HL7

FHIR

HIPAA compliance

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

API Gateway

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

As a Principal Software Engineer 1, you will be part of Digital Health Data and Admin Services Engineering team to design, develop & deliver software for Digital Health products. We are seeking an experienced Engineer with a strong background in full-stack development and AWS cloud services to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of both front-end and back-end technologies, as well as experience working in the healthcare industry. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to design, develop, and implement robust and scalable healthcare applications that comply with industry standards and regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement and deploy full-stack web applications, ensuring high performance, scalability, and security.
• Develop intuitive, user-friendly interfaces using modern front‑end frameworks (e.g., React, Angular), with a strong focus on responsive design and accessibility.
• Develop and maintain server‑side logic, database architectures, and APIs using technologies such as Node.js, Java Spring boot, Python, ensuring seamless integration with front‑end components.
• Design and implement scalable, secure, and cost‑effective cloud solutions using AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, and DynamoDB. Optimize the use of AWS resources to ensure high availability and performance.
• Utilize AWS DevOps tools to automate deployment, monitor application health, and implementation of micro services / containers, authorization & authentication modules via API gateway.
• Work closely with product managers, UX/UI designers, and other engineering teams to gather requirements, define technical specifications, and deliver high‑quality software solutions.
• Implement comprehensive testing strategies, including unit, integration, and end‑to‑end tests, to ensure software reliability and performance. Identify and resolve bugs and performance issues in a timely manner.
• Stay up to date with the latest industry trends, tools, and technologies, particularly those related to AWS and cloud computing, and proactively suggest improvements to processes, tools, and software architecture.
• Create and maintain detailed technical documentation for all developed software, including system architecture, API documentation, and user guides.

Key Requirements/Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in full‑stack software development, with a focus on healthcare‑related Digital applications preferred.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in front‑end frameworks such as React, Angular.
• Strong experience with back‑end technologies like Node.js, Python, Java.
• Expertise in database management systems such as PostgreSQL.
• Advanced knowledge of AWS services, including EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, and DynamoDB.
• Experience with DevOps tools, micro services / containers.
• Familiarity with healthcare standards and regulations, including HL7, FHIR, and HIPAA compliance.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, agile development environment.
• Leadership experience with mentoring and guiding junior engineers is a plus.

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.