Principal I, Software Engineering (T)

Alcon Laboratories, Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Alcon Laboratories, Inc. in Bengaluru is seeking a Principal Software Engineer 1 to design, develop, and deliver full-stack healthcare applications in the Digital Health Data and Admin Services Engineering team.

You will work across front-end and back-end technologies and AWS cloud services to build scalable software while complying with industry standards. You will collaborate with product managers, UX/UI designers, and other engineers; implement testing, DevOps practices, and documentation;

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of full-stack software development experience, preferably in healthcare-related Digital health applications.
• Proficiency with React or Angular for front-end and Node.js, Python, or Java for back-end.
• Experience with PostgreSQL and AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, DynamoDB).
• Familiarity with HL7, FHIR, HIPAA compliance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and deploy scalable full-stack web applications.
• Develop front-end interfaces focusing on usability, accessibility, and performance.
• Develop server-side logic, databases, and APIs with integration to front-end components.
• AWS cloud integration and cost optimization.
• DevOps practices: automated deployment, monitoring, and microservices/containers.
• Collaborate with product, UX/UI designers, and other engineers to deliver high-quality software.
• Implement comprehensive testing strategies and fix issues promptly.
• Maintain documentation and stay updated with AWS/cloud trends.

Skills

React

Angular

Node.js

Python

Java

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

Tools

PostgreSQL

EC2

S3

RDS

Lambda

DynamoDB

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Summary of Position:

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 Development: Design, implement, and deploy full-stack web applications, ensuring high performance, scalability, and security.
• Front-End Development: Develop intuitive, user-friendly interfaces using modern front-end frameworks (e.g., React, Angular), with a strong focus on responsive design and accessibility.
• Back-End Development: 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.
• AWS Cloud Integration: 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.
• DevOps Practices: Utilize AWS DevOps tools to automate deployment, monitor application health, and implementation of micro services / containers, authorization & authentication modules via API gateway.
• Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, UX/UI designers, and other engineering teams to gather requirements, define technical specifications, and deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Testing and Debugging: 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.
• Continuous Improvement: 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.
• Documentation: 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.