Principal Operation Project Engineer

Cubic Transportation Systems; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Hyderabad is seeking a Senior Principal Operations Project Engineer to lead technical investigations and ensure system stability. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in systems engineering with proven expertise in resolving complex software issues. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and strong leadership skills. This is a full-time position offering opportunities in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in systems engineering, focusing on production support and defect resolution.
• Proven expertise in diagnosing and resolving complex software infrastructure issues.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead investigation and resolution of high-impact production software defects.
• Collaborate with teams to implement permanent fixes and preventative measures.
• Ensure systems meet performance and availability targets.

Skills

Root cause analysis

System stability & performance

Technical leadership

Operational excellence

Change and project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Tools

Monitoring tools

Configuration management systems

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Overview

Direct message the job poster from Cubic Transportation Systems

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist @Cubic | DIEB Enthusiast | Full-Cycle Recruitment Consultant | Technology Recruitment Certified Professional

Hiring Principal Operations Project Engineer

Experience: 15+ Years

Notice: Immediate to 30 Days

Key Skills

• Root cause analysis
• System stability & performance
• Technical leadership
• Operational excellence
• Change and project management
• Tools & methodologies

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the investigation and resolution of high-impact production software defects and configuration issues.
• Perform deep-dive root cause analysis across application, infrastructure, and integration layers.
• Collaborate with development, QA, and operations teams to implement permanent fixes and preventive measures.
• Maintain system stability through proactive monitoring, tuning, and configuration management.

Technical Leadership

• Own the technical baseline for system architecture, design, and configuration across the full lifecycle.
• Serve as the escalation point for complex technical issues affecting production environments.
• Guide junior engineers and support teams in troubleshooting and resolution techniques.
• Chair technical reviews and approve changes impacting live systems.

Operational Excellence

• Ensure systems meet performance, availability, and supportability targets.
• Develop and maintain operational documentation, including runbooks, configuration guides, and incident response procedures.
• Lead post-incident reviews and drive continuous improvement in support processes.
• Interface with customers and vendors to resolve escalated issues and align on technical solutions.

Project & Change Management

• Support deployment planning and execution, ensuring readiness and rollback strategies are in place.
• Participate in change control boards and release planning to assess operational impact.
• Contribute to proposal efforts by estimating support and maintenance requirements for new solutions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 15+ years of experience in systems engineering, with a strong focus on production support and defect resolution.
• Proven expertise in diagnosing and resolving complex software and infrastructure issues in live environments.
• Experience with monitoring tools, log analysis, and performance tuning.
• Familiarity with configuration management systems and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work under pressure in fast-paced operational settings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in transportation, defense, or other regulated industries.
• Knowledge of ITIL incident, problem, and change management processes.
• Familiarity with tools such as DOORS, EPDM, and All Change.
• Experience with high-availability architectures and disaster recovery planning.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology, Product Management, and Design

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting, IT System Custom Software Development, and Information Services

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