Principal - Software Engineer

Bread Financial; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 4,200,000 - 8,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Bread Financial Group in Bengaluru seeks a Principal Software Engineer to shape the SDLC strategy across full stack, front-end, and back-end. You will guide architecture, security, scalability, and performance while mentoring engineers to maintain high coding and testing standards.

Lead initiatives to drive automation, code reviews, and on-call support; champion innovative technologies and agile practices to deliver secure, scalable financial applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field; equivalent work experience.
• 1 cloud certification: AWS Cloud Practitioner, Azure Fundamentals or Google Cloud Cloud Digital Leader.
• 13-15 years of work experience in SDLC across Full Stack, Frontend and Backend and UI/UX engineering.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead conceptualization and implementation of cutting-edge financial technology solutions; translate requirements into innovative applications; guide execution; enhance scalability, security and performance.
• Define and champion coding standards; implement testing and automation; diagnose defects and bottlenecks; evolve SDLC to meet enterprise objectives.
• Provide visionary leadership in designing scalable, secure software development processes; oversee the entire SDLC; mentor and guide teams.
• Lead projects using cutting-edge technologies to improve system performance; conduct code reviews; enforce best practices; provide on-call support.
• Formulate and execute strategies for advanced UI/UX enhancements with cross-functional partners; incorporate user feedback for continuous improvement.
• Act as senior technical advisor; align priorities with senior stakeholders; promote best practices in engineering and agile development.
• Expose deep expertise across multiple languages and lead development of critical applications; drive adoption of emerging technologies.
• Foster collaboration and peer coaching; solicit and utilize feedback for personal development.

Skills

Agile Methodology

DevOps

Java

JavaScript

Microsoft Azure Functions

Microsoft Azure SQL

Full Stack Development

AWS

React.js

Angular

Flutter

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

1 cloud certification

13-15 years of experience in SDLC across FSD/Frontend/Backend/UI/UX

Tools

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Job description

Job Summary

• The Principal Software Engineer is a pivotal leader in the organization, responsible for shaping the strategic direction of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) across full stack, front-end and backend. This role involves making strategic decisions to enhance system scalability, security, and performance, while championing the highest standards in coding, testing protocols, and automation strategies. The Principal will drive the design, provide inputs on architecture and delivery of transformative applications that align with user requirements and business objectives along with upholding enterprise standards. Their expertise will be instrumental in optimizing SDLC processes and pioneering new technologies. This role demands a profound technical mastery and the ability to mentor and inspire engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.

Essential Job Functions

• Spearhead conceptualization and implementation of cutting-edge financial technology solutions. Transform business requirements into innovative applications tailored to user requirements and guide their seamless execution. Make strategic decisions to enhance system scalability, security, and performance. - (20%)
• Define and champion the highest standards in coding, testing protocols, and automation strategies. Diagnose and eliminate defects, performance bottlenecks, and inefficiencies with a strategic approach and by leveraging AI/ML tools. Drive the evolution of SDLC processes to align with enterprise objectives, emphasizing exceptional quality, scalability, and expedited time-to-market. - (15%)
• Provide visionary leadership in designing scalable, secure, and robust software development processes. Ensure alignment with long-term strategic goals and oversee the entire software development lifecycle. Offer unparalleled guidance and technical direction, fostering innovation and excellence within the team. - (20%)
• Initiate and lead projects utilizing cutting-edge technologies to significantly improve system performance. Conduct comprehensive code reviews, enforce best practices, and ensure the delivery of high-quality, scalable solutions that set industry benchmarks. Provide technical on-call support and respond to incident inquiries as needed. - (15%)
• Formulate and execute strategies for advanced UI/UX enhancements by partnering with cross-functional leaders. Leverage user feedback to drive continuous improvement and ensure alignment with evolving business needs. - (10%)
• Act as a senior technical advisor, cultivate and maintain relationships with senior stakeholders to align strategic priorities. Guide and develop best practices in software engineering and agile development, while leading enterprise-wide initiatives aligned to the strategic priorities of the organization. - (10%)
• Exhibit deep expertise in multiple programming languages and lead the development of multiple mission-critical applications. Serve as a distinguished subject matter expert in SDLC across full stack, back end and front end. Lead the adoption of emerging technologies positioning the organization at the forefront of technological innovation. - (5%)
• Cultivate relationships across roles and organizations to maximize collaboration, partnership, and efficiency. Provide peer coaching and feedback formally and informally. Request and utilize feedback to foster personal development. - (5%)

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or related field of study or equivalent, relevant work experience.
• 1 cloud certification- AWS cloud practitioner, Microsoft Azure Fundamentals or Google Cloud- Cloud Digital Leader
• 13-15 years of work experience in related field (Software Development Life Cycle across Full Stack, Frontend and Backend Development and UI / UX engineering).

Preferred Qualifications

• 15-17 years of work experience in related field (Software Development Life Cycle across Full Stack, Frontend and Backend Development and UI / UX engineering).

Skills

• Agile Methodology
• DevOps
• Java (Programming Language)
• JavaScript
• Microsoft Azure Functions
• Microsoft Azure SQL
• Full Stack Development
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• React.js
• Angular
• Flutter