Principal Software Engineer

Clinisys Group; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 4,000,000 - 8,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Clinisys in Bengaluru seeks a Principal Software Engineer with 8–11+ years' experience to lead AI-assisted software engineering, define scalable architecture, and drive high-quality design using AI tools and agents. The role requires deep .NET expertise, strong Oracle/RDBMS knowledge, and the ability to mentor teams while advancing AI-driven development practices across the product lifecycle.

You will collaborate with Product Management and Engineering leadership to map technology roadmaps and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• Master's degree preferred for leadership roles with AI.
• 8+ years of experience in software engineering, architecture, and AI-enabled development.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and design of enterprise-grade software solutions with AI-assisted design practices.
• Leverage AI tools for code analysis, generation, reviews, and documentation.
• Design and build system and software architecture using AI-assisted modeling techniques.

Skills

.NET/C#

ASP.NET

MVC

Entity Framework

Oracle DB

RDBMS

AI tooling

React/JS

Prompt engineering

CI/CD

Cloud services

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/SE

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Veracode

Acunetix

Job description

The Principal Software Engineer is a senior technical leader(8-11+ years) with a strong emphasis on Artificial Intelligenceassisted software engineering. This role is responsible for defining scalable software architecture, driving high-quality design, and leading teams by effectively leveraging AI tools and AI agents throughout the software development lifecycle. The individual is expected to combine deep expertise in .NET technologies, relational database systems, modern software architecture and design methodologies with advanced capabilities in AI-driven code generation, analysis, design, and documentation.

Clinisys' AI Philosophy

Building an AIfirst organisation is central to Clinisys' purpose and the impact we deliver. As a global provider of intelligent diagnostic informatics solutions, we build AIenabled, cloudbased platforms to enhance diagnostic workflows across healthcare, life sciences, and public health. By applying intelligent technology thoughtfully and responsibly, we help laboratories and testing environments operate more effectively, generate meaningful insights at scale, and ultimately support healthier and safer communities. Operating across more than 30 countries, Clinisys expects all colleagues - regardless of role or function to work confidently with AIenabled tools, apply digital and analytical thinking, and continuously adapt as technologies evolve. We must drive an AI-first sense of purpose and urgency.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and design of enterprise-grade software solutions with strong AI-assisted design practices.
• Leverage AI tools to perform code analysis, generate code, conduct code reviews, and produce high-quality technical documentation.
• Design and build system and software architecture using AI-assisted modeling and design techniques.
• Create, maintain, and evolve AI agents or AI instruction files to support technical and functional aspects of the product.
• Provide hands-on development using .NET Framework / .NET Core, Entity Framework.
• Design, optimize, and integrate Oracle and other RDBMS-based systems.
• Identify technical risks, perform impact analysis, and define mitigation strategies using AI insights where applicable.
• Guide teams in adopting AI-driven development workflows to improve productivity and quality.
• Collaborate with Product Management and Engineering Leadership on technology and AI adoption roadmaps.
• Champion automation, AI enablement, and continuous engineering excellence.

Technical Skills

• Strong experience with .NET Framework / .NET Core, C#, ASP.NET, MVC, Entity Framework and related Microsoft technologies.
• Strong knowledge of Oracle databases, PL-SQL, RDBMS systems and enterprise data modeling.
• Extensive experience using AI-powered development tools for code generation, code analysis, refactoring, and documentation.
• Proven ability to design and create AI agents and AI instruction files to support development, testing, and functional workflows.
• Skilled in prompt engineering, capable of creating clear, effective, and reusable prompts.
• Experience generating software design artifacts and system architecture using AI-assisted approaches.
• Experience in frontend technologies - React, Javascript.
• Expertise in software design principles, OOAD, and design patterns.
• Experience with multi-tier, micro-services, and enterprise-scale architectures.
• Experience with source control systems, CI/CD pipelines, DevOps troubleshooting, Cloud Services and Agile methodologies like Scrum.
• Experience in code assessment tools - Veracode, Acunetix.

Leadership & Soft Skills

• Proven ability to lead teams through technical influence with a strong focus on AI adoption.
• Ability to guide and mentor team members in effective prompt engineering and responsible AI usage.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, leveraging AI insights to improve decision-making.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of explaining solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated capability to upskill teams on various technologies and enhance overall AI usage maturity across the product.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

Master's degree is preferred.