Principal Software Engineer

Talentiser; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to shape their enterprise-grade SaaS platform. You will be responsible for designing scalable backend services and driving microservices architecture. Candidates must have 8+ years of software development experience, with strong expertise in Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms. This is a full-time position for mid-senior level professionals, offering a competitive salary up to 60 LPA in Hyderabad, India.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on software development experience.
• 3–5+ years in a Senior / Staff / Principal Engineering role.
• Deep understanding of Microservices, Distributed Systems & REST APIs.
• Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Strong knowledge of Cloud Platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and deliver scalable backend services on a high-traffic SaaS platform.
• Drive microservices architecture and API design.
• Lead code reviews, architecture reviews, and technical quality standards.
• Collaborate with Product, Design, DevOps, and Customer Success.

Skills

Microservices

Distributed Systems

REST APIs

Docker

Kubernetes

ReactJS

TypeScript

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Azure

Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

DevOps

CI/CD pipelines

Git

Jira

Bamboo

Automated testing (JUnit, Jest, Playwright)

Job description

Talent Acquisition professional bridging the gap between Talent and Opportunities || Tech Hiring

We are a global leader in enterprise automation platforms, delivering AI-powered, cloud-native SaaS solutions for mission-critical finance and ERP workflows. Our platform helps the world’s leading organizations automate, orchestrate, and optimize complex business processes at scale.

We foster a high-performance engineering culture built on innovation, ownership, and continuous learning.

CTC offered upto 60 LPA

Your Impact

As a Principal Software Engineer, you will be a senior technical authority and platform architect shaping our enterprise-grade SaaS platform. You will:

• Own complex distributed system designs
• Translate business needs into scalable, fault-tolerant solutions
• Influence engineering strategy across multiple teams
• Serve as a technical mentor for senior engineers

This is a senior hands‑on individual contributor role with broad system ownership and no people management responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and deliver scalable backend services on a high-traffic SaaS platform
• Drive microservices architecture, API design, performance, and cloud scalability
• Lead code reviews, architecture reviews, and technical quality standards
• Collaborate closely with Product, Design, DevOps, and Customer Success
• Proactively identify and mitigate performance, scalability, and reliability risks
• Leverage AI-powered developer tools for prototyping and acceleration
• Act as a technical advisor to engineering leadership

Required Experience & Skills

• 8+ years of hands-on software development experience
• 3–5+ years in a Senior / Staff / Principal Engineering role
• Deep understanding of Microservices, Distributed Systems & REST APIs
• Hands‑on experience with Docker, Kubernetes
• Frontend exposure to ReactJS, TypeScript, MobX
• Strong knowledge of Cloud Platforms: AWS / Azure / GCP
• Solid grasp of DevOps & CI/CD pipelines
• Proficiency with Git, Jira, Bamboo
• Strong experience in automated testing (JUnit, Jest, Playwright)

AI & Automation Exposure (Must-Have)

• Practical experience using AI developer tools such as
• CodeWhisperer
• Ability to integrate AI into development workflows for productivity and quality

Good to Have

• Domain exposure to Finance, Accounting, or ERP systems
• SAP knowledge (ABAP, HANA, FICO)
• Open-source contributions or technical publications

What Defines Success in This Role

• Exceptional problem-solving & system design skills
• Ability to architect for scale, resilience & security
• Deep commitment to engineering excellence
• Ability to influence without authority

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Internet Marketplace Platforms and Software Development