Principal Software Engineer

Rocket Software; Pune District; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Software Pune location seeks a Principal Software Engineer to set direction for design and implementation of features, defects, and new products across B2B and Supply Chain domains.

You will lead architecture, cloud strategy, and full-stack development with Node.js and Kubernetes, ensuring secure, scalable, high-availability solutions in AWS. Excellent communication and mentoring across teams are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of related experience or a Ph.D. with 14 years of experience; or equivalent work experience.
• Proven experience designing and deploying secure, scalable, highly available, fault-tolerant, cost-efficient solutions in AWS public cloud
• Ability to write clean, concise, understandable code
• Understanding fundamental design principles behind a scalable application
• Proficient understanding and experience of code versioning tools, such as Git
• Fluency in the English language, both written and spoken excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills to deal professionally and collaboratively with all levels of the organization and across geographies.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to product initiatives across products
• Work on architecture, design & development of complex features/problems in different products based on Node Js, Kubernetes- Full stack Engineering role.
• Prepare well defined & articulated cloud strategy for all products & present to leadership team.
• Acts as the subject matter expert in multiple product domains
• Responsible for one or more products
• Synthesizes multiple internal and external sources of input into product requirements.
• Advises about requirements impact on key aspects of product and business and makes a corrective recommendation.
• Guides and reviews testing strategy.
• Documents and communicates on complex technical topics across the company.
• Works well with all groups involved in the software development process to influence code and design to consider downstream implications for code.
• Provides thought leadership and innovation within a technical domain.
• Regularly puts forth ideas and implements them into the product.
• Identifies, socializes and drives improvements having an impact across teams.
• Knows how to innovate and refactor complex codebases in practical ways.
• Able to select optimal data structures and algorithms to attain the best overall solution in respect to performance, reliability and security considerations.
• Capable of architecting application modules
• Provides forward-thinking design to leverage platform in novel and optimal ways.
• Actively participates in scoping features, developing work estimates, and plans for the team.
• Works with software architects and product owners to ensure backlogs are populated and kept updated.
• Works effectively with all stakeholders across all functions
• Communicates effectively across the organization, including with the leadership team.
• Able to manage multiple competing priorities while remaining cool and collected.
• Shows a sense of urgency while instilling confidence in other team members.
• Excellent rapid prototyping skills and produces high-quality code.
• Acts as the technical subject matter expert across product domains.

Skills

AWS cloud architecture

Node.js

Kubernetes

Software design principles

Team leadership

Tools

Git

Job description

Pune, India

Full time

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

Job Description Summary:

The Principal Software Engineer sets the direction for the design and implementation of software features/functionality/enhancements, correction of defects, and/or the creation of new products. The Rocket Software App Mod group has multiple products including B2Bi, MultiValue Database as well as many other core technology applications. B2B and Supply Chain business specializes in B2B Integration, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), Supplier Management, and Supplier Collaboration among other things. The technologies are deployed as multi-tenant, global-scale, SaaS Managed Services as well as in the Enterprise.

Job Overview:

The Principal Software Engineer sets the direction for the design and implementation of software features/functionality/enhancements, correction of defects, and/or the creation of new products. The Rocket Software App Mod group has multiple products including B2Bi, MultiValue Database as well as many other core technology applications. B2B and Supply Chain business specializes in B2B Integration, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), Supplier Management, and Supplier Collaboration among other things. The technologies are deployed as multi-tenant, global-scale, SaaS Managed Services as well as in the Enterprise.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to product initiatives across products

• Work on architecture, design & development of complex features/problems in different products based on Node Js, Kubernetes- Full stack Engineering role.

• Prepare well defined & articulated cloud strategy for all products & present to leadership team.
• Acts as the subject matter expert in multiple product domains
• Responsible for one or more products
• Synthesizes multiple internal and external sources of input into product requirements.
• Advises about requirements impact on key aspects of product and business and makes a corrective recommendation.
• Guides and reviews testing strategy.
• Documents and communicates on complex technical topics across the company.
• Works well with all groups involved in the software development process to influence code and design to consider downstream implications for code.
• Provides thought leadership and innovation within a technical domain.
• Regularly puts forth ideas and implements them into the product.
• Identifies, socializes and drives improvements having an impact across teams.
• Knows how to innovate and refactor complex codebases in practical ways.
• Able to select optimal data structures and algorithms to attain the best overall solution in respect to performance, reliability and security considerations.
• Capable of architecting application modules
• Provides forward-thinking design to leverage platform in novel and optimal ways.
• Actively participates in scoping features, developing work estimates, and plans for the team.
• Works with software architects and product owners to ensure backlogs are populated and kept updated.
• Works effectively with all stakeholders across all functions
• Communicates effectively across the organization, including with the leadership team.
• Able to manage multiple competing priorities while remaining cool and collected.
• Shows a sense of urgency while instilling confidence in other team members.
• Excellent rapid prototyping skills and produces high-quality code.
• Acts as the technical subject matter expert across product domains.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 15 years of related experience or a Ph.D. with 14 years of experience; or equivalent work experience.
• Proven experience in designing and deploying secure, scalable, highly available, fault-tolerant, cost-efficient solutions in AWS public cloud
• Ability to write clean, concise, understandable code
• Understanding fundamental design principles behind a scalable application
• Proficient understanding and experience of code versioning tools, such as Git
• Fluency in the English language, both written and spoken excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills to deal professionally and collaboratively with all levels of the organization and across geographies.

Technical Stack - Full Stack - Node Js, Kubernetes.

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Rocket Software Inc. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Rocket Software Inc. is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

At Rocket Software, we believe AI is a critical enabler of innovation and productivity. All Rocketeers are expected to actively leverage AI-powered tools and technologies, where appropriate, to enhance efficiency, improve decision-making, and deliver greater impact in their roles. Embracing continuous learning and the responsible use of AI is an essential part of how we work.

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Companies around the world trust Rocket to solve their most complex business challenges by powering their critical infrastructure, business processes, and data. We help extend the value of these assets, enabling our customers to embrace the potential of cloud and mobile computing, advanced analytics, and the innovations of tomorrow. From the clothes we wear to the cars we drive, Rocket solutions power the back-end systems that thousands of brands rely on every day.

At Rocket, software is about more than just code-it's about people. We are passionate problem-solvers, working to make a difference for others. Our foundation is built on empathy, humanity, trust, and love, and we strive to embody these core values in everything we do. Whether we're serving our customers, partners, or fellow Rocketeers, we are committed to treating everyone with the respect and care they deserve.

Founded in 1990, Rocket Software is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, and has 20 offices worldwide, bringing people and technology together to build a better future.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!