Principal Software Engineer - Web

Styli; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 8,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Styli Marketplace in Bengaluru is seeking a Principal Engineer - Web (Java and React) to drive the technical strategy for our growing ecommerce and marketplace platforms. You will lead architecture decisions, guide engineering teams, and ensure scalability, performance, and security across services.

The ideal candidate has deep ecommerce experience, hands-on full-stack mastery (Java/React; MERN-like patterns), and a proven track record delivering robust systems in high-growth environments.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of software engineering experience with at least 2 years in technical leadership.
• Proven ecommerce marketplace design and scaling experience.
• Experience with MERN or similar full-stack tech.
• Strong API design, microservices, and event-driven systems knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical strategy and architecture for ecommerce and marketplace platforms.
• Guide engineering teams and ensure scalability, performance, and security.
• Drive design of high-traffic, large data volume systems.
• Collaborate with product, operations, and stakeholders to align priorities with business goals.
• Oversee integrations with payment gateways, logistics, ERP, CRM, and analytics.
• Mentor engineers; promote best practices and technical excellence.
• Ensure DevOps reliability and monitoring; uphold security and compliance.

Skills

MERN stack

API design

Microservices

Event-driven architecture

Headless commerce

Cloud platforms

Docker

Kubernetes

SQL/NoSQL databases

Data analytics pipelines

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Mulesoft

Boomi

Prometheus

Grafana

Datadog

Job description

Role:

Principal Engineer - Web (Java and React)

Experience:

6 years

About Styli Marketplace

Launched in 2019 by Landmark Group, Styli Marketplace is the first e-commerce venture of the group, quickly becoming a leading online destination for fashion and lifestyle across the GCC, including Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain, and beyond.

We connect global sellers and creators with millions of fashion-forward customers, offering the latest trends, exceptional value, and convenient services like same-day to 48-hour delivery and flexible payment options. Our mission is to make style accessible, aspirational, and exciting for all, backed by a passionate team fostering a culture of creativity and innovation. At Styli, we aim to revolutionize fashion retail and bring unique experiences to our customers.

Role Overview:

We are looking for Principal Engineers to lead the technical strategy and execution for our ecommerce and marketplace platforms. In this role, you will act as a key technical leader, driving architectural decisions, guiding engineering teams, and ensuring the scalability, performance, and security of our systems.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in ecommerce, marketplace ecosystems, and enterprise-grade software development, with a focus on innovation and delivering impactful solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership: Define and oversee the technical vision, strategy, and roadmap for ecommerce and marketplace platforms.
• Architecture Design: Design and implement robust, scalable, and secure solutions tailored for high growth ecommerce and marketplace environments.
• System Scalability: Drive the design of systems that can handle high traffic, large data volumes, and increasing complexity as the business scales.
• Innovation: Research and implement emerging technologies to maintain a competitive edge in ecommerce and marketplace development.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with product management, operations, and other stakeholders to align technical priorities with business goals.
• Integration Leadership: Architect seamless integrations with third-party services such as payment gateways, logistics platforms, ERP, CRM, and analytics tools.
• Mentorship: Guide senior and mid-level engineers by sharing best practices, conducting code reviews, and fostering a culture of technical excellence.
• Operational Excellence: Ensure system reliability, availability, and performance through robust DevOps practices and monitoring solutions.
• Compliance & Security: Define and enforce security best practices and compliance standards (e.g., PDPL, PCI-DSS).
• Thought Leadership: Represent the organization in technical discussions, external forums, and conferences, establishing yourself as a subject matter expert.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Experience: 6 years of experience in software engineering, with at least 2 years in technical leadership or mentoring role.
• Ecommerce Expertise: Proven track record of designing and scaling ecommerce and marketplace platforms, including multi-vendor capabilities, dynamic pricing models, and global expansion.
• Technical Mastery: Expertise in modern full-stack development (e.g., MERN stack or similar).
• Deep understanding of API design, microservices architecture, and event-driven systems.
• Hands-on experience with headless commerce and composable architecture principles.
• Strong expertise in AWS, Azure, or GCP for deploying scalable and fault-tolerant systems.
• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and serverless architectures.
• Proficiency in SQL and NoSQL databases, including schema design, optimization, and scaling.
• Experience working with large-scale datasets, data lakes, and analytics pipelines.
• Performance Optimization: Proven ability to enhance system performance, reduce latency, and optimize Core Web Vitals, API latency, and Profiling for ecommerce.
• Security & Compliance: Deep knowledge of implementing security protocols, fraud detection, and compliance with industry standards.
• DevOps: Experience with CI/CD pipelines, monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog), and disaster recovery planning.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with marketplace-specific features like vendor onboarding, commission management, and dispute resolution systems.
• Familiarity with advanced personalization engines, recommendation systems, and AI-driven solutions for ecommerce.
• Knowledge of omnichannel commerce, multi-currency, and multi-language implementations.
• Exposure to enterprise integration tools (e.g., Mulesoft, Boomi) and middleware platforms.
• Understanding of customer analytics, marketing automation, and loyalty program integrations.

Soft Skills

• Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to balance technical and business needs.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, capable of engaging both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• A leadership mindset with a focus on collaboration, innovation, and team development.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with evolving priorities.

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related fields (or equivalent experience).

At Styli, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered. As an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of our team members. We believe that a diverse workforce drives innovation and enhances our ability to serve our customers effectively. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. At Styli, we are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone could thrive and succeed.