Principal Technologist - Research and Development

AVEVA; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 4,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gratuity

Medical insurance

Generous leave entitlement

Emergency leave days

Childcare support

Parental leave options

Education assistance

Home office support

Well-being support

Job summary

AVEVA is seeking a Senior R&D Principal Technologist in Bangalore, India to translate software requirements into scalable web and cloud applications. You will participate in architecture decisions and guide technical direction across multiple teams, from concept through release to production.

The role includes mentoring junior staff and shaping best practices across projects. The ideal candidate has strong expertise in C#, .NET, REST APIs, SQL, and Azure, with experience in cloud-native

Qualifications

• Proficient in C#, .NET, Web API, REST API and SQL databases.
• Hands-on with Azure cloud technologies.
• Experience with Azure Functions, App Services, Service Fabric, Networking, Storage, and Identity concepts.
• Familiar with IaaS/SaaS/PaaS and microservices architecture.
• Secure coding, code reviews, testing, and documentation.
• Able to coach and mentor junior staff and peers.
• Experience with CI/CD using Azure DevOps.
• Strong communication with Product Owners and Architects.

Responsibilities

• Build, test, implement, and support web/cloud software applications.
• Perform design architecture activities as needed.
• Collaborate with technology experts to develop the framework.
• Assist Product Owners and R&D Management in defining requirements.
• Clarify stakeholder requirements and provide timely updates.
• Contribute to sprint execution and manage backlogs.
• Ensure secure, scalable solutions and perform code reviews.
• Mentor junior staff and uphold best practices.

Skills

OOP concepts

Design patterns

SOLID principles

Security mindset

System architecture

CI/CD

Communication skills

React (nice to have)

Tools

Azure

Azure Functions

App Services

Service Fabric

Identity/Auth0

SQL

Azure DevOps

Job description

R&D Principal Technologist AVEVA is creating software trusted by over 90% of leading industrial companies.

Job Title: R&D Principal Technologist

Location: Bangalore, India

Employment Type: Regular, full-time, hybrid work arrangement

The Job A Principal Technologist will be responsible for translating software requirements into workable programming code and build scalable web & cloud applications with a full understanding of the area of specialization; resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways. Designs and develop complex software systems or subsystems, with involvement at all stages, from the initial concept through the detailed design and release to production. This role will also be involved in architectural decisions and leverage technical knowledge to build solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Use a variety of programming languages and development tools to build, test, implement, and support the development of web/cloud software applications.
• Performs design architecture activities as needed.
• Collaborate with other technology experts and develop the technology framework.
• Participate in and provide technical perspective to the Product Owners and/or R&D Management during project phases such as in the defining of product requirements and features.
• Assist in clarifying stakeholder requirements; communicate questions and address concerns; provide relevant and detailed updates and feedback on time.
• Actively contributes to establishing delivery timelines within a project during release planning meetings as well as assisting junior staff in providing their timeline recommendations.
• Actively involved in sprint execution looking for any scope deviations and backlog growth.
• Proactively identifies technical and procedural areas of concern to avoid gaps and problems.
• Analyses and defines requirements for data, workflow and logical processes, hardware and operating system environments and interfaces with other systems.
• Performs highly complex or specialized development activities involving coding in adherence to cybersecurity standards, code reviews, unit testing, debugging, and document creation and maintenance.
• Provides coaching and mentoring to junior staff and peer group.
• Owns methodologies, principles that guide procedures, designs and best practices.

Essential Requirements

• Ability to articulate and implement object-oriented concepts, design patterns, design and SOLID principles
• Technical proficiency in writing software using C#, .NET, Web API, REST API and database technologies like SQL
• Hands‑on experience with cloud technologies like Azure
• Hands‑on experience with Azure Functions, App Services, Service Fabric, Networking, Storage technologies and Auth0/Identity server concepts
• Familiarity/hands‑on with IaaS/SaaS/PaaS architecture and microservice architecture
• Designed and developed frameworks with security first mindset
• Hands‑on / Familiarity with security tools / SDL process
• Experienced in migrating projects from legacy to latest technologies
• Demonstrated ability to build automated unit/integration tests that prove the quality of code
• Able to coach and mentor colleagues with less experience.
• Good exposure to software configuration, build deployment and release management, infrastructure and DevOps areas.
• Ability to set up and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps
• Good communication skills, working with a broad range of people, including Product Owners, Architects, Testers.
• Experience in developing web applications with React is good to have

Desired Skills and Competencies

• Curiosity to explore emerging cloud and security technologies and apply them effectively (Curiosity)
• Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to deliver secure, scalable solutions to complex challenges (Impact)
• Effective collaboration and communication when working with customers and cross‑functional teams (Trust)
• Ability to manage priorities in a fast‑paced environment while maintaining high‑quality outcomes (Aspiration)

R&D at AVEVA

Our global team of 2000+ developers work on an incredibly diverse portfolio of over 75 industrial automation and engineering products, which cover everything from data management to 3D design. AI and cloud are at the centre of our strategy, and we have over 150 patents to our name. Our track record of innovation is no fluke – it’s the result of a structured and deliberate focus on learning, collaboration and inclusivity. If you want to build applications that solve big problems, join us. Find out more: aveva.com/en/about/careers/r-and-d-careers/

India Benefits include:

• Gratuity
• Medical and accidental insurance
• Very attractive leave entitlement
• Emergency leave days
• Childcare support
• Maternity, paternity and adoption leaves
• Education assistance program
• Home office set up support (for hybrid roles)
• Well‑being support

It’s possible we’re hiring for this position in multiple countries, in which case the above benefits apply to the primary location. Specific benefits vary by country, but our packages are similarly comprehensive. Find out more: aveva.com/en/about/careers/benefits/

Hybrid working

We work in a hybrid way at AVEVA. Most roles are based at a local AVEVA office, with an expectation of being on-site 50% of your working hours to support collaboration and connection. Some positions are fully office-based depending on the nature of the work, and certain roles that support specific customers and markets may be remote. The working arrangement for this position will be confirmed during the hiring process.

AVEVA is committed to recruiting and retaining people with disabilities. Please let us know in advance if you need reasonable support during your application process.

About AVEVA

AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software with more than 6,500 employees in over 40 countries. Our cutting‑edge solutions are used by thousands of enterprises to deliver the essentials of life – such as energy, infrastructure, chemicals, and minerals – safely, efficiently, and more sustainably. We are committed to embedding sustainability and inclusion into our operations, our culture, and our core business strategy. Learn more about how we are progressing against our ambitious 2030 targets: sustainability-report.aveva.com/

AVEVA requires all successful applicants to undergo and pass a drug screening and comprehensive background check before they start employment. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with local laws and may, subject to those laws, include proof of educational attainment, employment history verification, proof of work authorization, criminal records, identity verification, credit check. Certain positions dealing with sensitive and/or third‑party personal data may involve additional background check criteria.

AVEVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to being an exemplary employer with an inclusive culture, developing a workplace environment where all our employees are treated with dignity and respect. We value diversity and the expertise that people from different backgrounds bring to our business. AVEVA provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify your recruiter. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case‑by‑case basis.

Experience Level Senior Level