Software Engineer, Principal I (Java)

Progress; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

30 days of earned leave

Premium Group Medical Insurance

Professional development reimbursement

Interest subsidy on loans

Job summary

A global software provider is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join their Hyderabad team, focusing on architecting AI-powered development tools. Candidates should have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science and over 8 years of experience in product development, specifically in Java and web technologies. This role offers a competitive remuneration package including medical insurance and generous leave benefits.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional experience in a product development organization.
• Strong background in designing and delivering scalable software solutions.
• Proficient in Java, with willingness to learn other relevant technologies.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and develop features related to OpenEdge Development Tools.
• Lead the evolution of development features for performance and usability enhancements.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the development team.

Skills

Java

VS Code extensions/Eclipse plugins

AI-assisted development tools

Web development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)

Algorithms

Database concepts

CI/CD pipelines

Unix/Linux and Windows

Agile methodologies

Strong analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Git

Node.js

Modern JavaScript frameworks

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We are Progress (Nasdaq: PRGS) - a trusted provider of software that enables our customers to develop, deploy and manage responsible, AI powered applications and experiences with agility and ease. We’re proud to have a diverse, global team where we value the individual and enrich our culture by considering varied perspectives because we believe people power progress. Join us as a Software Engineer, Principal 1 and help us do what we do best: propelling business forward. Know more about us.

In This Role

• Architect, design, and develop features related to OpenEdge Development Tools, demonstrating strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Lead the evolution of development features, enhancing performance, usability, and diagnostic capabilities.
• Drive the integration of AI-powered features within the OpenEdge Developer Tools ecosystem and understanding of RAG, MCP etc.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the development team, applying systems thinking to solve business and technical problems while ensuring adherence to best coding and design practices.
• Collaborate closely with Product Owners, Architects, QA, and UX teams to deliver robust, scalable, and user-centric solutions.
• Analyze and optimize performance issues using profiling tools and diagnostic frameworks.
• Ensure quality and maintainability through automated testing, code reviews, and continuous integration pipelines.
• Stay current with emerging technologies in IDE tooling, AI-assisted development, and performance optimization.
• Adhere to Agile practices and methodologies, actively participating in all Agile ceremonies.

Your Background

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent is required.
• 8+ years of professional experience in a product development organization, with a strong background in designing and delivering scalable, high-quality software solutions.
• Proficient in Java, with openness to learn and adopt other relevant technologies such as JavaScript and TypeScript.
• Proven experience in developing VS Code extensions or Eclipse plugins, with solid understanding of Language Server Protocol (LSP) and Debug Adapter Protocol (DAP).
• Strong foundation in web development, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, RESTful services, and modern front-end frameworks such as React or Angular.
• Deep understanding of algorithms, data structures, object-oriented design, and software architecture principles.
• Strong knowledge of database concepts, query optimization, and performance tuning for scalability and reliability.
• Hands-on experience with AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar, leveraging them to enhance productivity, testing, and documentation workflows.
• Familiarity with Node.js and modern JavaScript frameworks used in IDE tooling or developer platforms.
• Working knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, build automation, and version control systems such as Git.
• Expertise in profiling, diagnostics, and memory performance optimization on the JVM or similar platforms.
• Awareness of software security best practices and ability to identify, assess, and mitigate vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP Top 10, dependency scanning, secure coding standards).
• Experience applying static and dynamic analysis tools to ensure code and dependency security.
• Comfortable working on both Unix/Linux and Windows operating systems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and collaborate within cross-functional teams to design, plan, and deliver new features.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to apply systems thinking to technical and business challenges.
• Commitment to Agile practices and methodologies, actively participating in Agile ceremonies and promoting continuous improvement and engineering excellence.

Compensation

• Competitive remuneration package
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan Enrolment

Vacation, Family, and Health

• 30 days of earned leave
• An extra day off for your birthday
• Various other leaves like marriage leave, casual leave, maternity, and paternity leave
• Premium Group Medical Insurance for employees and five dependents, personal accident insurance coverage, life insurance coverage
• Professional development reimbursement
• Interest subsidy on loans - either vehicle or personal loans
• Health club reimbursement

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