Software Engineer, Principal (Java, React)

Strategy; Chennai; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Strategy is looking for a Principal Software Engineer in Chennai, India. This role requires 10–13 years of experience, with strong expertise in Java and React. The engineer will lead technical initiatives across backend services and frontend applications, ensuring production readiness and high-quality engineering practices. Candidates should have experience with Snowflake and Databricks for data processing. This is a work-from-office position, operating Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• 10–13 years of experience in software engineering.
• Strong understanding of full-stack development.
• Experience in performance tuning and optimization.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Java.
• Implement complex React features ensuring high performance.
• Integrate backend services with Snowflake and Databricks.

Skills

Java

React

TypeScript

JavaScript

HTML/CSS

PowerQuery

Tools

Snowflake

Databricks

Job description

Company Description

Strategy (Nasdaq: MSTR) is at the forefront of transforming organizations into intelligent enterprises through data‑driven innovation. We don't just follow trends—we set them and drive change. As a market leader in enterprise analytics and AI software, we've pioneered the BI and analytics space, empowering people to make better decisions and revolutionizing how businesses operate. We are now also at the forefront of AI disruption, providing data via our enterprise semantic layer to AI agents, tools, and platforms. Strategy has also pioneered a groundbreaking shift in digital assets, adopting bitcoin as our primary treasury reserve asset in 2020 and leading the market with innovative bitcoin‑backed securities. These moves have built a fortress balance sheet and positioned the company as a forward‑thinking force in the market.

Our people are the core of our success. At Strategy, you'll join a smart, creative team working on dynamic projects with cutting‑edge technologies. We thrive on curiosity, innovation, and relentless pursuit of excellence. Our corporate values—bold, agile, engaged, impactful, and united—are the foundation of our culture.

Job Description

Job Title: Principal Software Engineer

Location: Chennai, India

Work Model: Work From Office (Monday–Friday)

Primary Skills: Java, React, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, PowerQuery

Experience: 10–13 Years

Role Overview

We are seeking a Principal Software Engineer to serve as a senior individual contributor, leading complex technical initiatives across backend systems, frontend applications, and cloud‑based data integration layers. This role requires strong full‑stack expertise and the ability to drive architectural decisions, performance improvements, and high‑quality engineering practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Java.
• Lead the implementation of complex React features, ensuring high performance and maintainability.
• Integrate backend services with Snowflake and Databricks for data processing and analytics workflows.
• Ensure production readiness, focusing on performance optimization, scalability, and reliability.
• Provide technical leadership by mentoring senior engineers, reviewing code, and guiding architectural decisions.

Technical Requirements

• Strong expertise in Java development, including performance tuning and optimization.
• Deep experience with React architecture, including modern state management patterns.
• Solid understanding of cloud infrastructure and deployment environments.
• Experience working with Snowflake SQL and Databricks data pipelines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience integrating AI‑driven features into applications or platforms.
• Background in BI and analytics performance optimization, including improving query performance and data processing efficiency.