Principal Platform Engineer

Principal Platform Engineer – SaaS & AWS

Location: Bangalore, India
Experience Required: 12–15 Years
Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

We are seeking a Principal Platform Engineer with deep expertise in SaaS platforms, AWS cloud technologies, and Python to join our fast-growing SaaS-based organization in Bangalore.

This is a high-impact leadership role where you will design and implement large-scale cloud services, build high-performance APIs, mentor engineering teams, and drive innovation in cloud-native platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of a scalable and reliable cloud management platform.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define architecture and deliver innovative solutions.
• Build and maintain cloud-native components using AWS and related technologies.
• Serve as a technical mentor, fostering collaboration and learning within the team.
• Drive adoption of best practices and emerging technologies in the cloud domain.
• Conduct code and design reviews to ensure quality, scalability, and efficiency.

Must-Have Skills

• Extensive experience with SaaS platforms and AWS cloud technologies.
• Strong programming expertise in Python.
• Hands-on experience in serverless architecture, event-driven design, and distributed systems.
• Proven ability to design and build low-latency, high-performance APIs.
• Experience with Kafka, Elasticsearch/OpenSearch, AWS Kinesis, or Azure Streams.
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Excellent communication skills and prior leadership/mentoring experience.

Good to Have

• Exposure to Docker, Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of AI/ML systems and Large Language Models (LLMs).

Experience Required

• 12–15 years in software development with a focus on SaaS platforms & AWS.
• 8+ years building and shipping SaaS platforms.
• 4+ years working with serverless architecture.
• Strong background in Test Driven Development (TDD) or Behavior Driven Development (BDD).

Education

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

Application Process

If this opportunity excites you, please apply with your:

• Updated resume
• Current CTC
• Expected CTC
• Notice period

We will connect with shortlisted candidates for a quick 10-minute discussion before moving forward.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹4,500,000.00 - ₹5,400,000.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bengaluru, Karnataka: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

• Total number of years of experience using PYTHON

Location:

• Bengaluru, Karnataka (Preferred)

Work Location: In person