Principal Software Engineer

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP POSITION REPORTS TO: LEAD/SENIOR LEAD SOFTWARE ENGINEER DEPARTMENT: DEVELOPMENT POSITION LOCATION: INDIA (REMOTE) COMPANY BUDGET: 20,00,000 - 29,00,000 LPA POSITION SUMMARY The Principal Software Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality software products that align with business requirements and exceed customer expectations. As a key member of the development team, this role involves close collaboration with product management, QA teams, and other stakeholders to drive a robust development process supporting the company growth objectives. The ideal candidate will bring extensive expertise in full stack software development, strong problem- solving skills, and the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate across cross- functional teams. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to Software Engineers, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented environment. • Design and develop complex front-end and back-end components of web applications, ensuring scalability, performance, and maintainability. • Develop clean, efficient, and well-documented code, adhering to high standards for coding practices and quality. • Collaborate with product management to define product roadmaps, prioritize features, and align development efforts with business goals. • Develop responsive and intuitive user interfaces using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, KnockoutJS, Angular, and NgRx, adhering to UI/UX best practices and accessibility standards. • Develop robust server-side solutions using C#, .NET 9, and other relevant technologies, ensuring scalability, performance, and maintainability. • Implement and optimize background job processing using tools like Hangfire to enhance application efficiency and reliability. • Design and implement RESTful APIs, ensuring seamless integration with front-end applications and alignment with industry best practices. • Integrate third-party APIs and services to extend application functionality and enhance capabilities. • Manage and optimize Elastic Search to deliver efficient and scalable search functionalities within applications. • Utilize Git or similar version control systems for code management, ensuring collaboration and codebase integrity. • Participate in code reviews, maintaining high standards of code quality, consistency, and security. • Develop and execute comprehensive unit tests, integration tests, and end-to-end tests to validate application functionality and performance. • Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, providing support to team members as needed to ensure timely resolution. • Conduct root cause analysis of defects and issues and clearly communicate findings to relevant stakeholders. • Participate in agile ceremonies (e.g., sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives) to align testing efforts with team goals and objectives. • Prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment. • Work independently and take ownership of assigned tasks while being a strong team player. • Demonstrate a solid understanding of the business domain and end-user requirements to ensure development efforts deliver value to customers. • Collaborate effectively with team members to break down tasks, estimate efforts accurately, and deliver features incrementally to meet project milestones and deadlines REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field. Master's degree preferred. • 12+ years of experience in full stack software development. • Proven expertise in C#, .NET Core or .NET 9, and other relevant technologies in web development. • Strong understanding of front-end frameworks such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, KnockoutJS, Angular, and NgRx. • Deep knowledge of Web API development principles and best practices. • Experience in managing and optimizing databases, including SQL Server and Elastic Search. • Proficiency in background job processing using tools like Hangfire. • Extensive experience with Azure and AWS cloud platforms. • Experience with Agile methodologies and tools, including Git for version control and JIRA for project management and issue tracking. • Experience with microservices architecture. • Experience working within a Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) process. • Knowledge of software builds, testing, and CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, Git). • Ability to take initiative, offer suggestions, and provide resolutions proactively. • Passion for delivering business value and willingness to perform other assigned tasks. • Ability to provide regular updates, system solutions, and communicate issues to the management team. • Constantly strive to learn new technologies and stay up to date in the rapidly changing industry. • Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross- functional teams. • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. 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