Principal Engineer - Java/Microservices Architecture (7-10 yrs)

Position Overview :

We are seeking a seasoned Principal Engineer specializing in Java and Microservices to join our dynamic, product-focused engineering team. As a key technical leader, you will design and implement high-performance, scalable, and robust systems that power our cutting-edge products. Your expertise will guide the team in solving complex engineering challenges while ensuring the delivery of reliable, scalable, and maintainable software solutions.

This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in building enterprise-grade applications in a product-based environment and who thrives in a hands-on, collaborative culture.

Key Responsibilities :

- Technical Leadership : Drive the architectural direction and technical standards for building large-scale, distributed systems using Java and Microservices architecture.

- System Design : Architect, design, and implement robust, scalable, and secure backend solutions that power core business functionalities.

- Mentorship : Guide and mentor engineering teams, fostering best practices in coding, architecture, and performance optimization.

- Collaboration : Partner closely with product managers, designers, and other engineering teams to align technical solutions with business objectives.

- Innovation : Evaluate and adopt emerging technologies to continuously improve product performance, scalability, and maintainability.

- Code Excellence : Lead by example by contributing high-quality, maintainable, and well-documented code. Conduct design and code reviews to ensure adherence to best practices.

- DevOps Integration : Collaborate with DevOps teams to ensure smooth CI/CD pipelines, observability, and overall operational excellence.

- Problem-Solving : Troubleshoot and resolve production issues with a sense of urgency and a focus on root cause analysis.

- Technical Roadmap : Influence and shape the long-term technical roadmap, aligning it with product goals and scaling needs.

Qualifications :

Experience :

- 10+ years of professional experience in software development with a strong focus on Java.

- 5+ years of experience designing and building Microservices-based architectures in a product-based company.

Technical Skills :

- Expertise in Java, Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring Cloud), and related backend technologies.

- Deep understanding of Microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, and messaging systems (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ).

- Proficiency in designing and working with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB).

- Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes.

- Experience with performance optimization, scalability strategies, and distributed system design.

- Solid understanding of DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines and monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana).

- Leadership : Proven experience leading and mentoring engineering teams, driving architectural decisions, and fostering innovation.

- Problem-Solving : Ability to diagnose and address performance bottlenecks and complex system-level challenges.

- Collaboration : Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

- Agile Practices : Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and tools like JIRA, Confluence, etc.

Preferred Qualifications :

- Experience in building SaaS products or working in a product-focused environment.

- Knowledge of event-driven architectures and CQRS.

- Familiarity with observability tools like ELK Stack, OpenTelemetry, or Jaeger.