Principal Software Engineer

Time Zone: 3PM to 12AM IST

Role Summary:

This role demands a Principal Software Engineer who provides technical leadership in designing, developing and optimizing complex software systems using Python.

The principal engineer will set coding standards, mentor junior developers and collaborate with cross functional teams to align tech solutions with business objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Building efficient server-side applications in python (flask, Django, etc.)
• Expert in building efficient enterprise grade solutions in Python.
• Collaborate with external team to align on technical strategies and overall business objectives and build POCs for new use cases.
• Peer code review and coaching/mentoring junior team members.
• Solve technical challenges by debugging while writing code.
• Responsible to manage and support loading data into databases.
• Deploying solutions to test environment and elevating the solution to prod environments.
• Frequently performing code quality checks and enforce to ensure Industry standards.
• Prepare technical, architectural documentation.
• Co-ordinating with Architects, Product Owners/ Business to gather requirements and implementing the solutions.
• Identify risks and provide possible solutions to mitigate them.
• Implement software enhancements and suggest improvements.
• Taking ownership of multiple projects and deliveries and coordinating with the team to meet the deadlines.
• Building and contributing to technical roadmap and strategy for the team.
• Driving continuous improvement in development process and tools to enhance overall efficiency and quality.

Good to have Skills: Significant experience in JavaScript, Nodejs framework, CICD is a plus.

Education: An undergraduate Engineering professional or higher qualification is preferred

Required skills:

• 10-14 years of experience in Software development out of which 5-6 years experience in python development
• At least 6 years of experience in building enterprise solutions
• 8+ years in Developing RESTFUL Web Services
• 8+ years of experience in SQL/ NoSQL/ PGSQL/MySQL and solid understanding/ exposure to database management
• 3+ years of experience in GCP or any other cloud platform
• Ability to quickly produce prototypes and proof of concepts.
• Ability to present to leadership and articulate complex technical scenarios.
• Experience and willingness to mentor other engineers and help develop their skills and leadership.
• Ability to quickly produce prototypes and proof of concepts.
• Ability to present to leadership and articulate complex technical scenarios.
• Strong understanding of web services.