Principal Software Engineer

As a member of our global technology team, we are looking for a Principal Software Engineer. Reporting to the Head of Engineering, as part of our Engineering team, you will be working closely with product owners and solution architects with responsibility for guiding the team on the technical direction of the development of the A2MAC1 Platform.

Your role within one of our Agile Scrum teams will involve onboarding and mentoring new developers, overseeing development activities, and documenting technical tasks to drive the creation of robust solutions, all while supporting the broader technical architecture of the A2MAC1 Platform.

This is an on-site position based in Chennai. Partial work-from-home is possible, but please note that relocation to Chennai is required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Technical Leadership: Provide visionary technical leadership, ensuring the development of the A2MAC1 Platform aligns with strategic business objectives,
• Design and Development: Spearhead the design, development, and deployment of cutting-edge web applications using .NET, SQL, and other technologies,
• Code Quality: Champion the writing of clean, maintainable, and efficient code, adhering to best practices and coding standards,
• Collaboration: Partner with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and engineers, to deliver top-tier software solutions,
• Mentorship: Offer technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth,
• Problem Solving: Tackle and resolve complex technical challenges, ensuring the performance, scalability, and security of applications,
• Documentation: Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for code, processes, and system architecture,
• Continuous Improvement: Stay abreast of the latest industry trends and technologies, continuously seeking opportunities to enhance existing systems and processes.

Professional Background :

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field,
• Experience: Proven experience as a Principal Software Engineer, with a strong background in developing front-end applications and back-end services (including APIs, micro-services, and database development).

Technical Skills:

• Expertise in the .NET framework and C# programming language,
• Extensive experience with SQL and database design,
• Proficiency in front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks like Angular or React,
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git),
• In-depth knowledge of cloud technologies (preferably Azure, including virtualization, containerization, web servers, micro-services, authentication, managed services, etc.),
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and CI/CD toolsets (preferably Azure DevOps).

Skills & Abilities :

• Leadership: Exceptional team leadership and motivational skills, with the ability to effectively communicate Sprint task progress and provide developer peer review and support,
• Problem-Solving: Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills,
• Communication: Excellent English communication skills,
• Creativity: Innovative thinker, capable of devising imaginative solutions,
• Teamwork: Self-driven and collaborative team player,
• Responsibility: Adept at working under tight deadlines and taking ownership of delivery,
• Adaptability: Proactive in addressing technical issues and finding solutions to novel problems.