Principal Engineer

Non-Negotiable Skills -:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 10+ years of software engineering experience, including 5+ years leading large-scale distributed systems.
• Prior experience as a Principal Engineer, Tech Lead in a microservices environment.

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• ?Architect and scale cloud-based microservices to support rapid business growth and deliver high-performance applications
• .Enable data-driven decision-making by designing systems that integrate seamlessly through event streaming and real-time data pipelines
• .Optimize system reliability and efficiency to reduce downtime and operational costs while improving user experience
• .Drive innovation through modern technologies and engineering practices that align with long-term product strategy
• .Mentor and guide development teams to ensure technical excellence, code quality, and best practices across platforms

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General Summar

y:The Principal Software Engineer I is responsible for developing high-quality, innovative, fully performing software in compliance with coding standards. This individual works in partnership with cross-functional teams to ensure that software deliverables, including designs, codes, and tests, are completed in a timely manner, while remaining aligned with industry and organizational standard

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Key Responsibilit

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• es Lead the design and implementation of distributed systems using Go and Java in a microservices architectu
• re.Develop and manage event streaming solutions using Apache Kafka to ensure efficient communication between servic
• es.Design and optimize NoSQL data models (Cassandra, MongoDB, etc.) and caching layers with Redis for high availability and scalabili
• ty.Collaborate with UI teams to ensure seamless integration between front-end and backend syste
• ms.Establish engineering standards, perform code reviews, and guide teams toward clean architecture and DevOps practic
• es.Identify opportunities for performance improvement, cost reduction, and technical innovation aligned with business strate
• gy.Work closely with product management and senior architect to translate business needs into scalable technology solutio

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Required Skills & Competen

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ies Technical Sk

• illsStrong proficiency in Go (Golang) and Java, with hands-on experience building microservices architect
• ure.Expertise in event-driven systems and streaming infrastructure using Apache Ka
• fka.Deep understanding of NoSQL technologies like Cassandra, DynamoDB, or MongoDB and Redis caching mechani
• sms.Solid grasp of RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and message que
• ues.Familiarity with UI frameworks and frontend-backend integration conce
• pts.Experience deploying services on cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and using CI/CD pipeli

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Leadership & Business Compete

• nciesProven ability to drive technical strategy aligned with organizational object
• ives.Strong mentorship and team lead skills to groom engineering ta
• lent.Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making sk
• ills.Effective communication and collaboration across cross-functional teams (product, design, operati
• ons).A mindset focused on innovation, scalability, and cost optimization in systems de

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Qualific

• ationsBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related
• field.10+ years of software engineering experience, including 5+ years leading large-scale distributed sy
• stems.Prior experience as a Principal Engineer, Tech Lead in a microservices enviro