Principal Engineer

We are looking for a highly skilled and driven Java Developer with 9 to 13 years of experience in product development, ideally from premier institutes like IITs, NITs, BITS Pilani, IIITs, or other top-tier Engineering colleges in India. As part of our elite development team, you will be expected to solve complex technical problems, design scalable systems, and deliver high-impact solutions at a faster pace. You will also lead Engineers, drive end-to-end project execution, and work closely with clients to convert business needs into practical technical solutions.

We're Looking For: Top-performing Engineers who are technically sound, fast-paced developers and passionate about building high-quality products from scratch. If you're from a top college and have consistently stood out in your teams or received recognitions/awards in your career, we'd love to talk to you.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, testing, and deployment of high-performance Java applications.
• Translate complex client problems into simple, scalable technical solutions.
• Break down business requirements into actionable tasks for the team and drive execution.
• Lead and mentor team members to improve their technical capabilities and development speed.
• Own architectural decisions, design discussions, and ensure high code quality through reviews and best practices.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with other teams to ensure seamless delivery.
• Maintain a strong focus on performance, scalability, and maintainability.
• Continuously explore and implement new technologies to improve development productivity and product quality.

Requirements:

• 7 to 10 years of hands-on Java development experience, including experience in leading small to mid-sized teams and managing technical delivery.
• Strong experience in building complex products/applications and distributed systems from the ground up.
• Solid understanding of OOP principles, Java internals, data structures, algorithms, and design patterns.
• Hands-on experience with Spring, Spring Boot, Hibernate, and microservices architecture.
• Proven ability to design and deliver high-performance systems with speed and precision.
• Exposure to RESTful APIs, SQL/NoSQL databases, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Excellent debugging, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and project ownership abilities.

Preferred Background:

• B. Tech/M. Tech/MCA from IITs, NITs, BITS Pilani, IIITs, or other top-tier institutions.
• Prior recognitions, awards, or rapid growth within previous organisations is a big plus.
• Proven ability to develop and deliver in a fast-paced environment without compromising on quality.

Desired Attributes:

• High ownership, accountability, and proactive attitude.
• Passionate about innovation, performance optimisation, and continuous learning.
• Ability to drive results through influence, mentorship, and deep technical know-how.
• Strong sense of Engineering discipline and attention to detail.

Skills

Hibernate, Java, Spring, Spring Boot, distributed systems, microservices