Principal Engineer

Role Summary
 
We are seeking a Principal Engineer (.NET) to lead the architecture, design, and delivery of scalable, high-performance SaaS platforms. This role merges technical expertise with strategic leadership , ensuring robust system design and engineering excellence while facilitating communication between our Pune and Boston (US) teams.
 
As a senior technical leader, you will oversee complex team initiatives , set architectural direction, and guide the development of solutions using the Microsoft technology stack .
 
Product & Technical Context


• Large-scale SaaS / enterprise platforms

• Backend: .NET / .NET Core (C#), ASP.NET Core, Entity Framework ● Architecture: Microservices, distributed systems, event-driven architecture ● Cloud: Microsoft Azure (preferred) or AWS.

Infrastructure & Tools:


• Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), App Services

• Azure SQL, NoSQL databases

• Messaging systems (Service Bus / Kafka / RabbitMQ)

• CI/CD (Azure DevOps / GitHub Actions)

• Frontend: Angular / React (ecosystem awareness preferred)

Key Responsibilities
 
Architecture & System Design


• Lead system-level architecture and design for complex distributed systems.

• Develop AI-powered features that utilize large language models to enhance user workflows.

• Translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions .

• Define and implement:

• Microservices architecture

• API-first design

• Event-driven systems



• Produce and maintain:

• High-Level Designs (HLDs), Low-Level Designs (LLDs)

• Architecture diagrams

• Technical documentation



• Ensure systems meet non-functional requirements:

• Scalability, performance, availability, security

Technical Leadership & Execution


• Drive architecture discussions and technical decisions across teams .

• Act as the go-to expert for the .NET ecosystem and system design .

• Stay hands-on with coding and solutioning as needed.

• Own the delivery of large-scale, cross-team initiatives .

Engineering Excellence & Best Practices


• Define and enforce:

• Coding standards

• Design patterns

• Testing strategies

• CI/CD best practices



• Ensure high-quality, maintainable, and performant codebases.

• Promote the adoption of modern engineering practices and tools .

Cloud & Infrastructure


• Architect and optimize solutions on Microsoft Azure .

• Work with:

• AKS / Kubernetes

• Azure services (App Services, Functions, Storage, Networking).

• Ensure:

• Cost optimization

• Performance tuning

• High availability and fault tolerance

Problem Solving & Decision Making


• Address complex technical challenges at scale .

• Conduct buy vs build analysis .

Make decisions considering:


• Performance

• Cost

• Maintainability

• Long-term scalability

Leadership & Mentorship


• Mentor engineers across teams and levels.

• Drive technical excellence and knowledge sharing .

• Support team growth, hiring, and succession planning.

• Serve as a technical role model within the organization .

Collaboration & Stakeholder Management


• Collaborate closely with:

• Product managers

• Engineering leaders

• Business stakeholders



• Align technical solutions with business goals .

• Effectively communicate complex technical concepts to stakeholders.

Required Skills & Experience


• 10+ years of experience in software engineering.

• Strong expertise in:

• C# / .NET / .NET Core / ASP.NET Core .



• Proven experience in:

• Designing scalable distributed systems .

• Microservices architecture.

• API design and integrations.



• Hands-on experience with:

• Microsoft Azure (must-have) .

• Kubernetes / Docker.

• CI/CD pipelines.



• Strong understanding of:

• Design patterns & architecture principles.

• Performance optimization.

• High availability & fault tolerance.



• Experience with:

• SQL (Azure SQL / SQL Server).

• NoSQL databases.

• Messaging systems.

What Success Looks Like


• Scalable and well-architected systems that support business growth.

• Strong engineering practices adopted across teams.

• High system reliability, performance, and maintainability.

• Teams empowered through strong technical leadership and mentorship.

Why This Role Matters
 
This is a high-impact leadership role where you will define architecture at scale, influence multiple teams, and shape the technical direction of critical platforms. You will play a vital role in ensuring long-term system sustainability, innovation, and engineering excellence .