We are hiring for a Principal Software Engineer to play a critical role in shaping the architecture and technical direction of a globally scaled enterprise platform.
This role goes beyond execution - it is about defining long-term engineering strategy, solving complex system challenges, and enabling platform evolution at scale.
Location : Chennai
Work Mode : Work from Office
Compensation : Attractive Compensation Aligned to Market Benchmarks
Key Areas of Ownership :
- Own and drive the architectural vision for a large-scale, distributed platform
- Build foundational platform components, internal tools while partnering up with cross functional teams
- Champion adoption of contemporary engineering paradigms, including AI-driven capabilities
- Contribute to core platform libraries and high-impact technical initiatives
- Lead deep technical investigations into critical production issues and drive long-term fixes
- Review and guide complex system design decisions across teams
- Mentor senior engineers and influence engineering culture and standards
What Defines Success in This Role :
- 15+ years of experience in software engineering with strong system design expertise for large scale systems
- Strong programming background in Java
- Hands-on experience with cloud-native architectures (AWS most preferred)
- Experience on containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Solid understanding of CI/CD and automation practices
- Experience working with high-scale data systems (SQL, NoSQL, or emerging data stores like vector DBs)
- Familiarity with AI/ML systems or data-driven platform capabilities
- Understanding of security, compliance, and enterprise-grade system requirements
What Sets You Apart :
- Experience driving large-scale technology transformations or migrations
- Ability to influence technical direction across multiple teams
- Strong problem-solving mindset with a focus on long-term, scalable solutions
- Ability to connect technical decisions with business impact
- Passion for mentoring and building high-performing engineering teams
📌 Principal Software Engineer - Java Development (India)
🏢 svan global consultancy
📍 India
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