Principal Software Engineer

Lead the end-to-end software development lifecycle, including requirement gathering, architecture, application and database design, development, testing, and deployment, while enforcing engineering best practices to ensure high-quality, scalable, and secure solutions. Leverage AI and develop Copilot features within the application to enhance user experience and productivity.

Develop resilient solution designs that adhere to architectural best practices, security by design, and business goals, guiding the team in selecting optimal technologies and design patterns for sustainable and high-performing systems.

Mentor team members through code reviews and design feedback, promoting skill growth, inclusion, and a collaborative culture that contributes to both individual and team success.

Foster collaboration with Microsoft product teams, program managers, and user experience (UX) designers to manage dependencies, share knowledge, and jointly deliver updates to enhance engineering capabilities.

Establish and enforce best practices in coding, testing, and documentation to ensure high standards for code quality, performance, and service reliability.

Support and maintain existing services & integrations with LOB applications across the enterprise.

Identify and implement opportunities for automation, process optimization, and technical innovation, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement within the team.

Participate actively in sprint and semester planning, provide accurate cost estimates, and maintain transparent communication on deliverables, risks, and milestones.

Demonstrated ability to harness next-generation AI development tools like GitHub Copilot, Copilot CLI/SDK, Claude CLI, or equivalents to transform the SDLC by building agents, plugins, skills, and MCP servers that drive automation and engineering excellence at scale.

Experience building applications and intelligent agents using ASP.NET and Azure AI technologies (including Azure AI Foundry), or equivalent frameworks, to deliver AI-powered solutions.

Experience with AI/ML concepts and integration into agent workflows.

8+ years of experience as a software engineer building commercial software and proven track record of shipping successful software products & services.

8+ years of experience in cloud development principles and patterns, particularly loosely coupled architectures and micro-services, DevOps model.

5+ years of experience in leading, managing, and driving technical and architectural dependencies.

Technical skills should include proficiency in C#, .NET, JavaScript/TypeScript, React or equivalent languages/frameworks.

Hands-on experience in app development using AI Technologies, ASP.NET, Azure PaaS services like Web apps, Function Apps, Service Bus, Event Hub, REST API, SQL and NoSQL.

Experience working in agile teams or startup environments with strong customer focus.

Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate in a multi-disciplinary team consisting of Software Engineers, Program Managers, and Data Scientists.

Business acumen and customer focus to understand customer scenarios and translate them as product/solution requirements.

Experience with software development tools such as source control systems (GIT), automated build systems (CICD), software validation systems, project tracking, and lifecycle management systems.

Development experience with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure, including SQL, CosmosDB, ADF and front-end frameworks such as React or equivalent.

Practical experience building analytic applications leveraging data science models and applied AI is added advantage.

Ability to be influential and impactful in cross-group and matrixed team environments.

Lead a talented and motivated team in a supportive and collaborative environment.

This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

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