Principal Software Engineer

FC Global Services India LLP (First Citizens India), a part of First Citizens BancShares, Inc., a top 20 U.S. financial institution, is a global capability center (GCC) based in Bengaluru. Our India-based teams benefit from the company’s over 125-year legacy of strength and stability. First Citizens India is responsible for delivering value and managing risks for our lines of business. We are particularly proud of our strong, relationship-driven culture and our long-term approach, which are deeply ingrained in our talented workforce. This is evident across all key areas of our operations, including Technology, Enterprise Operations, Finance, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, and Credit Administration. We are seeking talented individuals to join us in our mission of providing solutions fit for our clients’ greatest ambitions.

Job Description

Value Preposition

Join a dynamic and growing Global Capability Center for a leading US-based bank as a key technical leader. In this role, you will leverage your deep expertise in the .NET ecosystem to solve complex problems at scale. This is more than a development role; it's an opportunity to influence the architectural direction of critical banking platforms, mentor talented engineers, and drive the adoption of modern Microsoft technologies. If you are passionate about building high-quality, cloud-native solutions and want to see your technical vision translate into tangible business impact, this is the place for you.

Job Details

Position Title: Principal Software Engineer - .Net Developer

Career Level: P4

Job Category: AVP

Role Type: Hybrid

Job Location: Bengaluru, India

About The Team

This position is for Loan Origination team under Lending Technology. Team would be focusing on developing, maintaining applications responsible for Loan Origination which includes SAAS Products and home grown applications developed using .NET, Vendor Products, Custom Tools etc.

Impact

The Principal Software Engineer is a senior technical leader responsible for guiding the design, development, and delivery of our core banking applications. You will serve as the go-to expert for the .NET stack, ensuring our solutions are built on a foundation of sound architectural principles. Your role is critical in translating complex business needs into robust, scalable, and secure software. By leading technical design sessions, tackling the most challenging coding tasks, and championing best practices, you will directly contribute to the modernization of our technology and the success of our engineering teams.

Key Deliverables (Duties And Responsibilities)

• Architectural Design & Implementation
• Lead the technical design and development of key components and services for large-scale banking applications using the .NET framework.
• Contribute to the creation and evolution of architectural standards, design patterns, and best practices within the .NET ecosystem.
• Ensure designs are scalable, resilient, maintainable, and aligned with enterprise architecture strategy.
• Conduct in-depth code reviews, providing constructive feedback to ensure high quality and adherence to standards.
• Technical Leadership & Mentorship:
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to senior and junior engineers, fostering their growth in .NET technologies and software engineering principles.
• Lead by example with hands-on development of complex features, proof-of-concepts, and critical bug fixes.
• Champion modern software engineering practices, including SOLID principles, unit testing, and secure coding within the team.
• Problem Solving & System Improvement:
• Analyze, debug, and resolve complex technical issues related to performance, scalability, and security in production systems.
• Drive technical debt reduction and refactoring efforts to improve the health and longevity of our applications.
• Evaluate new .NET features, libraries, and related technologies, recommending their adoption where they can provide significant value.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
• Partner effectively with product managers, business analysts, and quality engineers to deliver well-rounded, end-to-end solutions.
• Clearly articulate complex technical concepts and design decisions to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ensure solutions are designed and implemented in accordance with strict banking security and compliance requirements.
  
  

Skills And Qualification

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

13-15 years of professional software engineering experience, with a focus on building enterprise grade applications.

Significant experience working in the banking or financial services industry is highly preferred.

Functional Skills (Banking Domain)

Strong understanding of banking or financial services concepts.

Experience developing applications for domains such as Payments, Lending, Treasury, or Risk & Compliance.

Familiarity with the security and regulatory constraints of the financial industry.

Technical Skills (.NET Focus)

Core .NET: Expert-level proficiency in C# and the .NET Framework / .NET Core / .NET 5+. Deep understanding of the CLR, garbage collection, and asynchronous programming (async/await).

Web & API Development: Extensive hands-on experience building robust, secure, and scalable web APIs using ASP.NET Core.

Architecture & Design Patterns: Strong knowledge of software architecture principles, microservices, and common design patterns (e.g., Singleton, Factory, Dependency Injection).

Cloud Technologies: Demonstrable experience with a major cloud platform, preferably Microsoft Azure. Experience with Azure services like App Services, Azure Functions, Azure SQL, and Azure Service Bus is a significant plus.

Database: Strong proficiency in data modeling and database development using Microsoft SQL Server, including writing complex queries, stored procedures, and performance tuning. Experience with ORMs like Entity Framework Core.

DevOps & Testing: Solid experience with CI/CD principles and tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, Jenkins). A strong advocate for unit testing, integration testing, and code quality metrics.

Relationship and Collaboration

This role requires strong interpersonal skills to effectively guide teams and collaborate across functions.

You will work hand-in-hand with your Engineering Team, acting as a technical pillar and mentor.

You will be a key technical partner to Product Managers, helping to refine requirements and define technical solutions.

You will collaborate with the Architecture Group to ensure your designs are in harmony with the broader enterprise vision.

You will build relationships with Infrastructure and DevOps Teams to ensure smooth deployment and operation of your applications.

You will be a trusted voice in discussions with Technology Leadership, providing clear insights into project status, technical challenges, and opportunities.

Relationships & Collaboration

Reports to: Associate Director

Accessibility Needs

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring process. If you require accommodations at any stage (e.g. application, interviews, onboarding) please let us know, and we will work with you to ensure a seamless experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FC Global Services India LLP (First Citizens India) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment and prohibit all forms of discrimination on the basis of gender, religion, caste, disability, sexual orientation, economic status or any other characteristics protected by the law. We strive to foster a safe and respectful environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. Our EEO policy ensures fairness throughout the employee life cycle.