Principal Software Engineer (Java with PHP/Laravel)

Overview

We are looking for an experienced Principal Engineer (Tech Leader - IC Role) with deep expertise in distributed systems, cloud-native architectures, and large-scale engineering challenges. This role is hands-on and strategic, influencing architecture decisions across multiple products while mentoring engineers and setting technical direction.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in Java 11+, Spring Boot, and Microservices Architecture, with expertise in Elasticsearch, MongoDB, AWS, and Kubernetes with past experience in PHP/Laravel/MySQL. You will work closely with the CTO and cross-functional teams to define and implement the technology roadmap, ensuring the scalability, performance, and security of our cloud-native platform.

This role is 80% hands-on technical work, and 20% architecture leadership & mentoring.

Skills & Qualifications

• Education : Total 8+ years of experience with BE / B.Tech / M.Tech / MCA in CS/IT
• 4+ years of hands-on experience in Java (11+), Spring Boot, and Microservices
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in PHP, Laravel, MySQL, Spring Boot, and Microservices.
• Past Experience in migrating PHP/Laravel/MySQL based legacy applications to Java/Spring Boot.
• Solid experience with Elasticsearch, and MongoDB (setup, configuration, schema design, indexing, and performance tuning).
• Hands-on experience in relational (MySQL) & NoSQL database design
• Strong understanding of REST API-first design principles & security best practices
• Proficiency in event-driven microservices using Kafka, RabbitMQ, or NATS
• At least one project was worked on from scratch(green field) and has significant contributions in building complex financial or non-financial systems.
• Proficient in Java with solid understanding of coding standards and programming principles & best practices to help in Code Reviews.
• Strong experience with Spring Framework and Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data, Spring Security, and Spring Integration.
• Architect and implement scalable and reliable cloud-based applications on AWS.
• Mentor and guide engineering team members, fostering collaboration and innovation.
• Solid experience following agile practices, coding standards and TDD experience.
• Very good in time, effort estimation, and lower-level task breakdown of user stories.
• Must have good analytical, debugging and problem-solving skills with First Principle Thinking.
• Highly effective team player with good communication and collaboration skills.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹2,500,000.00 - ₹3,000,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid sick time
• Provident Fund

Schedule:

• Day shift

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience in Java 11?
• Do you have experience in PHP/Laravel?
• What is your current CTC?
• What is your expected CTC?
• How soon can you join us?
• What is your current location?

Work Location: Remote