Consultant - Software Engineer
Summary
Senior engineering role at Principal Financial Group in Pune: lead design and delivery of scalable cloud-native solutions using Java, Spring Boot, APIs, TypeScript/Next.js and AWS, drive architecture standards, mentor engineers and Tech Leads, and support modernization via AI and automation.
Our Engineering Culture:
In our Agile/Lean DevOps environment, we've nurtured a culture of innovation and experimentation across our development teams. As a customer-focused organization, we collaborate closely with our end users and product owners to understand and rapidly respond to emerging business needs. Collaboration is ingrained into every aspect of our work – from the products we develop to the world-class service we offer. We are motivated by the belief that diversity of thought, background, and perspective is crucial to crafting the finest products and experiences for our customers. Come join us and become a part of a highly ambitious team dedicated to delivering impeccable solutions!
What You'll do
You'll have opportunity to:
- Drive architecture, engineering excellence, and technical direction across complex applications and platforms.
- Knowledge of Java - Spring boot , Advanced Java concepts , API knowledge
- Working knowledge on AWS project is must.
- Develop and Support decision making , good Business communication skills across multiple levels
- Provide technical leadership across teams, solve high-impact engineering challenges, and develop technical capability across the organization.
- Lead the design and delivery of scalable, secure, cloud-native solutions using technologies such as Java, TypeScript, Next.js, and AWS.
- Drive modernization, AI adoption, and apply emerging practices to improve engineering effectiveness and business outcomes.
- Influence architecture standards, engineering practices, technology strategy, technical debt reduction, and architectural risk management across teams.
- Partner across Product, Architecture, Engineering, Security, and Business stakeholders to translate business requirements into sustainable technical solutions.
- Mentor Tech Leads and engineers through technical coaching, design reviews, knowledge sharing, and capability development to strengthen technical leadership across the organization
Who You are:
As a Consultant Software Engineer at Principal Financial Group, you will lead the design and delivery of scalable, cloud-native solutions using Java, Spring Boot, APIs, and AWS while driving technical excellence across engineering teams.
Experience: 8 to 10 years
- Technology industry experience with progressive responsibilities in software engineering, technology delivery, or engineering management.
- 2+ years of team leadership experience leading engineering teams.
Education: Bachelor’s(Engineering)/Master’s in computer science or a related field.
- Demonstrates strong end-to-end delivery ownership and technical leadership.
- Uses AI, automation, and engineering practices to improve delivery efficiency.
- Proactively manages risks, dependencies, priorities, and blockers.
- Makes data-driven decisions using delivery and engineering metrics.
- Balances speed, quality, reliability, and business priorities.
- Builds strong collaboration across engineering, product, and business teams.
- Drives accountability, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing.
- Focuses on measurable customer and business outcomes.