Role Summary
We are seeking a Principal Engineer (.NET) to lead the architecture, design, and delivery of scalable,
high-performance SaaS platforms. This role merges technical expertise with strategic leadership, ensuring
robust system design and engineering excellence while facilitating communication between our Pune and
Boston (US) teams.
As a senior technical leader, you will oversee complex team initiatives, set architectural direction, and guide
the development of solutions using the Microsoft technology stack.
Product & Technical Context
Large-scale SaaS / enterprise platforms
Backend: .NET / .NET Core (C#), ASP.NET Core, Entity Framework
Frontend: TypeScript (key skill), Angular / React
Architecture: Microservices, distributed systems, event-driven architecture
Cloud: AWS (preferred) serverless-native, cloud-native services
Infrastructure & Tools:
AWS serverless services (Lambda, API Gateway, Step Functions, EventBridge)
AWS container services (ECS / EKS / Fargate)
AWS RDS / Aurora, DynamoDB, NoSQL databases
Messaging systems (SQS / SNS / Kafka / RabbitMQ)
CI/CD (AWS CodePipeline / GitHub Actions)
Key Responsibilities
Architecture & System Design Lead system-level architecture and design for complex distributed systems.
Develop AI-powered features that utilize large language models to enhance user workflows.
Translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions.
Define and implement:
Microservices architecture
API-first design
Event-driven systems
Produce and maintain:
High-Level Designs (HLDs), Low-Level Designs (LLDs)
Architecture diagrams
Technical documentation
Ensure systems meet non-functional requirements:
Scalability, performance, availability, security
Technical Leadership & Execution
Drive architecture discussions and technical decisions across teams.
Act as the go-to expert for the .NET ecosystem and system design.
Stay hands-on with coding and solutioning as needed.
Own the delivery of large-scale, cross-team initiatives.
Engineering Excellence & Best Practices
Define and enforce:
Coding standards
Design patterns
Testing strategies
CI/CD best practices
Ensure high-quality, maintainable, and performant codebases.
Promote the adoption of modern engineering practices and tools.
Cloud & Infrastructure
Architect and optimize solutions on AWS, leveraging serverless and cloud-native patterns.
Work with:
AWS Lambda, API Gateway, Step Functions, EventBridge (serverless-first)
AWS EKS / Kubernetes for container workloads
AWS services (S3, CloudFront, VPC, RDS/Aurora, DynamoDB)
Ensure:
Cost optimization
Performance tuning
High availability and fault tolerance
Problem Solving & Decision Making
Address complex technical challenges at scale.
Conduct buy vs build analysis.
Make decisions considering:
Performance
Cost
Maintainability
Long-term scalability
Leadership & Mentorship
Mentor engineers across teams and levels.
Drive technical excellence and knowledge sharing.
Support team growth, hiring, and succession planning.
Serve as a technical role model within the organization.
Collaboration & Stakeholder Management
Collaborate closely with:
Product managers
Engineering leaders
Business stakeholders
Align technical solutions with business goals.
Effectively communicate complex technical concepts to stakeholders.
Required Skills & Experience
10+ years of experience in software engineering.
Strong expertise in:
C# / .NET / .NET Core / ASP.NET Core
TypeScript (key skill)
Proven experience in:
Designing scalable distributed systems.
Microservices architecture.
API design and integrations.
Hands-on experience with:
AWS (must-have) serverless services (Lambda, API Gateway, Step Functions, EventBridge).
Kubernetes / Docker.
CI/CD pipelines.
Strong understanding of:
Design patterns & architecture principles.
Performance optimization.
High availability & fault tolerance.
Experience with:
SQL (AWS RDS / Aurora / SQL Server).
NoSQL databases (DynamoDB, Cosmos DB).
Messaging systems (SQS / SNS / Kafka).
What Success Looks Like
Scalable and well-architected systems that support business growth.
Strong engineering practices adopted across teams.
High system reliability, performance, and maintainability.
Teams empowered through strong technical leadership and mentorship.
Why This Role Matters
This is a high-impact leadership role where you will define architecture at scale, influence multiple teams, and
shape the technical direction of critical platforms. You will play a vital role in ensuring long-term system
sustainability, innovation, and engineering excellence.
