Mobileum - Principal Engineer - Distributed Systems

Role : Principal Engineer Cloud Native, Big Data & Distributed Systems with AI experience

Experience Range : 10-15 Years

Location : Bangalore

About the Role :

We are seeking a highly skilled Principal Engineer with deep expertise in cloud-native development, microservices architecture, Kubernetes, and big data technologies.

The ideal candidate will be a hands-on technologist with proven experience in designing and building large-scale distributed systems, preferably using Java and / or Python.

A strong background in AI / ML, CI / CD practices, and modern data platforms like Hadoop, Spark, and Trino is critical for success in this role. You will play a pivotal role in leading architecture design, driving technical excellence, and mentoring engineering teams to deliver scalable, high-performance & Responsibility :

• Lead the design and development of scalable, resilient, and secure cloud-native applications and platforms.
• Architect and implement complex microservices solutions on Kubernetes.
• Drive the adoption of big data technologies including Hadoop, Spark, and Trino for real-time and batch data processing.
• Collaborate with data scientists to deploy and scale AI / ML models in production.
• Champion best practices in CI / CD, testing, observability, and DevOps automation.
• Conduct technical reviews of designs, code, and implementation strategies.
• Serve as a mentor and technical leader for a team of engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and high performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align architecture with business Profile :
• Experience with data lake and modern data architecture.
• Experience in working with AI technologies.
• Contributions to open-source projects or published technical papers would be an added Join Us ?
• Work on cutting-edge problems in data engineering, AI, and cloud infrastructure.
• Lead architectural initiatives that impact the business at scale.
• Collaborate with passionate, talented teams in a dynamic environment.
• Flexible work arrangements and strong emphasis on work-life skills :
• Strong programming skills in Java and / or Python.
• Proven experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and microservices architecture.
• Expertise in big data technologies : Hadoop, Spark, Trino (or Presto).
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
• Deep understanding of CI / CD pipelines, GitOps, and automation tools.
• Knowledge and practical experience with AI / ML models, frameworks, and deployment practices.
• Experience in using Gen AI capabilities in daily work activities.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Strong knowledge on System design with high experience on building highly scalable and reliable Experience :
• 10+ years of experience in software development, including system design and distributed Qualification :
• BE. / B.Tech., M.E. / M.Tech. or M. Sc. in Computer Science / Electronics Engineering / MCA

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