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Principal Engineer, Backend Systems

Principal Engineer, Backend Systems

IntraEdgeHyderabad, Republic Of India, IN
2 days ago
Job description

Job Title : Technical Lead – Backend / Full Stack Engineering

Experience : 8+ Years

Location : Hyderabad

Employment Type : Full-Time

Job Summary

We are looking for a hands-on technical leader with deep expertise in backend development (primarily) and / or full stack engineering to drive innovation, scalability, and performance across modern enterprise systems. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in Core Java , Spring Boot , and microservices architecture , complemented by solid proficiency in JavaScript / TypeScript frameworks such as Express or Fastify .

This role involves working closely with EET Distinguished Engineers on cutting-edge initiatives including the InnerSource Portal , Copilot Rule Translation (Prompt Library) , and Template Project Enrichment . The position demands technical excellence, leadership, and the ability to influence engineering practices across teams through innovation and collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Development

  • Lead the design and development of scalable, maintainable, and high-performance backend systems.
  • Provide architectural guidance and hands-on development support for Core Java , Spring Boot , and microservices-based applications .
  • Drive implementation of event-driven , messaging , and batch processing architectures to support complex enterprise workflows.
  • Ensure system resiliency, observability, and performance through proactive engineering practices.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions aligned with business goals.

AI & InnerSource Collaboration

  • Partner with EET Distinguished Engineers to evolve and enhance the InnerSource Portal (React-based).
  • Translate organizational coding guidelines into Copilot Rules and maintain a Prompt Library for AI-assisted development.
  • Contribute to template project enrichment , standardizing development patterns and best practices for enterprise adoption.
  • Drive InnerSource adoption by creating reusable, compliant, and performant project templates.
  • Software Engineering Excellence

  • Apply a performance-first mindset across the entire SDLC, from design to deployment.
  • Enforce strong coding standards, design principles, and testing practices.
  • Ensure high-quality code through unit testing , integration testing , and performance profiling .
  • Champion CI / CD , containerization, and deployment automation for continuous improvement.
  • Conduct technical reviews, mentor team members, and promote engineering excellence.
  • Full Stack Engineering (Optional / As Required)

  • Contribute to full stack initiatives using Core JavaScript and TypeScript .
  • Build modular backend services using Express or Fastify frameworks.
  • Implement secure APIs (REST and GraphQL) with strong authentication and authorization mechanisms.
  • Design efficient database schemas, implement data access layers, and optimize queries using ORMs or native SQL.
  • Required Technical Skills

    Core Backend Skills :

  • Core Java , Spring Boot , Microservices Architecture
  • Data Structures , Multithreading , Concurrency
  • Messaging Systems : Kafka, RabbitMQ, or similar
  • Batch and File Processing , Event-driven systems
  • Performance Engineering , Profiling , Optimization
  • RESTful API Design , Resiliency & Observability
  • Full Stack / JavaScript Ecosystem :

  • JavaScript , TypeScript , Node.Js
  • Frameworks : Express , Fastify
  • API Development : REST / GraphQL
  • Authentication / Authorization : OAuth2, JWT, SSO
  • Frontend (optional exposure) : React (especially for InnerSource Portal)
  • Testing & DevOps :

  • Unit, Integration, and Performance Testing (JUnit, Jest, Mocha, Gatling, JMeter)
  • Mocking frameworks and test automation pipelines
  • CI / CD : Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or similar
  • Containerization : Docker, Kubernetes
  • Version Control : Git / GitHub Enterprise
  • Cloud & Infra Knowledge (Good to Have) :

  • AWS, Azure, or GCP exposure
  • Cloud-native microservices deployment
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science , Engineering , or related field.
  • Proven experience as a Technical Lead or Architect driving large-scale backend or full stack initiatives.
  • Experience working in InnerSource / Open Source environments.
  • Knowledge of AI-assisted development tools (GitHub Copilot, LangChain, etc.) is an advantage.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Soft Skills & Leadership Attributes

  • Demonstrated ability to lead by example and guide engineers through complex technical challenges.
  • Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written – to collaborate effectively across global teams.
  • Ability to balance innovation, performance, and maintainability in design decisions.
  • Continuous learner with a mindset for automation, optimization, and reuse .
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