Lead Software Engineer
- Location
- Hyderabad, Telangana, India
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Salary
- $0 – $0 / year
About the job
What You'll Do
What Makes This Opportunity Unique At Principal Global Services, we believe in pushing boundaries and aiming for excellence. As a Lead Software Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in crafting the future of our technology initiatives. You'll have the opportunity to work on innovative projects, lead a team of skilled engineers, and make a significant impact on our business. Key Responsibilities
- Serve as a lead in both technical and delivery aspects, concentrating on project and resource management.
- Effectively influence, direct, and monitor project work, ensuring alignment with business strategies.
- Independently handle production incidents reported by business partners, providing resolutions within defined SLAs and coordinating with other teams as necessary.
- Apply your working knowledge of AWS projects.
- Apply your expertise in Java, especially Spring Boot, Advanced Java concepts, and APIs.
- Collaborate effectively within the team, across business areas, and with other levels.
- Develop a strong understanding of the business and support decision-making with excellent business communication skills.
- Manage projects successfully, including identifying necessary resources, establishing deadlines, and ensuring accountability.
- Effectively resolve conflicts and maintain a good understanding of development frameworks and organizational procedures.
- Challenge existing ideas, methods, guidelines, and procedures to promote innovation.
- Serve as a point of escalation and resolution throughout the project lifecycle.
- Support performance evaluations and mentor team members through both formal and informal channels.
- Ensure the team adheres to standard processes and procedures, consistently improving by exceeding day-to-day performance expectations.
Who You Are
Must-Have Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related subject area (B.E. / B.Tech / M.S. / M.Tech / MCA).
- Technical Skills:
• Solid understanding of Java Development and Versioning Tools such as Git and Maven.
- Solid understanding of Java Development and Versioning Tools such as Git and Maven.
• Proficiency in advanced database concepts (PL SQL and SQL).
- Proficiency in advanced database concepts (PL SQL and SQL).
• Exposure to Atlassian Tools like JIRA/Confluence.
- Exposure to Atlassian Tools like JIRA/Confluence.
- Understanding of application server technology, specifically Tomcat.
- Other Skills:
• AWS and Java development experience.
- AWS and Java development experience.
• Experience with Unix administration or shell scripting.
- Experience with Unix administration or shell scripting.
• Good experience in estimation methodologies.
- Good experience in estimation methodologies.
• Ability to solve problems, think analytically, and make decisions effectively.
- Ability to solve problems, think analytically, and make decisions effectively.
Additional Information
Why Join Us?
We offer a dynamic and inclusive work environment where you can thrive and grow. You will have the chance to work on innovative projects and collaborate with highly experienced professionals. At Principal Global Services, we are committed to your professional development and success. Join us to be part of a team that values excellence, innovation, and collaboration!
From Principal Financial's careers page (Company careers page), checked 3 Nov 2026.
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Posted 3 Nov 2026 · checked 3 Nov 2026 · Report this job