Principal Engineer

Location: Bangalore

Remote Type: Hybrid

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Common accountabilities: 

• Proficient in technical knowledge to ensure team performs at a high level. Is recognized as a leader in own area and may formally train Specialists/Senior Specialists. ​ 

• Understands how main business drivers may impact on own area. Can assess complex problems with broad impact on the activity, improve processes, recommend solutions and risk mitigation plans. Able to communicate complex information.​ 

• Works with a high level of autonomy, based on management directions. Leads projects or contributes to broad cross-functional projects. May contribute to planning of resources and budget. 

Responsibilities: 

• Design, develop, and implement large scalable complex distributed systems with databases like Oracle & Couchbase and with proven design patterns 

• Work in each step of the product development cycle including creating technical requirements, leading complex feasibility studies, project planning, identifying dependencies and improvements 

• Investigate, analyze & give recommendations on the root causes of complex software and system defects 

• Solving problems / troubleshooting in a timely manner & with a high level of engagement 

• Foster applications that are easy to monitor and operate, to improve infrastructure availability 

• Apply best practices on code quality and security-safe code through non-functional requirements mastery, code reviews, coding guidelines, unit testing and code refactoring 

• Contribute to the creation of a robust and scalable cloud-native architecture with microservices 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (DevOps, QA) to ensure smooth delivery and operation 

• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code adhering to best practices 

• Identify and implement opportunities for performance optimization and resource efficiency 

• Stay up to date with the latest advancements in C++ and cloud technologies 

• Mentor and motivate junior developers, sharing your knowledge and expertise 

• Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to design principles and technical standards 

• Identify and troubleshoot potential issues, proactively solving problems and mitigating risks 

• Contribute to continuous improvement processes and knowledge sharing within the team 

Continuous Improvement 

• Suggest evolution of the component and make recommendations on how to manage the debt of the code / clean up the code 

• Improve the technical aspect of the project delivery and provide recommendations for engineering process improvement 

• Building cross-functional/technical teams & knowledge sharing 

• Work easily with others / ensure smooth communication 

• Consistently create successful engagement on projects and collaborate with cross-functional teams in driving operating and service excellence 

• Delivering trainings that have been defined – optional 

• Being a Developer advocate (depending on area of influence, going to hackathon, recruitment days, conference, participating to Opensource) 

Qualifications: 

• In-depth knowledge of C++ and microservices architecture 

• Strong understanding of design principles and patterns 

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, ability to work effectively in a team. 

• Problem-solving and analytical skills, with a proactive approach to overcoming challenges. 

• Good Knowledge on database technologies like Oracle, MongoDB or Couchbase. 

• Good understanding of SOA, EDA architecture patterns. 

• Passion for learning and staying updated with the latest advancements in technology. 

Bonus Points: 

• Experience with cloud-native technologies (Kubernetes, Docker, etc.) 

• Experience with Microsoft Azure  

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools. 

• Experience with Technologies like Kafka, OpenTelemetry, Helm, ArgoCD, Prometheus is good to have. 

Diversity & Inclusion

Amadeus aspires to be a leader in Diversity and Inclusion in the tech industry, enabling every employee to reach their full potential by fostering a culture of belonging and fair treatment, attracting the best talent from all backgrounds, and as a role model for an inclusive employee experience.  

Amadeus is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, beliefs, disability or any other characteristics protected by law.