Principal Developer

Software Developer
Chennai
May 13, 2026
Full Time
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Job Description

The Principal Developer role is a senior technical leadership position responsible for guiding large-scale digital transformation programs, solution architecture, and strategic client engagements. Depending on project requirements, the role may involve acting as a technical advisor to senior executives, leading architecture decisions, managing enterprise-scale delivery teams, or contributing hands-on to software implementation.

The role focuses on driving technical excellence, fostering high-performing teams, ensuring client success, and aligning technology solutions with business goals.

Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Architecture

  • Lead and guide large-scale software architecture and technical programs.
  • Provide strategic technical direction for enterprise solutions.
  • Drive hands-on technical implementation when required.
  • Promote engineering best practices such as:
    • Test-Driven Development (TDD)
    • Pair Programming
    • Design Patterns
    • Continuous Integration
    • Infrastructure Automation

Client & Account Management

  • Act as a trusted technical advisor to senior client stakeholders.
  • Understand client business goals and align technical solutions accordingly.
  • Develop account strategies and proactive technical proposals.
  • Manage client relationships, budgets, risks, and delivery expectations.
  • Support pre-sales activities and technical solution presentations.

AI & Emerging Technologies

  • Evaluate emerging AI tools and technologies critically.
  • Identify opportunities to apply AI for business efficiency and innovation.
  • Understand and leverage Open Source ecosystems strategically.

Team Leadership & Mentorship

  • Build and maintain high-performing engineering teams.
  • Mentor developers and technical leaders.
  • Foster an inclusive, collaborative, and growth-oriented culture.
  • Ensure security, privacy, and compliance standards are maintained.

Banking Domain Expertise

  • Apply technical expertise within banking and financial services environments.
  • Navigate regulatory, compliance, and technical complexities in banking systems.

Required Skills

Technical Skills

  • 18+ years of technical leadership experience
  • Strong expertise in:
    • Solution Architecture
    • Software Development
    • Technical Program Leadership
    • Enterprise Digital Transformation
  • Knowledge of:
    • TDD
    • Continuous Integration
    • Infrastructure Automation
    • Pair Programming
  • Experience with:
    • AI Tools & Technologies
    • Open Source Ecosystems
    • Account Management
    • Technical Sales Support
    • Delivery Management

Professional Skills

  • Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to manage complex enterprise accounts
  • Excellent communication and presentation abilities
  • Strategic thinking and decision-making skills
  • Ability to work effectively in ambiguous environments
  • Strong problem-solving and risk management capabilities
  • Empathy and relationship-building skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • UG: B.Tech / B.E.
  • PG: Any Postgraduate
  • Experience in Banking/Financial Services domain preferred

Key Skills

  • Principal Developer
  • Solution Architecture
  • Technical Leadership
  • AI Tools
  • Open Source
  • Continuous Integration
  • TDD
  • Infrastructure Automation
  • Account Management
  • Digital Transformation
  • Programming
  • Software Architecture
  • Technical Consulting
  • Pre-sales
  • Banking Domain
  • Delivery Management
  • Agile Practices
  • Team Leadership

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