Principal Engineer

As a Principal Software Engineer (PSE) at a global shipping and logistics organization, your role will involve hands-on technical leadership in building and scaling backend systems using Core Java. Your deep problem-solving skills and experience in mentoring engineers will be crucial in this position. Key Responsibilities: - Design, develop, and maintain high-performance backend systems using Core Java. - Lead hands-on coding for complex modules and critical systems. - Perform code reviews to ensure quality, performance, and maintainability. - Own High-Level Design (HLD) and Low-Level Design (LLD) for backend services. - Solve complex engineering problems using strong Data Structures & Algorithms. - Mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers within small teams. - Drive engineering best practices, coding standards, and optimization initiatives. - Collaborate closely with architects and stakeholders in a large enterprise environment. Must-Have Skills: - 8 to 15 years of strong Core Java experience. - Excellent knowledge of Data Structures, Algorithms, and problem-solving. - Hands-on coding experience in current or recent roles. - Solid experience in code reviews and code optimization. - Solid understanding of backend system design (HLD & LLD). - Experience mentoring or leading engineers technically. - Backend development experience using Java/J2EE. - Immediate to 30 days notice period preferred, maximum 45 days. Good-to-Have Skills: - Experience with Spring Boot / Spring framework. - Database experience with Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, or NoSQL databases. - Experience with large enterprise systems or legacy modernization. - Performance tuning and JVM optimization exposure. - Prior experience in logistics, shipping, supply chain, or large-scale platforms (optional). In this role, the ideal candidate is a senior Java backend engineer with deep technical expertise, capable of both individual contribution and mentoring. You should be comfortable working in structured, large enterprise environments and have a passion for clean code, system design, and scalability. A background in product engineering or large IT systems would be preferred. If you meet the requirements and are excited about this opportunity, please share your updated profile to the provided contact information. Regards, Gopala BR Recruitment Lead As a Principal Software Engineer (PSE) at a global shipping and logistics organization, your role will involve hands-on technical leadership in building and scaling backend systems using Core Java. Your deep problem-solving skills and experience in mentoring engineers will be crucial in this position. Key Responsibilities: - Design, develop, and maintain high-performance backend systems using Core Java. - Lead hands-on coding for complex modules and critical systems. - Perform code reviews to ensure quality, performance, and maintainability. - Own High-Level Design (HLD) and Low-Level Design (LLD) for backend services. - Solve complex engineering problems using strong Data Structures & Algorithms. - Mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers within small teams. - Drive engineering best practices, coding standards, and optimization initiatives. - Collaborate closely with architects and stakeholders in a large enterprise environment. Must-Have Skills: - 8 to 15 years of strong Core Java experience. - Excellent knowledge of Data Structures, Algorithms, and problem-solving. - Hands-on coding experience in current or recent roles. - Solid experience in code reviews and code optimization. - Solid understanding of backend system design (HLD & LLD). - Experience mentoring or leading engineers technically. - Backend development experience using Java/J2EE. - Immediate to 30 days notice period preferred, maximum 45 days. Good-to-Have Skills: - Experience with Spring Boot / Spring framework. - Database experience with Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, or NoSQL databases. - Experience with large enterprise systems or legacy modernization. - Performance tuning and JVM optimization exposure. - Prior experience in logistics, shipping, supply chain, or large-scale platforms (optional). In this role, the ideal candidate is a senior Java backend engineer with deep technical expertise, capable of both individual contribution and mentoring. You should be comfortable working in structured, large enterprise environments and have a passion for clean code, system design, and scalability. A background in product engineering or large IT systems would be preferred. If you meet the requirements and are excited about this opportunity, please share your updated profile to the provided contact information. Regards, Gopala BR Recruitment Lead