Lead Software Engineer

Principal Financial · Pune

Responsibilities

Join Our Team as a Principal Software Engineer

Are you an enthusiastic software engineer aiming to make a notable difference? At Principal Financial Group, we develop a lively and creative environment where your abilities and passion can excel. This isn’t just any job; it is an opportunity to lead and pioneer in the heart of Pune, Maharashtra, India!

Key Responsibilities

In the role of Lead Software Engineer, you will:

Lead the build and implementation of high-quality software solutions
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to define, build, and ship new features
Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications
Mentor and guide junior engineers to develop a culture of continuous learning
Identify and ensure accurate bottlenecks and fix bugs to improve application performance
Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies to ensure our solutions remain innovative

Qualifications

Who You are:

Experience: 4 to 7 years

Education:

Bachelor’s(Engineering)/Master’s in computer science or a related field.

Required Skills and Qualifications

To succeed in this role, you should have:

Strong knowledge of JavaScript (ES6+) and modern web development concepts
AWS+ReactJS+Typescript+Foundational Java knowledge is must have for this position
Good understanding of React fundamentals:
- Functional Components, Props, State
- React Hooks (useState, useEffect, useRef, useContext)
- Component composition and data flow
- Forms, validation, and API integration
- React rendering and performance best practices
Basic to intermediate TypeScript knowledge:
- Interfaces, Types, Enums
- Generics (basic understanding)
- Typing React components, props, and API responses
Strong debugging and problem-solving skills

Good to Have

Experience with Next.js (App Router, SSR/CSR, Client & Server Components)
Familiarity with Redux Toolkit, Zustand, or Context API
Basic understanding of Nx and monorepo concepts
Experience with React Hook Form and testing frameworks

What We Look For

Strong React, JavaScript, and TypeScript fundamentals
Ability to own medium-complexity features end-to-end
Good code quality, collaboration, and communication skills
Eagerness to learn modern React and Next.js practices

Additional Information

Why choose Principal Financial Group?

At Principal Financial Group, we are committed to crafting a world-class work environment. We believe in the power of collaboration, inclusion, and continuous improvement. Our team is driven by a shared passion for excellence, and we are determined to stay at the forefront of technology. Join us and be part of a dedicated team that is crafting the future of financial technology!