Principal Engineer Job Description: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Engineer (C#/.NET) to join our team. This role is pivotal in driving the technical vision, development, and innovation of our software solutions. As a Principal Engineer, you will lead by example, providing technical expertise, mentoring team members, and ensuring the delivery of scalable, high-performance applications. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to align engineering efforts with business goals and contribute to the long-term success of our organization. *** This is a hybrid position - working 3 days a week from our Bangalore office. *** Key Responsibilities: Technical Leadership: • Define and drive the technical roadmap for projects and systems, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. • Act as a subject matter expert (SME) in C#/.NET development, providing guidance and expertise to engineering teams. • Set coding standards and best practices for software design, development, and deployment. • Mentor and guide engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement. Software Design and Development: • Design, develop, and oversee complex software solutions using C# and .NET Core. • Architect scalable, secure, and high-performance applications and systems. • Perform code reviews to ensure quality, maintainability, and adherence to standards. • Lead the design and implementation of new features and functionalities based on business requirements. Innovation and Strategic Initiatives: • Stay up-to-date with the latest technologies, tools, and industry trends to foster innovation. • Advocate for and implement modern engineering practices to enhance development efficiency. • Contribute to the long-term technical vision and strategic planning of the organization. Operational Excellence: • Ensure production systems are reliable, secure, and optimized for performance. • Support deployment processes and provide guidance on release management. • Ensure proper documentation of technical processes, systems, and solutions. Compliance and Security: • Adhere to regulatory and compliance standards across all development efforts. • Implement and advocate for robust security practices in software design and development. Requirement: - 10 - 12 years of experience - Bachelor's degree in computer science - Strong backend experience #LI-RS Function: Product Delivery Country: India Office Location: Bangalore Work Place type: Hybrid Advert Working at Sage means you’re supporting millions of small and medium sized businesses globally with technology to work faster and smarter. We leverage the future of AI, meaning business owners spend less time doing routine tasks, like entering invoices and generating reports, and more time pursuing their ambitions. Our colleagues are the best of the best. It’s why we were awarded 2024 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor. Because to achieve extraordinary outcomes, we need extraordinary teams. This means infusing Sage with people who knock down barriers, continuously innovate, and want to experience their potential. Learn more about working at Sage:sage.com/en-gb/company/careers/working-at-sage/ Watch a video about our culture:youtube.com/watch?v=qIoiCpZH-QE We celebrate individuality and welcome you to join us if you embrace all backgrounds, identities, beliefs, and ways of working. If you need support applying, reach out atcareers@sage.com. Learn more about DEI at Sage:sage.com/en-gb/company/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion/ Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Sage is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Sage will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Sage does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.