Principal Engineer

Job Description

Razorpay is seeking a Principal Engineer to join their team in Bangalore. This role involves driving technology and engineering best practices, designing and delivering high-quality features, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The Principal Engineer will also mentor other engineers, contribute to hiring, and represent the organization in internal and external forums.Responsibilities:

• Drive technology and engineering best practices.
• Design, architecture, and delivery of features.
• Drive technology innovations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Estimate efforts, identify risks, and meet project schedules.
• Provide functional, design, and code reviews.
• Mentor/coach engineers.
• Implement a long-term technology vision.
• Contribute to streamlining hiring challenges.
• Represent organization and team in external & internal forums.

Requirements:

• 12+ years of design/development experience.
• Expertise in more than one programming language and tech stack.
• Experience leading & mentoring project teams.
• Strong Object-oriented skills and knowledge of design patterns.
• Deep understanding of data-driven web application design and development.
• Superior organization, communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Proven performer and team player.
• Self-starter who can work well with minimal guidance.
• Agility and ability to adapt quickly to changing requirements.
• Experience as a software engineer for at least 12 years.
• Have a few weekend side projects up on GitHub.
• Have contributed to an open-source project.
• Have worked at a product company.
• Have a working knowledge of a backend programming language.

What Razorpay Offers:

• Opportunity to work at a leading financial services organization.
• Chance to build innovative payment and business banking solutions.
• A high-energy, fast-growing, and start-up workplace.
• An equal employment opportunity.