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MicroStrategy India

Software Engineer, Principal

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

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Role family
Engineering
Seniority
Lead / management
Country
IN
Work mode
On-site / unstated
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26 Sept 2026

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Job Description

Job Title: Principal Software Engineer

Location: Chennai, India

Work Model: Work From Office (Monday–Friday)

Primary Skills: Java, React, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, PowerQuery

Experience: 10–13 Years

Role Overview

We are seeking a Principal Software Engineer to serve as a senior individual contributor, leading complex technical initiatives across backend systems, frontend applications, and cloud-based data integration layers. This role requires strong full-stack expertise and the ability to drive architectural decisions, performance improvements, and high-quality engineering practices.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Java.
  • Lead the implementation of complex React features, ensuring high performance and maintainability.
  • Integrate backend services with Snowflake and Databricks for data processing and analytics workflows.
  • Ensure production readiness, focusing on performance optimization, scalability, and reliability.
  • Provide technical leadership by mentoring senior engineers, reviewing code, and guiding architectural decisions.

Technical Requirements

  • Strong expertise in Java development, including performance tuning and optimization.
  • Deep experience with React architecture, including modern state management patterns.
  • Solid understanding of cloud infrastructure and deployment environments.
  • Experience working with Snowflake SQL and Databricks data pipelines.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience integrating AI-driven features into applications or platforms.
  • Background in BI and analytics performance optimization, including improving query performance and data processing efficiency.
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