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Wissen Technology

Posted 27 Aug 2026

Principal Engineer

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Employment
Full time
Team
Software Engineering
Posted
27 Aug 2026

About the role

We are looking for a highly skilled and driven Java Developer with 9 to 13 years of experience in product development, ideally from premier institutes like IITs, NITs, BITS Pilani, IIITs, or other top-tier Engineering colleges in India. As part of our elite development team, you will be expected to solve complex technical problems, design scalable systems, and deliver high-impact solutions at a faster pace. You will also lead Engineers, drive end-to-end project execution, and work closely with clients to convert business needs into practical technical solutions.


We're Looking For: Top-performing Engineers who are technically sound, fast-paced developers and passionate about building high-quality products from scratch. If you're from a top college and have consistently stood out in your teams or received recognitions/awards in your career, we'd love to talk to you.


Responsibilities:

  • Lead the design, development, testing, and deployment of high-performance Java applications.
  • Translate complex client problems into simple, scalable technical solutions.
  • Break down business requirements into actionable tasks for the team and drive execution.
  • Lead and mentor team members to improve their technical capabilities and development speed.
  • Own architectural decisions, design discussions, and ensure high code quality through reviews and best practices.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with other teams to ensure seamless delivery.
  • Maintain a strong focus on performance, scalability, and maintainability.
  • Continuously explore and implement new technologies to improve development productivity and product quality.


Requirements:

  • 7 to 10 years of hands-on Java development experience, including experience in leading small to mid-sized teams and managing technical delivery.
  • Strong experience in building complex products/applications and distributed systems from the ground up.
  • Solid understanding of OOP principles, Java internals, data structures, algorithms, and design patterns.
  • Hands-on experience with Spring, Spring Boot, Hibernate, and microservices architecture.
  • Proven ability to design and deliver high-performance systems with speed and precision.
  • Exposure to RESTful APIs, SQL/NoSQL databases, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
  • Excellent debugging, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong communication and project ownership abilities.


Preferred Background:

  • B. Tech/M. Tech/MCA from IITs, NITs, BITS Pilani, IIITs, or other top-tier institutions.
  • Prior recognitions, awards, or rapid growth within previous organisations is a big plus.
  • Proven ability to develop and deliver in a fast-paced environment without compromising on quality.


Desired Attributes:

  • High ownership, accountability, and proactive attitude.
  • Passionate about innovation, performance optimisation, and continuous learning.
  • Ability to drive results through influence, mentorship, and deep technical know-how.
  • Strong sense of Engineering discipline and attention to detail.

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