Principal Engineer

5 days ago

Pune, Maharashtra, India Ambit Software Pvt Ltd Full time ₹ 12,00,000 - ₹ 24,00,000 per year

Job Category: Development

Job Type: Full Time

Job Location: Pune

No. of Positions: 1

Experience: 10-20 years

Skills: AI/ML Toolkits AWS Azure CI/CD Tools Design Patterns Docker GCP Kubernetes MVC framework MySQL OOP PHP RESTful APIs SVN/Git

Education: B.E / B.Tech M.Tech MBA / PGDM MCA MS / M.Sc (Science)

Position Overview

We are looking for an experienced and visionary Principal Engineer – LAMP Stack to join our team. The ideal candidate will bring 10–20 years of proven expertise in PHP-based application development, architecture design, and modern software engineering practices. This role requires a blend of leadership, architectural vision, and hands-on coding skills, enabling the delivery of scalable, secure, and high-performance enterprise applications.

You will lead cross-functional teams, shape technical direction, mentor engineers, and ensure the adoption of emerging tools and best practices — all while staying close to the code when needed.

Key Responsibilities

  • Leadership & Architecture
  • Lead the design, development, and deployment of enterprise-grade PHP applications.
  • Architect scalable, maintainable, and high-performance backend systems.
  • Drive architectural discussions, solution design, and technology strategy.
  • Collaboration & Delivery
  • Partner with Product, DevOps, QA, and other teams to deliver robust solutions.
  • Manage project timelines, technical risk assessment, and resource allocation.
  • Champion DevOps, CI/CD, and agile practices to accelerate delivery.
  • Technical Excellence
  • Conduct code reviews, enforce coding standards, and ensure performance optimization.
  • Evaluate, adopt, and integrate emerging frameworks, libraries, and tools.
  • Ensure security compliance, data integrity, and system reliability.
  • Innovation & Mentorship
  • Explore AI tools, automation frameworks, and advanced architectures to enhance productivity.
  • Mentor and coach engineering teams, fostering continuous learning and innovation.

Technical Skills & Qualifications

Must-Have:

  • Strong hands-on expertise in PHP (Core PHP, Laravel, Symfony, or equivalent).
  • Solid experience in RESTful API design and development.
  • Deep understanding of OOP, Design Patterns, and MVC architecture.
  • Proven experience with MySQL or other relational databases.
  • Proficiency in Git and version control workflows.
  • Expertise in performance optimization, scalability, and security best practices.

Good to Have:

  • Exposure to AI/ML toolkits, APIs, or integration with generative AI.
  • Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI).
  • Understanding of microservices architecture.
  • Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).

Bonus Points:

  • Strong capability in solutioning and architectural design.
  • Experience leading enterprise-level digital transformation projects.
  • Hands-on knowledge of , React, or other modern tech stacks.
  • Cloud or DevOps certifications.

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