Principal Backend Architect

1 day ago

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Weekday Full time ₹ 50,00,000 - ₹ 75,00,000

This role is for one of our clients

Industry: Technology, Information and Media

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Min Experience: 8 years

Location: Bengaluru

JobType: full-time

₹50,00,000 - ₹75,00,000 a year We are seeking a Principal Backend Architect to lead the design and development of large-scale distributed systems that will power our next-generation products. In this role, you will define the technical vision, create robust architectural blueprints, and guide the engineering team in building scalable, secure, and high-performing platforms. You will combine hands-on coding expertise with strategic system design to ensure seamless integration, maintainability, and long-term sustainability of our technology stack.
Key Responsibilities Architecture Leadership Define, document, and evolve the backend architecture for mission-critical systems. Translate product requirements into scalable, maintainable, and extensible system designs. Drive best practices in system reliability, scalability, and cloud-native architecture. Hands-on Engineering Build prototypes and deliver production-ready code to validate architectural decisions. Collaborate on backend service development, API design, and data models. Oversee deployment pipelines, performance optimization, and monitoring frameworks. Collaboration & Mentorship Partner with cross-functional teams (frontend, data, security, product) to align technical direction with business needs. Provide mentorship and technical guidance to engineers at all levels. Conduct architecture reviews, code reviews, and promote engineering excellence. Operational Ownership Ensure high standards of data security, compliance, and governance across systems. Drive observability, fault tolerance, and resilience in production systems. Anticipate long-term technical challenges and design strategies to address them.
Requirements 10+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 5 years in an architectural leadership role. Strong command of at least one backend language (Python, Golang, or C++). Proven experience in designing distributed systems, microservices, and APIs. Deep expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerized environments. Strong knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases, caching, and data modeling. Ability to balance big-picture system design with hands-on coding and implementation. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred Qualifications Experience with machine learning platforms, orchestration frameworks, or agentic systems. Track record of architecting large-scale cloud-native systems for enterprise or consumer products. Exposure to event-driven architectures, streaming pipelines, or high-throughput systems.

  • Principal Architect

    2 weeks ago

    Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Talentiser Full time ₹ 15,00,000 - ₹ 60,00,000 per year

    We are looking for a high-impactArchitectto join our engineering leadership team. In this role, you will define and drive the long-term backend architecture that powers our core product experiences. You'll work closely with founders, product managers, and engineering leaders to ensure our backend systems can support rapid product innovation while scaling...

  • Principal Engineer _ Backend

    2 weeks ago

    Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Zeta Full time ₹ 20,00,000 - ₹ 25,00,000 per year

    About ZetaZeta is aNext-Gen Banking Techcompany that empowers banks and fintechs to launch banking products for the future. It was founded by Bhavin Turakhia and Ramki Gaddipati in 2015.Our flagship processing platform - Zeta Tachyon - is the industry's first modern, cloud-native, and fully API-enabled stack that brings together issuance, processing,...

  • Principal Engineer _ Backend

    2 weeks ago

    Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Zeta Full time ₹ 20,00,000 - ₹ 25,00,000 per year

    About ZetaZeta is a Next-Gen Banking Tech company that empowers banks and fintechs to launch banking products for the future. It was founded by Bhavin Turakhia and Ramki Gaddipati in 2015.Our flagship processing platform - Zeta Tachyon - is the industry's first modern, cloud-native, and fully API-enabled stack that brings together issuance, processing,...

  • Principal Solutions Architect

    1 day ago

    Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Weekday Full time ₹ 20,00,000 - ₹ 25,00,000 per year

    This role is for one of our clientsIndustry: Technology, Information and MediaSeniority level: Mid-Senior levelMin Experience: 10 yearsLocation: BengaluruJobType: full-timeWe are seeking a visionary Principal Solutions Architect to help design and scale a next-generation Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) that will redefine how India delivers safe,...

  • Principal Data Architect – R01556905

    1 week ago

    Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Brillio LLC Full time ₹ 12,00,000 - ₹ 36,00,000 per year

    Principal Data Architect - R Principal Data ArchitectPrimary SkillsFabric, Azure Data engineering, ADF,SpecializationAzure Data EngineerIng Basic: Principal Data ArchitectJob requirementsAbout the Role:We are seeking an experienced Principal Data Architect with deep expertise in designing and implementing large-scale data platforms on Azure. The ideal...

  • Principal Solutions Architect

    1 day ago

    Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Weekday (YC W21) Full time ₹ 20,00,000 - ₹ 25,00,000 per year

    This role is for one of our clientsIndustry: Technology, Information and MediaSeniority level: Mid-Senior levelMin Experience: 10 yearsLocation: BengaluruJobType: full-timeWe are seeking a visionaryPrincipal Solutions Architectto help design and scale a next-generationDigital Public Infrastructure (DPI)that will redefine how India delivers safe, reliable,...

  • Principal Architect

    2 weeks ago

    Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Reltio Full time ₹ 2,00,00,000 - ₹ 2,50,00,000 per year

    Role: Principal ArchitectReports to: Global Head of Technology (SVP Engineering)Location: Bengaluru (hybrid)Function: Platform & Product Architecture (Cloud-Native Data/SaaS)About ReltioAt Reltio, we believe data should fuel business success. Reltio's AI-powered data unification and management capabilities—encompassing entity resolution, multi-domain...

  • Backend Architect

    5 days ago

    Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Droisys Full time ₹ 12,00,000 - ₹ 36,00,000 per year

    About Company,Droisys is an innovation technology company focused on helping companies accelerate their digital initiatives from strategy and planning through execution. We leverage deep technical expertise, Agile methodologies, and data-driven intelligence to modernize systems of engagement and simplify human/tech interaction.Amazing things happen when we...

  • Principal Architect

    2 weeks ago

    Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Aecom Full time ₹ 15,00,000 - ₹ 25,00,000 per year

    We are seeking a Principal Architect to join our Landscape team in India. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated architect to contribute to impactful marine infrastructure projects across global offices and continue developing their technical expertise in a supportive, high-performing team.Here is what you will do:Must have good experience...

  • Principal Architect

    2 weeks ago

    Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Reltio Full time ₹ 20,00,000 - ₹ 25,00,000 per year

    Role: Principal Architect Reports to: Global Head of Technology (SVP Engineering)Location: Bengaluru (hybrid)Function: Platform & Product Architecture (Cloud-Native Data/SaaS)About ReltioAt Reltio, we believe data should fuel business success. Reltio's AI-powered data unification and management capabilities—encompassing entity resolution, multi-domain...