Principal Software Engineer

Ovii's Interpretation of the Role

Principal Software Engineer leading product engineering initiatives for a life‑sciences platform. Drives technical design, delivery, and quality processes while mentoring the engineering team and collaborating with product, architecture, and operations.

Role Snapshot

• Lead technical design & delivery
• Own software quality and coding standards
• Mentor and coach engineering team
• Coordinate CI/CD releases with IT & Operations
• Ensure regulatory compliance
• Drive adoption of emerging technologies

Must-Have Requirements

• .NET / ASP.NET
• React, TypeScript, CSS/SASS
• Azure or AWS
• Azure DevOps
• Agile/Scrum
• Test‑Driven Development
• REST API development
• SQL Server / Entity Framework / LINQ
• RabbitMQ or Azure Service Bus
• Secure application development
• system design
• software development
• .NET
• web technologies
• unit testing
• test‑driven development
• secure application development
• DevOps
• life sciences industry
• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent

Nice-to-Have Signals

• Redis
• Azure Power Platform
• Object‑oriented design patterns
• life sciences industry (3 years preferred)

Work Setup

• Location: India
• Work mode: HYBRID
• Remote scope: COUNTRY_RESTRICTED
• Remote countries: India
• Employment type: Full-Time

Eligibility Gates

• Visa sponsorship: unknown

Not Specified in JD

• Visa sponsorship
• Salary range
• Relocation
• Notice period
• Travel
• Security clearance
• Coding test
• Portfolio
• GitHub
• Writing sample
• Cover letter

What You'll Likely Work On

• Deliver software that meets specifications and regulatory requirements
• Design, code, review, test, integrate, and deploy features from concept to launch
• Establish and enforce coding standards, unit‑testing practices, and SOPs
• Collaborate with Product Strategy, Architecture, and Testing to align implementation with business goals
• Coordinate releases and CI/CD pipelines with IT and Operations teams
• Lead technical discussions, architectural reviews, and troubleshooting of existing systems
• Mentor engineers, drive process improvements, and act as the primary technical point of contact
• Document technical decisions and ensure audit‑ready compliance

Good Fit If You Have

• 3+ years experience in the life‑sciences/IRT domain (preferred)
• Strong communication skills for both technical and non‑technical audiences
• Strategic thinker who can simplify complex concepts