Principal Software Engineer

Job Summary

We are seeking a Principal Software Engineer/Consultant with expertise in diagnosing and resolving complex issues across Frontend, Backend, Databases, and Infrastructure. This role requires a hands-on problem solver who can identify root causes, optimize system performance, and enhance application scalability while ensuring seamless user experience and system reliability.

• Issue Identification & Resolution
• Troubleshoot and resolve critical application issues across Frontend (React/Angular), Backend Java, and Databases (SQL/NoSQL).
• Perform root cause analysis on performance bottlenecks, API failures, memory leaks, database locks, and network latencies.
• Act as the final escalation point for critical production incidents, ensuring timely resolution.
  
  

KPIs: Incident resolution time, System downtime reduction, Recurrence of critical issues

• System Architecture & Performance Optimization
• Optimize queries, API performance, caching to improve efficiency.
• Implement monitoring, logging, and automation tools to detect and prevent issues proactively.
• Provide solutions, design and enhance scalable, high-performance system architectures with a focus on resiliency and fault tolerance.
  
  

KPIs: Query execution time, API response time, Load-handling efficiency, System uptime

• Deep Investigation & Debugging
• Perform code reviews, trace logs, and profile system behavior to detect inefficiencies
• Identify and resolve race conditions, memory leaks, and deadlocks.
• Automate deployments, and enforce coding standards
• Work closely with engineering, DevOps, QA, and customer teams to ensure application stability.
• Lead code reviews and best practices adoption to maintain high engineering standards.
• Drive initiatives to improve system reliability, reduce downtime, and enhance user experience.
  
  

KPIs: Debugging turnaround time, Performance improvement %, Reduction in production incident

• Customer & Business-Focused Engineering
• Work closely with customers & internal teams to ensure business-critical issues are resolved quickly.
• Translate technical findings into clear, actionable recommendations
• Implement mechanisms and failover strategies to prevent major downtimes
  
  

KPIs: Customer satisfaction (CSAT/NPS), Reduction in issue recurrence,

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 10+ years of experience in full-stack development and problem-solving.
• Expertise in debugging, profiling, and optimizing applications at scale.
• Strong knowledge of system architecture, microservices, databases, cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Experience with monitoring tools, log analysis, and performance tuning techniques.
• Ability to communicate technical findings clearly to engineers and business stakeholders.
  
  

Why Join Monocept?

• Work on high-impact, mission-critical projects with top-tier customers.
• Solve complex, real-world engineering challenges at scale.
• Be part of a team that values technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning.