Principal Software Engineer

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A global leader in modern development platforms, Out Systems is focused on enabling any organization to innovate through software. We are changing the way software is built with the low‑code platform most preferred by developers and empowering organizations to rapidly create and deploy critical applications that transform their business. To support our growth and commitment to hiring exceptional performers, we are looking for a Principal Software Engineer based in India.

As a Principal Software Engineer in Out Systems R&D, you’ll be a member of the group of teams responsible for developing the next generation of capabilities of one of our platform components.

• Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of robust, scalable, and secure solutions;
• Optimize the performance of the components you'll work on;
• Develop and test code in short cycles with a high degree of automation;
• Gather feedback from stakeholders and adapt your solutions accordingly;
• Focus on creating maintainable solutions that scale effectively for thousands of users;
• Ensure high availability and operational integrity for the team assets;
• Troubleshoot complex incidents related to solutions developed by your team;
• Implement product development best practices, continuous delivery, and testing;
• Design, document and communicate high‑level functional designs and solutions;
• Mentor and provide technical leadership to junior team members;
• Participate in team meetings and provide feedback for continuous improvement;
• Be available for on‑call rotation.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. Exceptional candidates without a degree but with demonstrable skills are also encouraged to apply;
• 10+ years of software development experience;
• Strong understanding of software engineering principles, algorithms, data structures, and Object‑Oriented Design;
• Passion for analyzing and designing elegant solutions to complex technical challenges;
• Proficient coding skills in C# (.NET) and GoLang;
• Understanding of Kubernetes (K8s) and containers;
• Solid knowledge of cloud systems (AWS);
• Knowledge of Infrastructure‑As‑Code (Terraform) is advantageous;
• Enthusiasm for learning and guiding others through intricate topics;
• Exceptional troubleshooting skills;
• Proactive drive to innovate and introduce development best practices to your team;
• Keen interest in exploring upcoming technologies and frameworks;
• Excellent communication skills and fluency in English;
• High level of autonomy and self‑motivation;
• Experience with software development lifecycle, Agile and version control;
• Experience working with distributed systems, microservices architecture and containerization/orchestration technologies;
• Experience writing automated tests, such as unit, contract and integration tests;
• Comfortable collaborating closely with teammates working from around the globe.

Out Systems enables enterprise teams to build AI‑powered applications and agents that reduce manual work, streamline internal operations, and accelerate impact. A proven low‑code foundation combined with agentic AI and AI app generation capabilities empowers teams to move up to 10x faster with the assurance of security, scalability, and governance built in.

As the future becomes agentic, our customers need us now more than ever. AI has opened the door to extraordinary possibilities—but inside the enterprise, things are moving fast and feeling chaotic. Some early adopters are making progress in production, but for many, AI tools are sprawling without governance, data isn’t ready, and talent isn’t there yet. Enterprises are still drowning in application backlogs and struggling with legacy systems.

But with the right platform, AI doesn’t have to add to the chaos. It can become the breakthrough that brings clarity—and drives real, enterprise‑wide impact. At Out Systems, we’ve built that…