Sr. Principal, IT Information System & Solution Architecture

Summary of Position:

At Alcon we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly champion progress and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Together we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers.

We foster an expansive culture and are looking for diverse talented people to join Alcon! As a Software Engineering Lead one will be trusted to lead our team of developers in the design development and maintenance of software applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in multiple programming languages web development frameworks databases and cloud platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

At Alcon we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly champion progress and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here youll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers.

We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse talented people to join Alcon. As a Sr Principal Software Engineer supporting Digital Engineering Team in Bangalore India you will be trusted to lead our team of developers in the design development and maintenance of software applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in multiple programming languages web development frameworks databases and cloud platforms.

In this role a typical day will include:

Technical Leadership: Collaborate with the Product team and Solution Architects to release new features. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture. Lead the development team in designing developing and maintaining software applications. Participate in design and sprint reviews to remove technical barriers shape our products direction and improve patient outcomes. Stay updated with the latest technologies and industry trends.

Design and Development: Architect design and implement scalable software solutions using technologies like Spring Boot JPA/Hibernate and Microservices. Develop robust backend features while adhering to best practices. Design complex software systems for scalability performance and security. Proficient in designing and implementing microservices architecture using Spring MVC (Java Spring Boot) and Spring Cloud frameworks.

Security: Implement design patterns and best practices for high-performance backend services ensuring software security and protection from breaches.

Quality Assurance: Advocate for quality engineering practices such as unit testing code reviews and CI/CD pipelines to deliver reliable and efficient software. Ensure thorough testing and debugging before software release.

Cloud and Infrastructure: Expertise in AWS or other cloud platforms using cloud-native technologies and best practices to optimize infrastructure and application performance.

Problem Solving: Use a programmatic approach to identify root causes and implement effective solutions to complex technical challenges.

Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and deliver solutions aligned with strategic objectives. Manage multiple projects concurrently ensuring timely task completion and effective collaboration within a dynamic team.

Key Requirements/Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school15 yrs; Assoc.11 yrs; M.S.4 yrs; PhD3 yrs)
• 10-12 Years of relevant experience.
• Advanced proficiency in Spring Boot JPA/Hibernate Microservices and related technologies.
• Strong understanding of software design patterns architectural principles and industry best practices.
• Expertise in low-level technical documentation standards.
• Proven experience with CI/CD pipelines particularly using Jenkins and container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms especially AWS and cloud-native technologies.
• Exceptional problem-solving analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced collaborative environment.
• Demonstrated success in leading and mentoring engineering teams.
• Hands-on experience with Helm Charts and API security best practices.

Work hours: 1 PM to 10 PM IST

Relocation assistance: Yes

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