Principal Engineering Manager - Core Technology

Location: Gurgaon / Hyderabad, India

Work Type: Full-Time

Experience Required: 8 – 10 Years

Industry: Information Technology

About The Client

We are hiring on behalf of our client, a leading global investment firm specializing in technology-driven financial solutions, quantitative research, and large-scale data systems.

Key Responsibilities
• Lead and manage a small to mid-sized software engineering team
• Design and develop scalable, high-performance software solutions
• Work on core software development with a focus on big data and analytics
• Translate complex data into meaningful insights and technical solutions
• Ensure high-quality coding, debugging, and delivery standards
• Collaborate with cross-functional and global stakeholders
• Drive agile development practices and project execution
• Mentor team members and support their technical growth

Must-Have Qualifications | Preferred Qualifications
• 8–10 years of hands-on experience in core software development
• Strong proficiency in Python or similar programming languages
• Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and design patterns
• Experience with big data technologies or strong interest in the same
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience working in agile environments
• Minimum 1 year of team management experience
• Ability to independently execute projects and handle complex problem statements
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• High attention to detail and ability to work with minimal supervision
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related