Principal Engineer

Role Overview:

We are looking for a Principal Engineer with deep technical expertise and leadership skills to drive innovation and delivery in payment systems and OS-level development. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in Agile/Scrum practices, payment application development, and operating system components, along with knowledge of ISO7816 smart card standards and Global Platform, Java Card API.

Key Responsibilities:

• Technical Leadership:

• Define architecture and technical roadmap for payment and OS-related solutions.

• Mentor and guide engineering teams on best practices and advanced technologies.

• Agile & Scrum Management:

• Lead Scrum ceremonies (planning, reviews, retrospectives) and ensure Agile principles are followed.

• Drive continuous improvement and delivery excellence.

• Payment Application Development:

• Design and implement secure, scalable payment applications.

• Operating System Expertise:

• Work on OS-level components, performance tuning, and low-level optimizations.

• Collaborate on embedded system development when required.

• Smart Card & Security Standards:

• Implement and maintain solutions adhering to ISO7816 standards for smart cards.

• Develop and integrate applications using Global Platform, Java Card API for Smart Cards.

• Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Partner with product Owners, architects, and cross-functional teams to deliver business-critical features.

• Communicate technical decisions and trade-offs effectively to stakeholders.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelors or Master’s degree in Engineering, or related field.

• Experience:

• 10+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 1-2 years in a leadership role.

• Strong experience in Agile/Scrum facilitation and team leadership.

• Expertise in payment application development, security standards, and compliance.

• Deep understanding of operating systems, system architecture, and performance optimization.

• Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in programming languages (Java, C/C++/C#, Python).

• Good to have Knowledge of ISO7816, GlobalPlatform, Java Card API, and smart card technologies.

• Good to have Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.

Soft Skills: Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications in Agile (Scrum Master, SAFe)
• Experience with Java card/POS development and cryptographic protocols