Lead Software Engineer

Why Principal?

At Principal, we believe in encouraging a collaborative and welcoming environment where everyone's input is appreciated. We are committed to your professional development and assist our team members in reaching their personal and career ambitions. Join us and become part of a world-class team that is making an impact!

Are you ready to take on a high-reaching and rewarding role that will challenge your skills and advance your career? As a Lead Software Engineer at Principal, you will have an outstanding chance to create, implement, and optimize solutions that drive our company's success. Join us and be part of a team that strives for excellence in everything we do!

• Build and implement solutions/automation scripts using Python for cost monitoring and optimization.
• Analyze cloud usage patterns and consistently deliver actionable insights to improve cost efficiency.
• Develop and maintain dashboards for real-time cost tracking and reporting.
• Work with AWS services like EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, and CloudWatch to handle and optimize resource utilization.
• Implement tagging strategies and carry out resource management policies.
• Coordinate with multi-functional teams to align on budgeting, forecasting, and cost control initiatives.
• Stay updated on AWS pricing models and recommend cost-saving measures.
• Use AWS-native tools such as Cost Explorer, Budgets, and Trusted Advisor for financial analysis.
• Effectively influence, direct, and monitor project work.
• Apply established relationships for effective collaboration within the team, across business areas, and with other levels.

• Over 6-9 years of experience in IT operations management.
• Engineering graduate (B.E. / B.Tech / M.S. / M.Tech Degree in Computer Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related subject area).

• Proficiency in Python with experience in automation, scripting, and data manipulation.
• Good understanding of AWS Services and their pricing models.
• Hands-on experience with AWS CDK for Python.
• Familiarity with FinOps principles and cloud cost management tools.
• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like CloudFormation or Terraform.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with a focus on cloud financial optimization.
• Effective communication skills to work across teams and present financial insights.

• Good English interpersonal skills.
• Exposure to a global working environment.
• Abilities in problem solving, analytical thinking, time management, planning & decision making, self-motivation, and facilitating collaboration.