R&D Principal Technologist, Product Development

AVEVA is creating software trusted by over 90% of leading industrial companies.

Job Title: R&D Principal Technologist, Product Development

Location: Hyderabad, India

Employment Type: Full-time, regular, hybrid work arrangement

The job  

A Principal Technologist will be responsible for translating software requirements into workable programming code and build scalable web & cloud applications with a full understanding of the area of specialization; resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways. Designs and develops complex software systems or subsystems, with involvement at all stages, from the initial concept through the detailed design and release to production. This role will also be involved in architectural decisions and leverage technical knowledge to build solutions.

Key responsibilities 

• Use a variety of programming languages and development tools to build, test, implement, and support the development of web/cloud software applications.
• Performs design architecture activities as needed.
• Collaborate with other technology experts and develop the technology framework.
• Participate and provide technical perspective to the Product Owners and/or R&D Management during project phases such as in the defining of product requirements and features. Assist in clarifying stakeholder requirements; communicate questions and address concerns; provide relevant and detailed updates and feedback on time.
• Actively contributes to establishing delivery timelines within a project during release planning meetings as well as assists junior staff in providing their timeline recommendations.
• Actively involved in sprint execution on looking for any scope deviations and backlog growth. Proactively identifies technical and procedural areas of concern to avoid gaps and problems.
• Analyses and defines requirements for data, workflow and logical processes, hardware and operating system environments and interfaces with other systems.
• Performs highly complex or specialized development activities involving coding in adherence to cybersecurity standards, code reviews, unit testing, debugging, and document creation and maintenance.
• Provides coaching and mentoring to junior staff and peer group.

Essential requirements

• Demonstrated ability to articulate and implement object-oriented concepts, design patterns and design principles
• Technical proficiency in writing software using C#, .NET 8, Web API, REST API and database technologies like SQL, NoSQL or PostgreSQL
• Experienced in developing web applications with Java Script, jQuery and Angular
• Experience with the cloud technologies like Azure or AWS
• Proven expertise with Azure OpenAI Service and Azure Cognitive Services
• Experience building AI solutions using Semantic Kernel or similar .NET frameworks
• Hands-on experience with Azure Kubernetes Service, Azure Functions, App Services, and Container Apps for AI deployment
• Working experience with LLMs and AI agents
• Familiarity with serverless architecture and microservice architecture
• Designed and developed frameworks considering security aspects
• Experienced in migrating projects from legacy to latest technologies
• Demonstrated ability to build automated unit/integration tests that proves the quality of code
• Good exposure to software configuration, build deployment and release management, infrastructure and DevOps areas.
• Ability to set up and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps
• Proficient to convey a message (written or verbal) in a logical and meaningful manner to influence the awareness, understanding, attitudes and behaviors of the audience
• Work experience in Industry digitalization products would be an added advantage

Desired skills and competencies

• C#, .NET, Web API
• Azure, AWS
• LLMs, AI agents, Azure OpenAI Service
• Kubernetes
• Angular

R&D at AVEVA 

Our global team of 2000+ developers work on an incredibly diverse portfolio of over 75 industrial automation and engineering products, which cover everything from data management to 3D design. AI and cloud are at the centre of our strategy, and we have over 150 patents to our name.

Our track record of innovation is no fluke – it’s the result of a structured and deliberate focus on learning, collaboration and inclusivity. If you want to build applications that solve big problems, join us.

Find out more: aveva.com/en/about/careers/r-and-d-careers/

India Benefits include:  

It’s possible we’re hiring for this position in multiple countries, in which case the above benefits apply to the primary location. Specific benefits vary by country, but our packages are similarly comprehensive.

Find out more: aveva.com/en/about/careers/benefits/

Hybrid working

By default, employees are expected to be in their local AVEVA office three days a week, but some positions are fully office-based. Roles supporting particular customers or markets are sometimes remote.

Hiring process

Interested? Great! Get started by submitting your cover letter and CV through our application portal. AVEVA is committed to recruiting and retaining people with disabilities. Please let us know in advance if you need reasonable support during your application process.

Find out more: aveva.com/en/about/careers/hiring-process

About AVEVA

AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software with more than 6,500 employees in over 40 countries. Our cutting-edge solutions are used by thousands of enterprises to deliver the essentials of life – such as energy, infrastructure, chemicals, and minerals – safely, efficiently, and more sustainably.

We are committed to embedding sustainability and inclusion into our operations, our culture, and our core business strategy. Learn more about how we are progressing against our ambitious 2030 targets: sustainability-report.aveva.com/

Find out more: aveva.com/en/about/careers/

AVEVA requires all successful applicants to undergo and pass a drug screening and comprehensive background check before they start employment. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with local laws and may, subject to those laws, include proof of educational attainment, employment history verification, proof of work authorization, criminal records, identity verification, credit check.  Certain positions dealing with sensitive and/or third-party personal data may involve additional background check criteria.

AVEVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to being an exemplary employer with an inclusive culture, developing a workplace environment where all our employees are treated with dignity and respect. We value diversity and the expertise that people from different backgrounds bring to our business.  AVEVA provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify your recruiter. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.