Principal Engineer

Role Overview: Principal Engineer – Database & Systems Optimization BigBasket is looking for an experienced Principal Engineer passionate about redefining online grocery shopping in India. This role is highly technical, with a strong focus on database architecture, performance optimization , and cost-efficient infrastructure scaling , supporting operations across 30 cities and 15 million orders/month. Key Responsibilities Database Management & Planning Develop long-term DB strategies (architecture, multi-tenancy, scaling). Predict and resolve performance issues; monitor DB health and growth. Upgrade databases and implement hardening & security best practices. Performance Optimization Query cost analysis and tuning. Review and improve queries across teams. Analyze and reduce per-team DB costs; manage AWS reservations. Vendor & Tools Management Work closely with DB managed service providers and AWS for performance. Evaluate tools, alerting systems, and automation pipelines. Security & Compliance Handle encryption, data sanitization, and access control. Support audits and implement user-level security practices. Skills & Experience Technical Background : Bachelor's in Computer Science or equivalent. Proficiency in Java , Python , or GoLang . Strong grasp of data structures , algorithms , and distributed systems . Systems Expertise : Microservices and event-driven architectures. Experience with performance tuning , cost optimization , and DevOps tools . Soft Skills : Self-starter, innovative, thrives in fast-paced environments. Excellent communicator and strong leadership mindset. Why Join BigBasket? Work on a high-impact, high-scale platform used daily by millions. Contribute to cutting-edge systems and solve real-world challenges in grocery logistics. Be part of a team that values elegant, efficient solutions over buzzwords.

Location: bangalore, IN

Posted Date: 6/18/2025