Principal Cloud Development Engineer Job in Cloud Software Group

Job Title: Principal Cloud Development Engineer

Location: Bengaluru, India

About Cloud Software Group:

Cloud Software Group (CSG), home to Citrix and TIBCO, is one of the largest global providers of cloud-based technologies, empowering over 100 million users worldwide. As a Principal Cloud Development Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Desktop-as-a-Service (DaaS) solutions helping deliver secure, scalable, and intelligent platforms that drive modern work experiences from anywhere.

We re entering an era of accelerated innovation and transformation now is the perfect time to bring your technical leadership, cloud expertise, and mentorship mindset to the forefront.

About This Team:

The DaaS team at CSG is responsible for designing and building scalable and resilient cloud-native microservices that power Citrix s core virtualization offerings. This team collaborates across product, architecture, operations, and customer success groups to build next-gen capabilities on Azure, AWS, and other hybrid environments.

Your Role and Responsibilities:

As a Principal Cloud Development Engineer, you will be expected to:

• Lead design and architecture discussions for cloud-native solutions within the Citrix DaaS product line.
• Drive the development of scalable and secure backend features, with emphasis on business logic, cloud security, and performance.
• Mentor junior and senior engineers, guiding them in coding best practices, design decisions, and technical growth.
• Collaborate with Product Managers, UX Designers, Support, and Site Reliability Engineers to build customer-centric features and maintain high service uptime.
• Contribute to strategic technical initiatives, including the adoption of Gen AI tools, DevSecOps automation, and performance tuning of production systems.
• Participate in on-call escalation support, helping debug complex issues and lead incident resolution.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning and improvement through code reviews, technical sessions, and post-incident analysis.

Required Experience and Skills:

• 14+ years of experience in cloud software development using .NET (C#), Java, or equivalent Object-Oriented Programming languages.
• Strong computer science fundamentals (algorithms, data structures, systems design).
• Proven track record in building and leading cloud-native microservices with modern deployment practices (CI/CD, IaC, Kubernetes, Docker).
• Strong cloud platform expertise, especially in Microsoft Azure or Amazon EC2.
• Deep understanding of cloud security, including identity/access management, encryption, compliance, and incident response.
• Advanced knowledge in automation scripting (Python, PowerShell).
• Familiarity with troubleshooting tools like Sumo Logic, Splunk, or equivalent observability platforms.
• Experience with Terraform, CI/CD pipelines, and managing Kubernetes-based deployments.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and mentoring abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience building secure services in the DaaS, VDI, or enterprise SaaS domain.
• Hands-on experience with Azure Active Directory, Microsoft AD, or other identity solutions.
• Moderate understanding of cryptographic protocols and encryption standards.
• Familiarity with Agile/SAFe development methodologies.
• Contributions to open-source or technical publications are a plus.

Why Join Us?

• Impact: Influence the architecture and direction of mission-critical cloud platforms used globally.
• Mentorship: Be a technical leader shaping the next generation of engineers.
• Innovation: Work with a company at the edge of a "Cambrian leap" in cloud evolution.
• Culture: Inclusive, forward-thinking, and driven by curiosity and collaboration.
• Flexibility & Benefits: Competitive salary, performance bonus, flexible work model, health insurance, wellness programs, and more.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Cloud Software Group is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and prohibits unlawful discrimination of any kind. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.