[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Principal Financial Group jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/principal-financial-group/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Principal Financial Group · Pune, India # Lead Software Engineer Pune, India Full-time Manager or lead Software Engineering Listed on Principal Financial Group’s official careers site. Posted October 15, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Principal Financial Group’s careers site →](https://careersindia-principal.icims.com/jobs/53048/login) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Principal Financial Group](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/principal-financial-group/) / Lead Software Engineer ## Job description ### Responsibilities Join Our Team as a Principal Software Engineer Are you an enthusiastic software engineer aiming to make a notable difference? At Principal Financial Group, we develop a lively and creative environment where your abilities and passion can excel. This isn’t just any job; it is an opportunity to lead and pioneer in the heart of Pune, Maharashtra, India! ### Key Responsibilities In the role of Lead Software Engineer, you will: - Lead the build and implementation of high-quality software solutions - Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to define, build, and ship new features - Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications - Mentor and guide junior engineers to develop a culture of continuous learning - Identify and ensure accurate bottlenecks and fix bugs to improve application performance - Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies to ensure our solutions remain innovative Qualifications Who You are: Experience: 4 to 7 years Education: Bachelor’s(Engineering)/Master’s in computer science or a related field. ### Required Skills and Qualifications To succeed in this role, you should have: - Strong knowledge of JavaScript (ES6+) and modern web development concepts AWS+ReactJS+Typescript+Foundational Java knowledge is must have for this position Good understanding of React fundamentals: Functional Components, Props, State React Hooks (useState, useEffect, useRef, useContext) Component composition and data flow Forms, validation, and API integration React rendering and performance best practices Basic to intermediate TypeScript knowledge: Interfaces, Types, Enums Generics (basic understanding) Typing React components, props, and API responses - Strong debugging and problem-solving skills Good to Have Experience with Next.js (App Router, SSR/CSR, Client & Server Components) - Familiarity with Redux Toolkit, Zustand, or Context API Basic understanding of Nx and monorepo concepts Experience with React Hook Form and testing frameworks What We Look For Strong React, JavaScript, and TypeScript fundamentals - Ability to own medium-complexity features end-to-end Good code quality, collaboration, and communication skills Eagerness to learn modern React and Next.js practices Additional Information Why choose Principal Financial Group? At Principal Financial Group, we are committed to crafting a world-class work environment. We believe in the power of collaboration, inclusion, and continuous improvement. Our team is driven by a shared passion for excellence, and we are determined to stay at the forefront of technology. Join us and be part of a dedicated team that is crafting the future of financial technology! ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 15, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 17, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 17, 2026 - Listed for: 2 days - Location: Pune, India - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Principal Financial Group’s careers site →](https://careersindia-principal.icims.com/jobs/53048/login) ## More jobs at Principal Financial Group ### [Assistant Manager Operations - Claims](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/principal-financial-group/jobs/2c944fe256b409e17981/) Pune, India ### [Associate Manager - Client Reporting](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/principal-financial-group/jobs/d22117167939a1530750/) Pune, India ### [Consultant - Accounting System Liaison](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/principal-financial-group/jobs/bef52432802e3d8ff8a8/) Pune, India ### [Head Of Automation & Orchestration](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/principal-financial-group/jobs/59b102f7ea4521369367/) Pune, India ### [Product Manager II](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/principal-financial-group/jobs/f8f3aa975501fb48c9e0/) Pune, India ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Full Stack Software Engineer II and Senior Software Engineer- Microsoft Security - Multiple roles](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/microsoft/jobs/ce8bde6800315a9405e1/) Microsoft · Israel, Multiple Locations ### [Lead Software Engineer, Software Defined Storage](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sandisk/jobs/82c3291c960f66baa772/) Sandisk ### [Staff Software Test Engineer/Software Test Lead](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/thermo-fisher-scientific/jobs/457bdc55eab7538b5b89/) Thermo Fisher Scientific · Singapore ### [Staff Software Engineer – Host & Secure Compute Software - Cork, Ireland](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/qualcomm/jobs/d5d830fb764fadb851b4/) Qualcomm · Cork, Ireland ### [Software Engineer, Software Development Engineering (Apps) 3-6 years - Artifactory](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sandisk/jobs/14f1b9e58a1e3e67456f/) Sandisk OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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