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Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.
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Location:
Bangalore,IND
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Principal Architect – Middleware & Cloud Technologies
Key Responsibilities
Own, design, and build
middleware and API platforms with strong hands‑on coding.
Develop
Python‑based microservices (FastAPI)
and modern APIs using
REST, gRPC (Protobuf), and GraphQL
.
Lead
enterprise modernization
from legacy, stored‑procedure‑centric systems to
cloud‑native, API‑driven architectures
.
Drive
GenAI‑assisted development
for code generation, refactoring, SQL optimization, and productivity.
Partner with
cloud/infrastructure teams
on Kubernetes / OpenShift, CI/CD, scalability, observability, and performance.
Lead resolution of
complex production issues
across performance, data, and integration layers.
Mentor budding engineers
through hands‑on coding, pairing, design sessions, and code reviews.
Act as a technical liaison to align architecture with stakeholder needs and delivery outcomes.
Strong Hands‑On Coding Requirements (Mandatory)
Writes
production-grade code regularly
(this is not a review-only architect role).
Personally implements
core services, critical features, and PoCs
.
Hands-on in
debugging, performance tuning, and incident/RCA fixes
.
Writes/optimizes
complex SQL
(CTEs, dynamic queries) on modern databases.
Contributes to
CI/CD
, deployment readiness, and operational improvements.
Practices
pair programming and deep code walkthroughs
, especially with junior engineers.
Uses
AI developer tools
hands-on in day-to-day engineering work.
Required Qualifications
15+ years
of experience in software engineering with significant depth in architecture and distributed systems.
Proven team management experience
(led teams or multiple squads; ownership of delivery and technical outcomes).
Expert-level
hands-on experience in Python microservices (FastAPI)
.
Strong API expertise:
REST, gRPC, GraphQL
.
Deep experience in
SQL performance tuning
(Azure SQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle).
Hands-on experience with
GenAI development tools
(Copilot, Claude, Codex, Databricks AI).
Experience with
cloud platforms
and Kubernetes-based environments.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Leadership & Mindset (What We Look For)
Highly motivated self-starter
with strong ownership and bias for action.
Leads by example, builds trust with engineers, and drives execution.
Comfortable operating in ambiguity and making pragmatic decisions.
Qualification:
15+ years experience
Must have managed teams
Additional Information
Time Type:
Full time
Employee Type:
Assignee / Regular
Travel:
Yes, 10% of the Time
Relocation Eligible:
Yes
Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
