Associate Principal Engineer Backend

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner-and every person here makes that happen. You'll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

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What we believe in

ABB is a global provider of solutions for the energy industry segment. We have a multidisciplinary team located in centers around the world cooperating on product development. At the heart of ABB's strategy is software-led differentiation and the Internet of Things, Service and People (IoTSP).

This role will be reporting to the R&D Line Manager in business area Process Automation (PA) located in Bangalore. You will be working at Ability Innovation Center (AIC), home to the largest technology and engineering pool in ABB globally and is a part of ABB Global Industries and Services Private Limited, a subsidiary of ABB. It is based in Bangalore, the silicon-valley of India. Its unique infrastructure places research, development, engineering, and service teams under one roof, increasing collaboration and reducing time to market, with no compromise on quality.

You will join a team of engineers who value work-life balance to lead and develop advanced industrial control applications for the energy service sector. Collaborating with teams in Norway, Sweden and Germany, the breadth of technologies and control strategies employed is broad. We are looking for someone who is technically very strong. We seek an individual ready to engage in an international, stimulating workplace and who will receive meaningful recognition through advancement and remuneration. Opportunities will be available to develop their career in the future.

Your role and responsibilities

In this position, you will have the chance to initiate and lead technology, software, product, or solution development by applying deep technical knowledge in a focused area. Each day, you will act as the first point of contact in Research and Development (R&D) for in-depth product or technology-related issues. You will also demonstrate your technical leadership by supporting strategic corporate technology management and shaping future product, software, and solution architectures.

The work model for the role is: Hybrid

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Stay current with emerging technologies, tools, and methods to support innovative problem-solving and the creation of effective solutions.
• Design, develop, and maintain core software components, implement new features, and analyze system issues reported by customers or end users.
• Participate in design discussions, documentation, code reviews, and IP strategy initiatives, ensuring maintainable and high-quality solutions.
• Boost productivity by implementing DevOps and CI/CD practices and providing technical training, while working closely with teams and following organizational values

Qualifications for the role:

• B.E./B.Tech/M.Tech with 60%+ and 8-12 years of experience, with a minimum of 6 years working extensively on C# and .NET development.
• Solid experience using C#, .NET Core, Web APIs, and microservices architecture to design and build web applications Core, Web APIs, and Microservices architecture with experience in designing and developing web-based applications.
• Deep understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), OOAD principles, and design patterns, with practical experience using MVC, ASP.NET, LINQ, and task-based programming.
• Experience building RESTful APIs, implementing unit/component testing (xUnit, NUnit or similar frameworks), and delivering high-quality code.
• Practical experience with databases like PostgreSQL, relational databases, time-series stores, and NoSQL systems, combined with solid analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience working in Agile/DevOps environments with CI/CD tools, and exposure to Microsoft Azure, containerization (Kubernetes/OpenShift), and modern development practices.
• Professional and personal qualities such as leadership, stakeholder collaboration, clear communication, and the ability to work effectively under changing conditions exposure to security, networking, Angular/HTML/CSS, or Industrial Automation domain is welcomed.

More about us

ABB is global in power and automation technologies. Our solutions improve the efficiency, productivity and quality of our customers operations while minimizing environmental impact. Innovation drives our work, and ABB has developed many of the technologies that power today's society.

Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. We welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.

Ready to make an impact Apply today or visit www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.

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