Principal Software Engineer
The Principal Software Engineer is a senior technical leader(8-11+ years) with a strong emphasis on Artificial Intelligence–assisted software engineering. This role is responsible for defining scalable software architecture, driving high-quality design, and leading teams by effectively leveraging AI tools and AI agents throughout the software development lifecycle. The individual is expected to combine deep expertise in .NET technologies, relational database systems, modern software architecture and design methodologies with advanced capabilities in AI-driven code generation, analysis, design, and documentation.
· Lead architecture and design of enterprise-grade software solutions with strong AI-assisted design practices.
· Leverage AI tools to perform code analysis, generate code, conduct code reviews, and produce high-quality technical documentation.
· Design and build system and software architecture using AI-assisted modeling and design techniques.
· Create, maintain, and evolve AI agents or AI instruction files to support technical and functional aspects of the product.
· Provide hands-on development using .NET Framework / .NET Core, Entity Framework.
· Design, optimize, and integrate Oracle and other RDBMS-based systems.
· Identify technical risks, perform impact analysis, and define mitigation strategies using AI insights where applicable.
· Guide teams in adopting AI-driven development workflows to improve productivity and quality.
· Collaborate with Product Management and Engineering Leadership on technology and AI adoption roadmaps.
· Champion automation, AI enablement, and continuous engineering excellence.
· Strong experience with .NET Framework / .NET Core, C#, ASP.NET, MVC, Entity Framework and related Microsoft technologies.
· Strong knowledge of Oracle databases, PL-SQL, RDBMS systems and enterprise data modeling.
· Extensive experience using AI-powered development tools for code generation, code analysis, refactoring, and documentation.
· Proven ability to design and create AI agents and AI instruction files to support development, testing, and functional workflows.
· Skilled in prompt engineering, capable of creating clear, effective, and reusable prompts.
· Experience generating software design artifacts and system architecture using AI-assisted approaches.
· Experience in frontend technologies - React, Javascript.
· Expertise in software design principles, OOAD, and design patterns.
· Experience with multi-tier, micro-services, and enterprise-scale architectures.
· Experience with source control systems, CI/CD pipelines, DevOps troubleshooting, Cloud Services and Agile methodologies like Scrum.
· Experience in code assessment tools - Veracode, Acunetix.
· Proven ability to lead teams through technical influence with a strong focus on AI adoption.
· Ability to guide and mentor team members in effective prompt engineering and responsible AI usage.
· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, leveraging AI insights to improve decision-making.
· Excellent communication skills, capable of explaining solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
· Demonstrated capability to upskill teams on various technologies and enhance overall AI usage maturity across the product.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
Master’s degree is preferred.
Must have 8–11 Years of experience in the above tech stack.
*Clinisys acquired Orchard Software July 2025 (see press release https://tinyurl.com/clinisysnews)*
Clinisys delivers over 45 years of laboratory informatics expertise – built through the combined strength of trusted companies and specialists brought together under one global brand.
Today, we support more than 7,000 labs across 39 countries, helping them manage data, maximize throughput, and ensure quality across healthcare, contract services, public health, water quality, environmental sciences, toxicology, crop science, food & beverage, and life sciences industries. With our newest addition of proven solutions, we’ve also expanded our reach into physician office, reference, and veterinary laboratories, further strengthening our commitment to excellence and innovation.
In the future, we aim to expand into biotech and pharma to continue growing our mission of enabling healthier and safer communities.
Our solutions are designed to scale for the evolving needs of modern labs, and we’re committed to supporting every type of laboratory or remote testing environment – from public or private sector, in-house or outsourced. With headquarters in Tucson, AZ, and key offices in Raleigh, NC, Carmel, IN, Ghent BE, Woking UK, Bangalore IN, Kolkata IN, and across Europe, Clinisys is proud to be the global leader in lab informatics, holding ~24% of the global market share.
At our core is a people-first culture – driven by passionate experts who’ve spent decades helping labs run smarter and more efficiently.
Informatics is more than technology; it’s our path to a more connected, resilient, and thriving world.
𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘆𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗮𝗯 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 – 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵.
