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Location:
IN_Bangalore_Sattva Knowledge Court Bdg_HII
Job Family:
Engineering
Worker Type Reference:
Regular - Permanent
Pay Rate Type:
Salary
Career Level:
T4(A)
Job ID:
R-50828-2025

Description & Requirements

Introduction: A Career at HARMAN Lifestyle

We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. As a member of HARMAN Lifestyle, you connect consumers with the power of superior sound.

  • Contribute your talents to high-end, esteemed brands like JBL, Mark Levinson and Revel

  • Unite your passion for audio innovation with high-tech product development

  • Create pitch-perfect, cutting-edge technology that elevates the listening experience

About the Role

We are seeking a hands-on Backend Principal Engineer with strong expertise in Python or GoLang to architect and develop scalable APIs, system integrations, and data-driven solutions. This role requires close collaboration with Cloud platforms. The ideal candidate demonstrates a proactive, go-getter mindset, consistently taking ownership to identify challenges, propose innovative solutions, and drive end-to-end software development.

What You Will Do

  • Lead the architecture and design of scalable microservices and streaming-based systems.

  • Develop, review, and deliver high-quality backend services using Python/GoLang, along with robust data pipelines.

  • Establish and enforce best practices across CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), observability, security, and testing.

  • Collaborate closely with Cloud platforms and services to build resilient, cloud-native solutions.

What You Need to Be Successful

  • 10–16 years of experience in software engineering, demonstrating sustained ownership of complex technical and architectural initiatives.

  • Strong hands-on experience in backend development using Python or GoLang.

  • Expertise in API design and integrations, including REST, gRPC, and messaging-based architectures.

  • Solid understanding of data storage and caching technologies such as RDBMS/SQL (PostgreSQL/MySQL), NoSQL databases, and Redis.

  • Experience working with Cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure), including architectural patterns, IAM, and networking.

  • Proficiency with core Cloud services such as compute, storage, and networking.

  • Experience with containerization and orchestration tools including Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm.

  • Hands-on knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Pulumi or Terraform, covering provisioning and state management.

  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and release strategies using tools like GitHub Actions or Jenkins, including canary and blue-green deployments.

  • Strong focus on testing and quality, encompassing unit, integration, and contract testing, along with test automation.

  • Experience in performance tuning and scalability, including profiling, load testing, and capacity planning.

Bonus Points if You Have  

  • B.Tech, Master’s in Computer Science, or a related domain.

  • Strong understanding of frontend fundamentals, including React or Angular, TypeScript, and HTML/CSS.

  • Experience with data analysis and deriving insights from data.

  • Hands-on exposure to cloud-native technologies such as serverless architectures, service mesh, and GitOps practices using tools like ArgoCD.

  • Familiarity with SRE practices, including incident response, runbook creation, and operational automation.

What Makes You Eligible

  • Demonstrated production ownership of large-scale backend services, cloud deployments, and streaming systems.

  • Strong communication skills with a proven ability to mentor and guide teams.

  • A proactive, go-getter attitude.

What We Offer

  • Flexible work environment, allowing for full-time remote work globally for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location

  • Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman and Samsung products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.)

  • Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University

  • Competitive wellness benefits

  • Tuition reimbursement

  • “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program

  • An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development

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You Belong Here 
HARMAN is committed to making every employee feel welcomed, valued, and empowered. No matter what role you play, we encourage you to share your ideas, voice your distinct perspective, and bring your whole self with you – all within a support-minded culture that celebrates what makes each of us unique. We also recognize that learning is a lifelong pursuit and want you to flourish. We proudly offer added opportunities for training, development, and continuing education, further empowering you to live the career you want.  
 
About HARMAN: Where Innovation Unleashes Next-Level Technology 
Ever since the 1920s, we’ve been amplifying the sense of sound. Today, that legacy endures, with integrated technology platforms that make the world smarter, safer, and more connected.  

Across automotive, lifestyle, and digital transformation solutions, we create innovative technologies that turn ordinary moments into extraordinary experiences. Our renowned automotive and lifestyle solutions can be found everywhere, from the music we play in our cars and homes to venues that feature today’s most sought-after performers, while our digital transformation solutions serve humanity by addressing the world’s ever-evolving needs and demands. Marketing our award-winning portfolio under 16 iconic brands, such as JBL, Mark Levinson, and Revel, we set ourselves apart by exceeding the highest engineering and design standards for our customers, our partners and each other. 

If you’re ready to innovate and do work that makes a lasting impact, join our talent community today!  

Important Notice: Recruitment Scams
Please be aware that HARMAN recruiters will always communicate with you from an '@harman.com', ‘@careers.harman.com’ or ‘harmanglobal.avature.net’ email address. We will never ask for payments, banking, credit card, personal financial information or access to your LinkedIn/email account during the screening, interview, or recruitment process. If you are asked for such information or receive communication from an email address not ending in one of the above email domains about a job with HARMAN, please cease communication immediately and report the incident to us through: harmancareers@harman.com.

HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. HARMAN strives to hire the best qualified candidates and is committed to building a workforce representative of the diverse marketplaces and communities of our global colleagues and customers.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. HARMAN attracts, hires, and develops employees based on merit, qualifications and job-related performance.(www.harman.com)