Principal Systems Architect
Microsoft India • Pune, Maharashtra • Remote • Full-time • Publish Date:
About the Role
As Microsoft India scales its Pune operations, the Software Engineering practice is onboarding an accomplished Principal Systems Architect. Based in Pune, Maharashtra, you will take direct ownership of enterprise transformation initiatives and delivery governance and drive measurable improvements across strategic program velocity, delivery margin, and customer NPS.
Working at the intersection of Software Engineering and regional delivery in Pune, you will collaborate with regional delivery directors, finance partners, and product sponsors to architect senior leadership reviews, board-ready briefings, and escalation pathways and annual operating plans, budget forecasts, and quarterly OKR frameworks. Strong command over System Design, Cloud Architecture, Problem Solving, CI/CD is essential to sustain strategic program velocity, delivery margin, and customer NPS.
The Principal Systems Architect position at Microsoft India (Pune) carries an annual CTC range of ₹16L – ₹28L per annum (approx. ₹1,33,333 – ₹2,33,333 per month gross), benchmarked to mid-senior level standards in Software Engineering.
Key Responsibilities
- Architect, develop, and scale mission-critical software solutions and distributed systems for Microsoft India.
- Collaborate with Product Management, DevOps, and QA teams to define scalable architecture patterns.
- Champion engineering excellence through thorough code reviews, unit testing, and continuous deployment.
- Drive performance tuning, latency optimization, and robust API design.
Required Qualifications & Technical Stack
- 5–10 years of hands-on professional experience in relevant domain.
- Bachelor's / Master's degree in engineering or relevant academic discipline.
- Proven track record in driving scalable results, team leadership, and stakeholder management.
- Strong analytical problem-solving capabilities and exceptional communication skills.
Preferred / Bonus Qualifications
- Prior exposure to scaling multi-quarter business unit strategy and operating cadence within Software Engineering teams in Pune or comparable Indian enterprise hubs.
- Familiarity with automation workflows, Enterprise ERP & Portfolio Suites and OKR Governance Frameworks, and modern reporting standards.
- Experience mentoring cross-functional contributors or managing end-to-end delivery SLAs.
Core Technologies & Tools
System Design, Cloud Architecture, Problem Solving, CI/CD, Agile Execution, Executive Leadership, P&L Ownership, Strategic Roadmap
Salary & Compensation Breakdown
Annual CTC Range: ₹16L - ₹28L / yr • Experience Benchmark: 5 - 10 Years (Senior Level)
Annual CTC is structured between ₹16 Lakhs and ₹28 Lakhs per annum (approx. ₹1,33,333 – ₹2,33,333/month) based on interview performance, System Design & Cloud Architecture depth, and 5 to 10 years of progressive experience. Package includes fixed base pay, statutory provident fund, medical insurance, and performance-linked incentives at Microsoft India.
Perks & Benefits: Comprehensive Medical Insurance • Flexible Work / Remote Options • Annual Performance Bonus • Learning & Development Stipend • Stock Options / Wellness Benefits
Work Location & Regional Hub — Pune, Maharashtra (Remote)
This Principal Systems Architect opening is based in Pune, Maharashtra under a Remote work arrangement. Candidates located in Pune or willing to operate from the Pune regional corridor will collaborate directly with Microsoft India's Software Engineering unit during standard Indian business hours.
About Microsoft India — Company Profile & Details
Microsoft India is a verified employer operating within the Software Engineering and enterprise solutions ecosystem with active delivery operations in Pune, Maharashtra. Known for structured execution across enterprise transformation initiatives and delivery governance, Microsoft India partners with regional delivery directors, finance partners, and product sponsors to build resilient products, client services, and sustainable career pathways for mid-senior level professionals.
Industry / Practice: Software Engineering • Regional Hub: Pune, Maharashtra, India • Verification: GST & KYC Verified Employer
How to Apply for Principal Systems Architect at Microsoft India
- Click "Apply Now" on this page and verify your candidate profile, contact details, and updated resume highlighting System Design, Cloud Architecture, Problem Solving.
- Complete the role-readiness screening check confirming your 5 to 10 years of progressive experience and availability for the Pune (Remote) mandate.
- Shortlisted profiles undergo a structured evaluation with Microsoft India's Software Engineering hiring panel focused on senior leadership reviews, board-ready briefings, and escalation pathways and practical problem-solving.
- Final discussion with Microsoft India leadership covering role expectations, onboarding timeline in Pune, and the ₹16L – ₹28L / yr compensation package.