Job Description
Principal Software Engineer
Job Location:  Chennai
Location Flexibility:  Primary Location Only
Req Id:  1996
Posting Start Date:  6/27/25

Fujitsu’s purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. Fujitsu’s Research and Development (R&D) is at the forefront of Fujitsu's sustainability transformation strategy, conducting cutting-edge research to tackle social challenges and improve our future world. With our focus on 5 key technologies - Computing, Network, AI, Data & Security, and Converging Technologies - we deliver comprehensive value to our customers by combining them creatively and dynamically.

Fujitsu’s R&D vision is to create cutting-edge technologies that support society and prioritize the flow of data. Our five key technologies are essential elements for collecting data from all parts of society, transporting it over ultra-high-speed and secure networks, analyzing it with trusted AI, converting it into value, and returning it to society. Central to realizing our strategy and vision are the people behind our R&D initiatives. We strive to foster top-notch talent in the innovation process by nurturing skilled individuals equipped to advance this cause with originality and dedication.

Fujitsu’s R&D team is strategically located in Japan, North America, Europe, Israel, India, and China to leverage the expertise of global talents to create cutting-edge technologies. Fujitsu’s trusted technologies are aligned with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to promote sustainability while protecting the planet. Through open innovation, co-creation, and startup collaboration, Fujitsu's trailblazing technologies underpin the transformation process, working with customers and Fujitsu businesses to solve real-world problems in today's digital society.

Website: https://www.fujitsu.com/global/about/research/

We are looking for Experienced Software Developer Engineer who will be responsible for Design and Development of Fujitsu Virtuora Network Controller - SDN controller product for Optical transport network for L0/L1/L2/L3 layers providing end-to-end service provisioning, orchestration and network programmability. Responsibilities include analysing requirements, design, development, and maintenance of multiple software components of Virtuora NC to meet customer requirements using innovative technologies.

Candidates for this job should have very strong analytical, programming skills and be capable of driving features end-to-end.

Key responsibilities include:
• Understand the PLM requirements clearly for every Release.
• Collaborates with peer teams for project deliverables.
• Design and develop robust, scalable, reusable, and secure Solutions.
• Deliver features with great quality.
• Remain up-to-date on industry trends, share knowledge among teams and abide by industry best practices on Networking Management Domain.
• Continuously evaluate existing systems with industry standards, and make recommendations to improve the quality and velocity of development.
• Identity loopholes in the current design and make the necessary changes.
• Have a good rapport with Peers.
• Follows the best development process for quality deliverables.
• Involved in Design review and Code review. Demonstrate good technical leadership ability to lead end-to-end feature development
• Drive towards automating repetitive tasks.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and documentation skills.

Required Technical Skills:
• 5-10 years’ experience in product development.
• Designed NMS/EMS products for Tier-1 telecom operators.
• Strong in Core Java, Threads, Collections and Data structures.
• Strong in REST API
• Strong in SpringBoot
• Hands on in Dockers and Kubernetes.
• Familiar with Reactive framework
• Have working knowledge in Optical Domain Network management.
• Worked in NorthBound (API) module of NMS.
• Working knowledge in ONF TAPI.

Good To have Technical Skills:
• Knowledge in using IDE like IntelliJ, Eclipse or similar in coding and debugging.
• Knowledge in writing JUNIT4 test cases using Mockito
• Knowledge in Opendaylight (ODL) application development and SDN
• Knowledge in OSGI Karaf bundle application development.
• Programming experience in Kafka messaging and Cassandra database.
• Git, Gerrit, Jenkins, JIRA, Familiar with Agile/Scrum development methodologies.
• Good communication skills for regular interactions with internal and external teams
• Exposure to sound software engineering practices/Agile.
• Experience in dealing with difficult situations and making decisions with a sense of urgency.

Relocation Supported:  Yes
Visa Sponsorship Approved:  No