Principal Software Engineer | AppTech Payments Corp.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Software Engineer to join our engineering team. As a Principal

Software Engineer, you will be a technical leader responsible for driving the design, architecture, and development of our

most critical software projects. You will play a key role in shaping the overall technical strategy, mentoring engineers, and

ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality software solutions.

Lead the design, architecture, and implementation of complex and innovative software systems, ensuring scalability, performance, and maintainability.
Drive the technical direction of projects, making informed decisions on technologies, frameworks, and architectural patterns.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the engineering team, guiding them in architectural decisions, code reviews, and best practices.
Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and stakeholders to understand project requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
Act as a subject matter expert, providing deep technical knowledge and expertise in specific areas of software development.
Conduct code reviews, ensuring adherence to coding standards, scalability, and overall code quality.
Troubleshoot and debug complex software issues, identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions.
Drive the adoption of engineering best practices, tools, and methodologies, and contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes.
Stay up to date with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices, evaluating their potential application to our software projects.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and drive technical initiatives and strategies.

Extensive professional experience (12+ years) in software development, with a focus on designing and building large-scale, highly scalable software systems.
Proven expertise in software architecture, design patterns, and software engineering principles.
Strong proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Go, Python or JavaScript/TypeScript.
In-depth understanding of web technologies, distributed systems, databases, and cloud platforms.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with strong attention to detail.
Demonstrated leadership skills, with a track record of successfully leading technical initiatives and mentoring other engineers.
Experience with agile software development methodologies and practices, such as Scrum or Kanban.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional teams and work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Bachelors in a related field or equivalent experience.

Experience with cloud platforms and services such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
Knowledge of containerization technologies (e.g., Docker) and orchestration frameworks (e.g., Kubernetes).
Familiarity with frontend frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js.
Understanding of security principles and best practices in software development.
Experience with performance optimization and profiling tools.
Contributions to open-source projects or active participation in developer communities.
Strong project management skills, including the ability to plan, execute, and deliver complex projects on time and within budget.