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Principal Software Engineer

Job Summary:

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.

Essential Functions:

  • 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.

Experience:

  • 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.

Education:

Bachelors in a related field or equivalent experience.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

  • 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.

 

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