Principal Software Engineer

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Define and drive the architectural vision and design principles for our software systems, ensuring they are scalable, maintainable, and aligned with business goals.
• Evaluate and select appropriate technologies and frameworks that support the team’s objectives and enhance overall system performance.
• Lead the design, development, and implementation of high-quality, full-stack features using Node.js, React, JavaScript/TypeScript, Java, ensuring adherence to design principles and coding standards.
• Set and enforce best practices for software development, including code quality, testing, and documentation.
• Mentor and guide engineering teams, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Congduct technical training sessions and workshops to elevate the skill levels of team members.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (design, product, QA) to gather requirements, design solutions, and ensure timely delivery of software.
• Act as a key technical liaison between engineering and other departments to align project goals with technical capabilities.
• Take ownership of complex technical projects, ensuring they are executed effectively and delivered on time.
• Lead architectural discussions and design reviews, facilitating consensus among stakeholders.
• Stay current with emerging technologies, design patterns, and industry trends, and evaluate their applicability to the organization.
• Drive initiatives for process improvements within the engineering team to enhance productivity, collaboration, and code quality.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 21 years of age.
• Proof of authorization to work in the United States.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain any certification or license, as required by law or policy.
• 10+ years of relevant work experience.
• 5+ years of experience in software development, with a focus on scalable applications and system design.
• Extensive knowledge of software design principles and development methodologies.
• Proficiency in React, Node.js, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, and Bash.
• Demonstrated experience working closely with UI/UX designers to ensure collaborative refinement and implementation of designs to meet specifications, including cross-browser compatibility.
• Expertise in Microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and JSON.
• Deep understanding of relational and NoSQL databases, including database design and data modeling with SQL and MongoDB/Redis.
• Strong analytical skills for researching technical issues and providing clear, actionable resolutions.
• Extensive experience with Agile and Scrum development processes, with a strong understanding of iterative development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex technical concepts to a variety of audiences.
• Working knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and DevOps practices.
• Experience with containerization tools like Docker and orchestration with Kubernetes.
• Working knowledge of unit testing and end-to-end testing frameworks.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively and interact appropriately with management, other Team Members and outside contacts of different backgrounds and levels of experience.