Principal Software Engineer- Full Stack

Job Information

The Principal Software Engineer leads and oversees the software engineering function, focusing on the development, release, and maintenance of software applications and systems that align with business needs. You will play an important role in creating and promoting standards that are used throughout the company.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Lead software engineers to deliver innovative, high-quality SaaS products on a foundation of architectural and engineering excellence.

Work cross-functionally with other roles and business teams to define, deliver, and support SaaS software and services, ensuring alignment with customer needs and market trends.

Guide software engineers through the planning, design, coding, delivery, and support phases, making day-to-day technical decisions with an emphasis on cloud-native architectures and microservices.

Own and continually improve the throughput and stability of product delivery and application lifecycle for SaaS applications, in partnership with the product team.

Translate complex and ambiguous situations into clear, actionable plans for your team.

Design and implement highly scalable, secure, and high-performance multi-tenant systems that comply with service-level agreements (SLAs).

Communicate and collaborate with internal teams and external partners on technical details, including API design, integration, and data security.

Train, develop, and retain top engineering talent, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Master’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or applicable engineering or science field.
• 10+ years of development experience with 3+ years of architecture experience, specifically in SaaS environments.
• Strong proficiency in multiple coding and programming languages relevant to SaaS development.
• Experience with database design and data modeling, particularly in cloud-based databases.
• In-depth knowledge of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and relevant technologies, particularly in a SaaS context.
• Excellent understanding of design patterns and architectural styles.
• Proficient knowledge of the operation and development designs of agile software.
• Strong soft skills, including attention to detail, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience working with teams across different time zones and countries.
• Preferred 3+ years of proven work experience in Node.js development
• Additional skills a plus in the following areas: Go, Ruby, React, Typescript
  
  

Required Skills And Abilities

• Mentoring Skills: Lead with integrity, inspire confidence, build trust, and provide effective coaching and performance reviews.
• Interpersonal Skills: Self-motivated, team player, builds trust, action and results-oriented; open and collaborative style; must be comfortable working in an environment where ideas are shared and challenged.
• Communication Skills: Strong, professional written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively interface with all ranges of employees and customers.
• Attention to Detail: Thoroughness in accomplishing a task for all essential functions, double-checking the accuracy and quality of own work product to provide accurate, precise, and consistent work.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to think tactically and strategically; demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills, including negotiation and conflict resolution; apply independent judgment and provide insightful analysis within a team setting.
  
  

Our Core Values

• Data Fanatics: Our edge is always found in the data
• Partner Obsessed: We are obsessed with partner success
• Team of Doers: We have a bias for action
• Gamechangers: We encourage innovation
  
  

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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