Who We Are 

Solera is a global leader in data and software services that strives to transform every touchpoint of the vehicle lifecycle into a connected digital experience. In addition, we provide products and services to protect life’s other most important assets: our homes and digital identities. Today, Solera processes over 300 million digital transactions annually for approximately 235,000 partners and customers in more than 90 countries. Our 6,500 team members foster an uncommon, innovative culture and are dedicated to successfully bringing the future to bear today through cognitive answers, insights, algorithms and automation.  For more information, please visit solera.com.  

The Role 

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Software Engineer with expertise in .NET Core to join our dynamic engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for leading the design, development, and implementation of high-quality software solutions. You will collaborate with cr oss-functional teams to deliver scalable and maintainable applications while mentoring junior engineers and driving best practices in software development.   

What You’ll Do 

• Technical Leadership: Lead the architecture, design, and development of applications using .NET Core, ensuring high performance, scalability, and security.   

• Team Management: Mentor and guide a team of software engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment. Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback.   

• Project Coordination: Collaborate with product managers, and other stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications and Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders. 

• System Design: Design and implement robust, scalable, and maintainable software systems, including both front-end and back-end components.   

• Continuous Improvement: Advocate for best practices in software development, including code quality, testing, and deployment processes. Implement CI/CD pipelines and automated testing.   

• Research & Innovation: Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends, recommending improvements and new technologies to enhance product offerings.   

• Problem Solving: Analyze and troubleshoot complex software issues, providing timely resolutions and ensuring minimal impact on the user experience.   

What You’ll Bring 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).   

• 12+ years of experience in software development with a strong focus on .net core, C#, mssql, react, LLMs, ES   

• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and cloud technologies (e.g., Azure, AWS).   

• Experience with database technologies,  both SQL (e.g., SQL Server) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB) and ORM frameworks (e.g., Entity Framework).   

• Proven experience in product-based companies, delivering scalable and customer-centric solutions. 

• Experience with Elasticsearch, including knowledge of data modeling, querying, and performance optimization. 

• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and tools (e.g., Scrum, Jira).   

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.   

• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.