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A Principal Software Engineer is a senior technical leader responsible for architecting and implementing complex software solutions, driving technical excellence, and providing guidance on major engineering projects. They play a crucial role in shaping the technical roadmap and strategy of the organization. A Principal Software Engineer is an individual contributor focusing on the significant engineering ownership of complex applications including design and development of new features, improvements to existing code, code release and deployment and maintenance of the applications.

Essential Functions:

• Provide technical feasibility and evaluation of the product based on the business needs.
• Provide technical leadership to the team in design finalization, code reviews, and resolving production support and maintenance issues.
• Lead design and implementation of critical software components and systems.
• Mentor technical members of the team.
• Contribute to the development of coding standards, best practices, and guidelines.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define and execute the technical roadmap.
• Stay informed about emerging technologies and industry trends to drive technical innovation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent training.
• 7+ years of experience in software development.
• Should have designed, developed, maintained a complex software solution involving multiple stakeholders.
• Expertise in Java, Python, Swift, JavaScript, or similar. Also, proficient in multiple technologies and database platforms.
• Deep knowledge and understanding of Cloud based development tools and processes.
• Proven experience in designing critical applications that interact with several other systems internally and externally.
• Deep knowledge and understanding of software development process in a distributed team environment.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Proven team player who can mentor other technical members of the team.

• Architecture level cloud or product certifications preferred

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications of the job.  The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time.  You will be evaluated in part based on your performance of the responsibilities and/or tasks listed in this job description.  You may be required perform other duties that are not included on this job description.  The job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity.  All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, religion, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.