Principal Software Engineer

The Principal Software Engineer is a key member of the engineering team responsible for the design and development of software products and services. This individual is responsible for providing technical leadership, developing and leading a team of software engineers, and maintaining the quality of the software products.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of software products from concept to completion
• Develop technical specifications, architectures and designs for software products
• Develop, maintain, and extend the software development process
• Establish coding standards and best practices
• Mentor and guide junior and senior software engineers
• Work with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve software issues
• Identify and evaluate new technologies and trends
• Create and document internal processes and procedures
• Manage the software development life cycle
• Monitor the performance of software products and services
• Create, maintain and update project plans
• Manage stakeholders to ensure project success
• Monitor software development projects to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery
• Ensure software quality and security standards are met

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of software development experience, preferably in a leadership role.
• Experience in designing and developing software solutions.
• Expertise in at least one programming language.
• Knowledge of software development best practices, such as Agile and Waterfall.
• Knowledge of system architecture and design principles.
• Ability to effectively mentor and lead a software development team.
• Excellent problem solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Experience with modern web technologies and APIs.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.