The Principal Engineer leads and oversees the engineering function in developing, releasing, and maintaining software applications and systems according to business needs. You will play a crucial role in setting and promoting engineering standards and practices that are used throughout the company.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Lead software engineers to deliver innovative, high-quality products on a foundation of architectural and engineering excellence
Collaborate cross-functionally with various roles and business teams to define, deliver, and support software and services
Mentor and guide software engineers through planning, designing, coding, delivery, and support, driving the day-to-day technical decisions
Own and continually enhance the efficiency, stability, and scalability of product delivery and application lifecycle, in partnership with product and program management
Simplify complex and ambiguous situations into actionable plans for your team
Communicate and collaborate internally and with external partners on technical details
Train, develop, and retain top engineering talent, fostering an environment of innovation and growth
Qualifications
Bachelor's 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
Broad understanding of coding and programming languages
Experience with database design and data modeling
Extensive knowledge of the software development process and corresponding technologies
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 Ruby on Rails development
Required Skills and Abilities:
Mentoring Skills: leading with integrity, inspiring confidence, creating relationships of trust, coaching, counseling, mentoring, tracking of performance and providing effective 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 and 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 operate as effective tactical as well as strategic thinker; excellent and creative problem solving skills, including negotiation and conflict resolution skills; able to apply independent judgment and provide insightful analysis in a team setting
Additional Information
Our Core Values
·Data Fanatics: Our edge is always found in the data
·Partner Obsessed: We are obsessed with partner success
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