Principal Software Engineer

Encore Capital Group

San Jose, CA

Full Time

Senior

about 1 month ago

Job Description

About the Role

We are more than a specialty finance company providing debt recovery solutions for consumers. We are a global team of over 4,000 employees whose daily mission is to empower consumers to begin their path towards financial recovery and build a better life for themselves and their families. We know that the only way to support this mission is by hiring exceptional people who bring a diversity of ideas, a collaborative spirit, and a passion for attaining breakthrough results. If you are results-driven, have a passion for helping others, and thrive in an innovative environment, this might be the right place for you!

Key Responsibilities

Maintain and enhance software applications under supervision of a manager or technical lead.
Participate in other application development projects, as assigned.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior team members, as required.
Perform other duties, as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Technology/Engineering or similar field.
7-10 years of professional experience with a minimum of 5 years of programming experience.
Proficiency in programming languages such as React, JavaScript, HTML, Java, Spring Boot.
Hands-on experience setting up and using CI/CD (continuous integration, continuous delivery/deployment).
Strong understanding and advocating DevOps culture.
Knowledge of AWS or other Cloud platforms (EC2, Lambdas, AWS Gateway, Step Functions).
Experience with Infrastructure as Code.
Database knowledge (e.g., RDBMS like SQL Server, MySQL, MongoDB).
Understanding of Agile (Scrum) project management methodology and Test-Driven Development.
Strong communication skills.

Nice to Have

Bachelor's, Master's or Advanced degree in Technology/Engineering or equivalent.
Full stack development experience.
Experience with JS-based rich web UI frameworks like React.js.
MySQL experience.
Experience with event-driven and microservice architecture.
Experience leading a team of developers.
Knowledge of NoSQL.

Qualifications

Educational background in Technology/Engineering or similar.
Relevant professional experience as specified.

Benefits & Perks

Support for work-life balance, fun and professionalism, community engagement.
Comprehensive compensation and benefits programs focused on supporting, developing, and recognizing employees.
Wellness and mental health initiatives.
Support for volunteerism and environmental efforts.
Leadership training, skill-building, and tuition reimbursements.
Promotion opportunities from within.

Working at Encore Capital Group

We understand the important balance between work and life, fun and professionalism, and corporation versus community. We strive to support your career aspirations and provide the benefits you need to live a more fulfilling life. We value diversity and are committed to equal opportunity employment, ensuring accommodations for individuals with disabilities where applicable.

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