Principal Software Engineering

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with stakeholders to gather and review software requirements and user stories, provide accurate estimates, and create detailed software design specifications.
• Collaborate with engineers and architects to assess and test hardware and software interactions.
• Apply various programming languages to execute specific development methodologies and create automated test plans based on business requirements.
• Design and implement code fixes, validate outcomes against expected results, and produce comprehensive reporting.
• Support applications, solve configuration and environment issues, and assist in the software deployment process.
• Design, code, test, debug, and document software components to meet business, quality, and operational needs.
• Align development teams to a shared technical direction and partner with them to elaborate on solutions and interfaces.
• Work with portfolio stakeholders, solution, and enterprise architects to develop, analyze, and realize implementation of enablers.
• Build high-quality code following unit testing and test-driven development practices.
• Establish critical non-functional requirements (NFRs) at the solution level and participate in defining additional requirements.
• Participate in code and document reviews, mentor team members, and promote best practices.
• Collaborate with peer organizations, DevOps, and support teams to address technical issues and provide guidance.
• Translate business needs into technical requirements and accurate estimates.
• Evaluate and recommend tools, technologies, and processes to ensure high quality and performance.
• Troubleshoot code-level problems efficiently and apply deep technical expertise to resolve challenging programming and design issues.
• Ensure scalability, security, and availability of applications and processes.
• Contribute to system design and architecture to enable secure, scalable, and maintainable software.
• Contribute to the technical roadmap and technical debt elimination, balancing resources and quality to meet strategic goals.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in software development.
• Proven track record of designing, coding, testing, debugging, and documenting software components.
• Expertise in applying development methodologies and creating automated test plans.
• Strong collaboration skills with engineers, architects, and clients.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues efficiently.
• Experience with code reviews, mentoring, and best practices.
• Proficiency in evaluating and recommending tools and technologies.
• Strong focus on scalability, security, and performance.
• Preferred Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, Engineering, Mathematics, Science, or equivalent experience.
• Deep knowledge of databases, Azure, Kubernetes, GitHub, and related operations is implied by the ideal candidate profile.

Nice to Have

• Extensive operations experience with Azure, Kubernetes, and GitHub.
• Deep knowledge of databases.
• Strong problem-solving abilities for everyday challenges.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in software development.
• Proven ability to design, code, test, debug, and document software components.
• Experience with development methodologies and automated testing.
• Strong collaboration, troubleshooting, and technical evaluation skills.
• Experience with code reviews, mentoring, and best practices.
• Proficiency in evaluating tools and technologies.
• Focus on scalability, security, and performance.

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Paid Time Off and Holidays (at least 23 days of vacation and 9 holidays annually).
• Paid Parental Leave and Paid Caregiver Leave.
• Additional sick leave beyond legal requirements.
• Adoption Reimbursement.
• Disability Benefits (short and long term).
• Life and Accidental Death Insurance.
• Supplemental benefits including critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, and group legal.
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
• Extensive employee wellness programs.
• Employee discounts up to 50% on eligible AT&T mobility plans, accessories, internet, and phone services.