Principal Engineer

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Role Summary

Position Overview: We are seeking a seasoned Principal Engineer with over 15 years of experience and deep expertise in Java technologies, including Spring Boot, Spring Cloud Function, and Spring Batch. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in creating and managing CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, Harness, or AWS CodePipeline. This role requires a visionary leader capable of mentoring Lead Software Engineers, providing innovative technical solutions, and managing a team of 5 to 6 engineers. The candidate should have a profound understanding of AWS services, big data technologies, Python, data visualization, and infrastructure as code principles. Key Responsibilities: · Lead the design and implementation of complex software solutions using Java, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud Function, and Spring Batch. · Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines to ensure seamless deployment and integration processes. · Mentor and guide Lead Software Engineers, fostering an environment of continuous learning and growth. · Serve as a people manager for a team of 5 to 6 engineers, ensuring high performance and team cohesion. · Provide expert-level solutions to technical challenges across various projects. · Collaborate with Solution Architects and Product Domain Directors to devise optimal solutions for complex problems. · Support service transition and operational support teams in managing and resolving production issues. · Ensure the security and scalability of applications by leveraging AWS services like Glue, Step Function, ECR, DocumentDB, RDS, and NoSQL databases. · Drive innovation in big data processing and analytics. · Implement infrastructure as code using Amazon CDK and ensure compliance with industry security standards and best practices. · Develop and maintain automated testing frameworks to ensure software quality. · Stay abreast of the latest trends in UI development, containerization technologies, and software engineering practices. Qualifications: · 18+ years of experience in software engineering with a strong background in Java, Spring Boot, and related technologies. · Proven experience in leading software development teams and managing CI/CD pipelines. · Extensive knowledge of AWS services and big data technologies. · Familiarity with Angular or React for UI development. · Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and containerization technologies. · Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think algorithmically. · Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. · Basic knowledge of networking, VPC, and security principles. · Familiarity with automation testing and test frameworks. Nice to Have: · AWS Certifications. · Knowledge of industry security standards and best practices. · Proficiency in Python, data visualization tools, and infrastructure as code.

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