Principal Software Engineer III - Backend Systems (4-7 yrs)

Job Description :

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Principal Software Engineer to join our growing engineering team. In this leadership role, you will play a critical part in designing, developing, and delivering cutting-edge solutions for major fashion and lifestyle brands.

You will lead a team of talented engineers, mentor their growth, and drive innovation within the organization.

Key Responsibilities :

- Lead the design, development, and implementation of scalable, high-performance, and maintainable backend systems.

- Drive the adoption of best practices in software development, including agile methodologies, code reviews, and continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD).

- Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering their professional growth and development.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e., product, design, QA) to ensure alignment and successful project delivery.

- Design and implement robust and scalable architectures for complex systems, considering factors such as performance, scalability, security, and maintainability.

- Evaluate and recommend appropriate technologies and tools to meet business requirements.

- Develop and maintain technical documentation, including design specifications, API documentation, and system architecture diagrams.

- Design, develop, and maintain high-quality APIs for integration with various platforms and systems.

- Ensure API performance, reliability, and security through rigorous testing and monitoring.

- Collaborate with clients to understand their specific API needs and integrate seamlessly with their existing systems.

- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including clients, product managers, and other engineering teams.

- Effectively communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.

- Proactively identify and resolve potential roadblocks and challenges.

- Minimum of 4 years of hands-on experience in Java programming and object-oriented design principles.

- Proven experience in leading and mentoring software engineering teams.

- Strong proficiency in Spring Framework, Hibernate, SQL, and RESTful web services.

- Experience with designing and developing scalable and high-performance APIs.

- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.

- Passion for innovation and a continuous improvement mindset.

- Experience or familiarity with the e-commerce domain is preferred.

- Experience with cloud platforms (i.e., AWS, Azure, GCP).

- Experience with containerization technologies (i.e., Docker, Kubernetes).

- Experience with microservices architecture.

- Experience with Agile methodologies (i.e., Scrum, Kanban).

- Relevant certifications (i.e., Java certifications, AWS certifications)