Principal Engineer - Java/Scala (12-15 yrs)

Company Overview :

- Join a leading educational technology brand that is rapidly expanding.

- We're committed to delivering innovative software solutions to enhance learning experiences.

Job Summary :

- As a Principal Software Engineer, you will play a crucial role in advancing our i-Ready engineering team.

- You'll lead projects, design scalable software solutions, and drive the development of features and updates.

- Your work will involve handling large-scale data processing, optimizing software, and collaborating with project managers to roll out new features smoothly.

Key Responsibilities :

- Technical Leadership: Guide and manage team efforts to meet project deadlines.

- Software Development: Design and maintain scalable, high-performance software solutions.

- Big Data Management: Utilize technologies like Kafka, AWS S3, and Spark for effective data handling and processing.

- Quality Assurance: Uphold high standards in software development with thorough unit testing and code reviews.

- Innovation: Continuously propose innovative solutions to complex software challenges.

Required Skills :

- Expertise in software design and big data technologies.

- Proficiency in Java and Scala programming, and Spring Boot for microservices development.

- Strong skills in SQL and relational databases.

- Experienced in Agile/Scrum methodologies.

- Strong communication skills and effective team collaboration.

Qualifications :

- Minimum 15 years of experience in enterprise-level software development.

- At least 5 years of experience in developing Java/Scala applications.

- Significant experience (10 years) with big data tools like Apache Spark and Hadoop.

- Knowledge of Amazon cloud computing infrastructure.

Preferred Qualifications :

- Familiarity with MemSQL DB and Snowflake database technologies.

What We Offer :

- Be part of a forward-thinking company that values innovation and teamwork.

- You will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on our products and growth