Lead Software Engineer

Responsibilities

What Makes This Opportunity Unique

At Principal Global Services, we believe in pushing boundaries and aiming for excellence. As a Lead Software Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in crafting the future of our technology initiatives. Youll have the opportunity to work on innovative projects, lead a team of skilled engineers, and make a significant impact on our business.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a lead in both technical and delivery aspects, concentrating on project and resource management.
• Effectively influence, direct, and monitor project work, ensuring alignment with business strategies.
• Independently handle production incidents reported by business partners, providing resolutions within defined SLAs and coordinating with other teams as necessary.
• Apply your working knowledge of AWS projects.
• Apply your expertise in Java, especially Spring Boot, Advanced Java concepts, and APIs.
• Collaborate effectively within the team, across business areas, and with other levels.
• Develop a strong understanding of the business and support decision-making with excellent business communication skills.
• Manage projects successfully, including identifying necessary resources, establishing deadlines, and ensuring accountability.
• Effectively resolve conflicts and maintain a good understanding of development frameworks and organizational procedures.
• Challenge existing ideas, methods, guidelines, and procedures to promote innovation.
• Serve as a point of escalation and resolution throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support performance evaluations and mentor team members through both formal and informal channels.
• Ensure the team adheres to standard processes and procedures, consistently improving by exceeding day-to-day performance expectations.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors degree or Masters degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related subject area (B.E. / B.Tech / M.S. / M.Tech / MCA).
• Technical Skills:
• Solid understanding of Java Development and Versioning Tools such as Git and Maven.

Advanced knowledge of Build Tools like Bamboo/Jenkins/Hudson.

• Proficiency in advanced database concepts (PL SQL and SQL).

Experience with API gateway and Java Shared Libraries.

• Exposure to Atlassian Tools like JIRA/Confluence.

Installation, Configuration, and Integration of tools for development environments.

• Understanding of application server technology, specifically Tomcat.
• Other Skills:
• AWS and Java development experience.

Exposure to Typescript is a plus.

• Experience with Unix administration or shell scripting.

High competence, positive attitude, and strong interpersonal skills.

• Good experience in estimation methodologies.

Excellent communication and time management skills.

• Ability to solve problems, think analytically, and make decisions effectively.

Self-motivated and able to facilitate collaboration.

Additional Information

Why Join Us

We offer a dynamic and inclusive work environment where you can thrive and grow. You will have the chance to work on innovative projects and collaborate with highly experienced professionals. At Principal Global Services, we are committed to your professional development and success. Join us to be part of a team that values excellence, innovation, and collaboration!