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Principal Software Engineer
Hybrid, Sunnyvale,CA
Must haves
JAVA
PYTHON
AZURE OR Google Cloud Platform
HADOOP
SPARK
KAFKA
Microservices
Distributed Systems
Experience Managing Teams and Driving Initiatives- Prioncipal Level
Job Description:
What you'll do...
Our team is growing, and we are looking for a highly motivated Principal Software Engineer who is a self-starter and will play a critical role in the design and implementation of some of our core applications that impacts the largest retailer in the world!
Spearhead complex project discovery and implementation phases by collaborating closely with stakeholders and cross functional teams to:
o Translate business requirements into robust technical specifications
o Develop technical designs of complex data integrations
o Validate architectural concepts through robust proof-of-concepts as needed
o Develop high-performance APIs supporting batch or real-time customer data integrations
o Implement robust data security and privacy mechanisms for handling customer information
Manage large-scale, cross-functional technology initiatives, maintaining clear communication and providing decisive leadership throughout project lifecycles
Drive technical innovation, translating critical platform gaps into actionable, systemic improvements that enhance platform reliability and performance.
Champion organizational values by promoting ethical standards, supporting continuous learning, and fostering a culture of technical excellence and innovation.
What you'll bring:
Proven track record leading cross-functional engineering teams (10-20 engineers)
Strong computer science fundamentals in algorithms, data structures, databases, operating systems, etc.
Expertise in Object Oriented & Functional Programming (Java, Python)
Solid understanding of Design Patterns & Architectural Principles
Hands on experience with cloud technologies (Azure or Google Cloud Platform) and distributed systems (Hadoop, Spark, Kafka)
In depth knowledge of No-SQL and RDBMS technologies
Strong expertise in designing and building high-performant scalable APIs & cloud native microservices
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Experience with machine learning/AI integration preferred