Principal Software Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Principal Software Engineer in Jersey City, NJ.

Key Tasks:
* Rapid development of prototypes, pilots, and full-scale applications
* Escalate issues and risks to executive management for timely resolution
* Collaborate with digital product managers and deliver robust cloud-based solutions that drive powerful product experiences
* Work across peer groups to resolve and understand complex technical/design issues
* Rapidly develop large scale distributed enterprise applications based on requirement documents, prototypes, or verbal requirements

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or other related discipline
* Strong development skills and 5+ years of software development experience
* 5+ years of experience working in JavaScript and Typescript with NodeJS
* Experience building reusable NodeJS modules and comfortable using NPM to manage dependencies
* API first approach for building products
* Event driven application experience using Kafka or any messaging platform
* Experience with AWS Services such as S3, EC2, etc.
* Comfortable with container technologies using docker and Kubernetes
* Experience using NoSQL database like MongoDB
* Experience with system and application design and architecture patterns
* Experience using source control for feature-driven development in Bitbucket/Stash
* Strong Object-Oriented skills and experience with system design and microservice architecture
* Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines in Jenkins and Artifactory
* Work experience in an Agile development environment
* Experience with Microservices based architecture and microservice development with strong API design skills
* Development and support of large scale NodeJS, Express application
* Demonstrated technical leadership experience
* Strong technical skills and a passion for programming
* Ability to learn new technologies quickly
* Ability to learn new things, new technology, and balance problems; Your drive to get things done
* Able to learn and adopt new concepts and technologies quickly and implement them effectively in projects
* Strong written and verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal skills
* Motivated, self-directed, results oriented
* Experience with Mongoose, Casbin, Axios libraries would be a plus

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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