As a Principal Software Engineer with a focus on data, you will play a critical role in all parts of the development process for our WACKER DRIVE client’s technology group.  This position requires an individual with a deep technical acumen in software and agile processes, a drive to experiment with new technologies and the ability to mentor members of the engineering group. 

The principal software engineer will provide technical guidance and leadership in the design of software and data collection and reporting systems and work to implement software development standards for a growing team.

DAY IN THE LIFE:

• Participate in architecture reviews and technology standards definition
• Lead efforts to find, implement and support new technologies and standards
• Provide a focus on and take leadership over data design, collection and utilization efforts
• Develop back-end systems designed for scale
• Provide technical guidance to all members of the engineering team
• Analyze business software requirements
• Develop back-end software and tests
• Provide Tier 3 production support
• Mentor junior and mid-level developers
• Participate in and develop an agile software development process
• Oversee delivery of code from prototype to production

QUALIFICATIONS & KNOWLEDGE NEEDED:

• B.S preferred, in Computer Science or related discipline
• 8+ years of experience in a full-time development role.
• Previous experience as a tech lead or team lead, mentoring junior developers.
• Strong Agile experience
• Software Engineering, Architecture, Technical Operations background
• Data science experience and background
• Java, Node.js, Angular
• Designing for scalable architecture
• -Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, Terraform, Python, Bash
• Big data technologies, ELK
• AWS / public and private cloud technologies
• Database technologies, e.g. NoSQL, RDBS
• Messaging technologies, e.g. Redis, Kafka
• Monitoring, logging and analytics tools such as Elastic stack, NewRelic, AWS -Cloudwatch
• Linux/Unix
• Jenkins and CI/CD pipelines
• Jira

If this sounds like you and you thrive in a fast paced, exciting environment that is growing every day, let’s talk immediately!  Competitive salary and benefits package and fun team!

Send resume in confidence for immediate consideration. Relocation assistance is negotiable for suitably qualified candidates who are eligible / authorized for immediate hire.

THIS IS A DIRECT HIRE OPPORTUNITY AND IS AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY.  OUR RETAINED SEARCH IS 100% CLIENT PAID AND THERE IS NO FEE TO APPLICANTS.