Principal Software Engineer

This role is for a Principal Software Engineer to provide technical leadership and contribute to the design and development of a cloud-based platform. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience building secure and scalable solutions on Microsoft Azure, a proven ability to mentor teams, and a passion for improving processes.

What you will do

• Lead the design and development of scalable, secure cloud solutions on Microsoft Azure, covering compute, storage, networking, and security components.
• Define technical direction and make key architectural decisions to align with product and business goals.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to engineering teams, promoting best practices in coding, testing, and design.
• Drive improvements in CI/CD processes and collaborate closely with DevOps teams to ensure smooth, reliable deployments.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues across development and production environments.
• Work closely with product managers, architects, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Stay ahead of the curve: Evaluate new Azure services and emerging technologies, and recommend what adds real value.
• Drive technical research and build proof-of-concepts to test and validate new solutions and architecture decisions.
• Maintain clear technical documentation, including architecture diagrams and design specifications, to support development and future maintenance.
• Ensure that solutions adhere to security, compliance, and performance requirements while optimizing for cost and scalability.
• Contribute to product innovation and long-term technology strategy, influencing the roadmap with technical insights.

What we are looking for

Required Skills:

• Strong knowledge of software engineering principles and design patterns, with hands-on experience in building scalable, secure solutions.
• Proven full-stack developer with hands-on experience in C#, JavaScript/TypeScript, leveraging frameworks such as ASP.NET and Angular.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure services and architecture, with hands-on experience deploying and managing production environments.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform).
• Ability to troubleshoot and optimize complex systems for performance, security, and cost efficiency.
• Excellent English communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to lead discussions and mentor team members.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field.