
Principal Software Engineer, Java Full Stack
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full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Philippines
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Job Level
Tech Stack
About the role
- Leading and managing a team of software engineers, fostering a creative and cohesive unit capable of delivering complex software projects
- Coordinating with scrum masters, project managers and other software engineers to plan, design, develop, test, and maintain web-based and desktop applications
- Providing technical leadership in all aspects of our software development processes
- Overseeing the design, development, and implementation of new software systems and enhancements to existing systems
- Ensuring all software engineering projects are delivered on time and to the agreed quality standards
- Continually updating technical knowledge and skills and sharing them with the team
- Maintaining high standards of software quality within the team by establishing good practices and habits
- Providing regular performance feedback, coaching, and career development to team members
- Facilitating root cause analysis of system issues and implementing resolution strategies
Requirements
- Experience: 7+ years in software development, including 3+ years in leadership.
- Technical Skills: Proficient in multiple languages (Java, C++, C#, Python, JavaScript, etc.), full-stack development, modern architectures (microservices, event-driven), CI/CD, Docker, and Kubernetes.
- Software Development Practices: Strong in OOP, functional programming, scripting, UX best practices, unit testing, TDD/BDD, Agile/Scrum, and database management (SQL & NoSQL).
- Leadership & Project Management: Proven track record in managing software products, leading teams, and delivering innovative solutions with urgency.
- Communication & Collaboration: Excellent problem-solving, interpersonal, and client management skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
- Additional Skills: Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), version control (Git), testing frameworks, software security, and adapting to fast-changing environments.
- We’re looking for someone who is:
- Proactive, adaptable, and flexible
- Highly professional
- Willing to go the extra mile to achieve desired outcomes
- With strong collaboration and communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional team
- With strong problem-solving skills
- Committed to continuous improvements and willing to experiment with new approaches and techniques to work processes.
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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