Principal Software Engineer

Scope of the Role:  

• Direct Reports: ​This is an individual contributor role with no direct reports​  

Key Responsibilities 

• Development of complex software modules conforming to the functional/ performance/ user experience requirements 

•  Development and automation and execution of Unit and Functional Tests to demonstrate the conformance of software with the functional/ performance/ user experience requirements 

•  Modify existing software to correct errors, to adapt it to new hardware, or to upgrade interfaces and improve performance. 

• Create high-level and detailed design documents from requirements utilizing Object Oriented or Structured Methods that contain such items as use cases, flow diagrams, structure definitions and architecture diagrams. 

• Code an application from detailed design specifications. 

• Document thorough release notes detailing the implementation process according to company procedures.  Present the implementation plan in formal release planning walk-throughs. 

• Perform post-implementation monitoring and testing to ensure the release is functioning as expected. 

• Lead project teams through the entire development process.  Assist engineers assigned to the project by providing technical guidance through the development phases of the project.   

• Become an SME in one or more areas of wireless and wireline telecommunications standards and network implementations.  Leverage that industry knowledge in identifying solutions to company product and overall telecommunication industry problems. 

• Work with operations during the actual implementation and to identify, implement and refine proactive application and system monitoring techniques to enable the company to provide the highest quality of service possible. 

• Research and recommend new technology, methodologies to help increase overall efficiencies. 

• Act as a mentor and SME to junior team members 

Experience, Education, and Certifications:  

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent work experience.

• 8-10+ Years of UNIX experience using Java & J2EE technologies.

• Experience with Integrated Development Environments and design patterns.

• Strong working knowledge of Agile software design processes and methods.

• Experience working with RESTFul Services, Spring Framework, Micro services, Any Data Access Frameworks.

• Experience in Agile Development process.

• Experience with Maven, GitLab, Jenkins and Tomcat Server.

• Experience using the Test frameworks like Junit, Mockito, Power mock 

• Experience working with Database like Oracle, Postgres, and Dynamo DB.

• Experience deploying containerized applications in AWS cloud, Kubernetes, and Docker.

• Experience with message queuing like Kafka, RabbitMQ.

• Experience in spring security, JWT, OAuth.

• Experience with Golang is plus.

• Experience with JavaScript frameworks Angular, node.js and Express.js is a plus.

Additional Requirements:  

• Exposure to the Application deployment architecture 

• Ownership/Accountability for tasks/projects. 

• Work well within a team environment. 

• Excellent oral and written communication skills. 

• Independent work habits. 

• Proven ability to deliver quality software on time 

• Act with a sense of urgency 

• Positive attitude 

• Maintain composure in a stressful environment 

• Encourage and promote a healthy team environment 

• Project Management knowledge 

• Act as a leader and mentor to junior team members 

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