Sr. Principal Software Engineer

10 Minutes ago • 15 Years + • $118,000 PA - $187,000 PA
Software Development & Engineering

Job Description

This Sr. Principal Software Engineer position at Fortra is responsible for enhancing and maintaining existing software products, as well as developing new ones. The role involves designing, developing, documenting, testing, and debugging software systems, collaborating with Product Managers on roadmaps, and working with various teams to understand requirements and design solutions. The ideal candidate will also focus on improving R&D processes, serving as a technical expert, and mentoring less experienced peers, all while actively participating in Agile ceremonies.
Good To Have:
  • Good understanding of C# programming.
  • Working with Windows installer technologies like Wix.
  • Understanding of Jenkins jobs/pipelines.
Must Have:
  • Design, develop, document, test, and debug new and existing software systems and/or applications.
  • Work with Product Managers to outline features for product roadmaps.
  • Work with different teams and products to understand requirements and design solutions.
  • Identify and evaluate new technologies for implementation.
  • Consult with end user to prototype, refine, test, and debug programs.
  • Work within R&D to improve processes and best practices.
  • Serve as technical expert on development projects.
  • Participate in full development life cycle including requirements analysis and design.
  • Write technical specifications based on conceptual design and stated business requirements.
  • Work without supervision on the most complex projects.
  • Assist and mentor less experienced peers.
  • Actively participate or take the lead in all Agile ceremonies.
  • Strong C/C++ programming experience in the Windows OS environment.
  • Strong design experience building Windows applications especially network related Windows applications.
  • Experience working with Windows kernel and Windows services in user mode.
  • Prior experience working with WFP, NDIS drivers on Windows.
  • Very good hands-on understanding of networking concepts – TCP/IP, UDP, IPSec, VPN, SSL/TLS, Routing, tunnelling etc.
  • Hands on experience debugging BSOD’s and network related issues on Windows.
  • Strong expertise with data structures and algorithms.
  • Typically requires 15 or more years of experience.
  • Proven previous experience at the Senior Software Engineer role.
  • Superior working knowledge of Agile Project development methodology.
  • Proven experience and knowledge of the relevant programming language requirements for this role.
  • Proven leadership as a project leader or as a subject matter expert.
  • Coordinate project activities of co-located and remote team members.
  • Clear and concise communication skills (verbal and written).
  • Presentation and mentoring skills.
Perks:
  • Competitive benefits and salaries
  • Personal and professional development opportunities
  • Flexibility
  • Health, dental, and vision coverage as of hire
  • Immediate enrollment in 401(k), HSA, and FSA plans
  • Flexible PTO policy
  • Tuition and personal enrichment reimbursement
  • Option to enroll in ID Theft Protection Program

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Whether you’re an experienced professional or just getting started, your contributions matter at Fortra. If you’re passionate about tackling meaningful challenges alongside talented team members committed to helping each other succeed, all while having lots of fun, we want to hear from you. We offer competitive benefits and salaries, personal and professional development opportunities, flexibility, and much more!

At Fortra, we’re breaking the attack chain. Ready to join us?

THE ROLE

This position is responsible for enhancing and maintaining existing software products as well as developing new products. The ideal candidate has a strong desire for excellence, with confidence in their expertise, and is a creative problem solver.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

  • Design, develop, document, test, and debug new and existing software systems and/or applications for market sale or large-scale proprietary software for internal use.
  • Work with the Product Managers to outline features for the product roadmaps.
  • Work with different teams and products to understand requirements and design solutions.
  • Identify and evaluate new technologies for implementation.
  • Consult with end user to prototype, refine, test, and debug programs to meet needs.
  • Work within R&D to improve processes and best practices
  • Innovate process solutions
  • Create or align best practices
  • Enforcement of standards
  • Serve as technical expert on development projects.
  • Participate in full development life cycle including requirements analysis and design.
  • Write technical specifications based on conceptual design and stated business requirements.
  • Work without supervision on the most complex projects.
  • Complete latitude for independent judgment.
  • Assist and mentor less experienced peers.
  • Actively participate or take the lead in all Agile ceremonies.
  • Strong C/C++ programming experience in the Windows OS environment
  • Strong design experience building Windows applications especially network related Windows applications.
  • Experience working with Windows kernel and Windows services in user mode • Prior experience working with WFP, NDIS drivers on Windows
  • Very good hands-on understanding of networking concepts – TCP/IP, UDP, IPSec, VPN, SSL/TLS, Routing, tunnelling etc
  • Hands on experience debugging BSOD’s and network related issues on Windows
  • Strong expertise with data structures and algorithms

Nice to have:

  • Good understanding of C# programming.
  • Working with Windows installer technologies like Wix
  • Understanding of Jenkins jobs/pipelines

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Typically requires 15 or more years of experience.
  • Proven previous experience at the Senior Software Engineer role.
  • Superior working knowledge of Agile Project development methodology and the ability to implement those methodologies in active projects.
  • Proven experience and knowledge of the relevant programming language requirements for this role and the ability to share that knowledge with team members.
  • Proven leadership as a project leader or as a subject matter expert.
  • Coordinate project activities of co-located and remote team members.
  • Clear and concise communication skills (verbal and written)
  • Presentation and mentoring skills

At Fortra, our compensation philosophy prioritizes fair market value and internal equity, aligning with your experience and specialized skill set.

As a full-time, exempt employee at Fortra, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

  • Health, dental, and vision coverage as of hire
  • Immediate enrollment in 401(k), HSA, and FSA plans
  • Flexible PTO policy
  • Tuition and personal enrichment reimbursement
  • Option to enroll in ID Theft Protection Program

Check out some of the of the other benefits we offer that are focused on your holistic well-being and our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion program.

Compensation

$118,000 - $187,000 USD

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