Principal Software Engineer

4 Months ago • All levels

Software Development & Engineering

Job Description

The Principal Software Engineer will work in the area of Software Engineering, focusing on the development, maintenance, and optimization of software solutions and applications. They will apply scientific methods to analyze and solve software engineering problems. Responsibilities include the development and application of software engineering practices, research, design, development, and maintenance. This role requires original thought and judgment, with the ability to supervise other software engineers. The engineer is expected to build expertise to meet standard software engineering expectations and collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders. The Principal Software Engineer is expected to have a deep understanding of software development principles and possess technical proficiency. They will master all phases of the software development lifecycle, drive innovation and industrialization, work on highly complex tasks, and make high-level technical decisions. They are expected to show thought leadership, build effective teams, develop partnerships, take full responsibility for outcomes, and manage commercial considerations.

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Job Description

Works in the area of Software Engineering, which encompasses the development, maintenance and optimization of software solutions/applications.
1. Applies scientific methods to analyse and solve software engineering problems.
2. He/she is responsible for the development and application of software engineering practice and knowledge, in research, design, development and maintenance.
3. His/her work requires the exercise of original thought and judgement and the ability to supervise the technical and administrative work of other software engineers.
4. The software engineer builds skills and expertise of his/her software engineering discipline to reach standard software engineer skills expectations for the applicable role, as defined in Professional Communities.
5. The software engineer collaborates and acts as team player with other software engineers and stakeholders.

Works in the area of Software Engineering, which encompasses the development, maintenance and optimization of software solutions/applications.1. Applies scientific methods to analyse and solve software engineering problems.2. He/she is responsible for the development and application of software engineering practice and knowledge, in research, design, development and maintenance.3. His/her work requires the exercise of original thought and judgement and the ability to supervise the technical and administrative work of other software engineers.4. The software engineer builds skills and expertise of his/her software engineering discipline to reach standard software engineer skills expectations for the applicable role, as defined in Professional Communities.5. The software engineer collaborates and acts as team player with other software engineers and stakeholders.

Job Description - Grade Specific

Has very deep understanding of software development principles and technical proficiency. Masters all phases of the software development lifecycle and drives innovation and industrialization. Works on highly complex tasks and problems and drives technical decisions at a high level. Clear evidence of thought leadership in the market. Builds, educates and integrates effective teams. Focuses on developing long term partnerships with clients. Takes full responsibility for outcomes. Has strong understanding of contractual, financial and technical considerations. Exhibits strong commercial management skills. Takes a high degree of responsibility and ownership of people issues.