Principal Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop high-performance, scalable, and reliable component-based applications using AWS, Docker, Elasticsearch, and related technologies
• Lead, mentor, and guide junior engineers to build technical skills and ensure quality delivery
• Collaborate across teams to develop and enhance product features
• Define architecture and actively contribute throughout refinement and development processes
• Communicate software solutions and expectations effectively to internal customers, stakeholders, and team members
• Discuss technical approaches and mentor engineers on best practices
• Develop new applications and maintain/enhance existing ones
• Provide timely guidance to resolve production issues and lead root cause analysis to prevent recurrence
• Ensure secure coding practices throughout the software lifecycle
• Participate actively in Agile ceremonies including planning, retrospectives, and daily stand-ups
• Encourage research and experimentation with new tools and technologies; lead knowledge sharing and prototype initiatives
• Advocate for team and individual ideas and innovations
• Develop leadership, management, and Agile skills to drive team success
• Maintain a holistic view of engineering, architecture, and business objectives across Scrum teams
• Identify and escalate organizational impediments to smooth project execution