Principal Software Engineer

As a technical lead at Encore Capital Group, your role involves overseeing the modification and maintenance of software applications with a large and complex scope. You will also act as a mentor to junior team members. **Key Responsibilities:** - Maintain and enhance software applications under the supervision of a manager or principal engineer (50%) - Participate in other application development projects as assigned (30%) - Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior team members as necessary (15%) - Perform any other duties as assigned (5%) **Qualifications Required:** - **Education:** Bachelor's degree in Technology/Engineering or a similar field - **Experience:** 8+ years of professional experience with a minimum of 6 years of programming experience - **Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Attributes:** - Strong understanding and advocacy of DevOps culture - Knowledge of AWS or other Cloud platforms - Database knowledge (e.g., RDBMS like SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, DB2) - Understanding of Agile (Scrum) project management methodology and Test-Driven Development - Strong communication skills **Preferred Qualifications:** - **Education:** Master's or advanced degree in Technology/Engineering or an equivalent field - **Experience:** - Full stack development experience; JS-based rich web UI framework React.js - NoSQL experience; event-driven and microservice architecture experience - Mobile app development (iOS and Android) - Experience leading a team of developers - **Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Attributes:** - Knowledge of NoSQL Encore Capital Group values work-life balance, professionalism, and community involvement. They offer compensation and benefits programs with an "Employee-First Approach", focusing on supporting, developing, and recognizing employees. The company provides various wellness and mental health initiatives, supports volunteerism and environmental efforts, encourages employee education through leadership training, skill-building, and tuition reimbursements, and strives to offer promotion opportunities from within. Encore Capital Group, headquartered in the United States, is a publicly traded international specialty finance company operating globally. Through businesses like Midland Credit Management and Cabot Credit Management, the company helps consumers restore their financial health, with a Mission of creating pathways to economic freedom. Their positive workplace culture and best-in-class employee experience have earned them accolades such as Great Place to Work certifications. If you are passionate about helping others and seek a company that values innovation, inclusion, and excellence, Encore Capital Group could be the right place for you.,