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, while also acting as a mentor to junior team members. **Responsibilities:** - Maintain and enhance software applications under the supervision of a manager or a principal engineer (50%) - Participate in other application development projects as assigned (30%) - Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior team members as required (15%) - Perform other duties as assigned (5%) **Minimum Requirements:** - **Education:** Bachelor's degree in Technology/Engineering or a similar field of study - **Experience:** 8+ years of professional experience with a minimum of 6 years of programming experience **Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other 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 of study - **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 Other Attributes:** - Knowledge of NOSQL Encore Capital Group offers a supportive work environment that values work-life balance, professionalism, and community engagement. The compensation and benefits programs are designed with an "Employee-First Approach" to support, develop, and recognize employees. The company provides 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 and aims to create pathways to economic freedom. Encore Capital Group has a positive workplace culture and offers a best-in-class employee experience, earning accolades such as Great Place to Work certifications in many geographies. If you have a passion for helping others and seek a company that values innovation, inclusion, and excellence, Encore Capital Group is the right place for you.,