R&D Principal Technologist

The job

A Principal Technologist will be responsible for translating software requirements into workable programming code and build scalable web & cloud applications with a full understanding of the area of specialization; resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways. Designs and develops complex software systems or subsystems, with involvement at all stages, from the initial concept through the detailed design and release to production.This role will also be involved in architectural decisions and leverage technical knowledge to build solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Use a variety of programming languages and development tools to build, test, implement, and support the development of web/cloud software applications.
• Performs design architecture activities as needed.
• Collaborate with other technology experts and develop the technology framework.
• Participate and provide technical perspective to the Product Owners and/or R&D Management during project phases such as in the defining of product requirements and features. Assist in clarifying stakeholder requirements; communicate questions and address concerns; provide relevant and detailed updates and feedback on time.
• Actively contributes to establishing delivery timelines within a project during release planning meetings as well as assists junior staff in providing their timeline recommendations.
• Actively involved in sprint execution on looking for any scope deviations and backlog growth. Proactively identifies technical and procedural areas of concern to avoid gaps and problems.
• Analyses and defines requirements for data, workflow and logical processes, hardware and operating system environments and interfaces with other systems.
• Performs highly complex or specialized development activities involving coding in adherence to cybersecurity standards, code reviews, unit testing, debugging, and document creation and maintenance.
• Provides coaching and mentoring to junior staff and peer group.