Senior Principal Software Engineer

As a Senior Principal Software Engineer at our team, you will be focusing on hands-on development of scalable, high-performance applications. Your commitment to the craft of software engineering, proficiency in object-oriented programming (OOP), data structures, and algorithms is essential. This individual contributor (IC) role is designated for the technical track, emphasizing direct hands-on software development rather than managerial or team leadership. Your responsibilities will include: - Architecting, designing, and implementing both frontend and backend software systems using the provided tech stack with a focus on hands-on coding. - Applying Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles and efficient data structures and algorithms to solve real-world problems. - Writing clean, maintainable, and scalable code following best practices such as DRY, SOLID, and design patterns. - Evaluating and troubleshooting complex technical issues in a structured and efficient manner, creating effective solutions that leverage deep understanding of software engineering principles. - Implementing rigorous testing strategies using industry tools and ensuring consistently high code quality. - Building robust backend systems using Node.js, Express, PostgreSQL, and other modern tools while ensuring cross-system compatibility. - Designing and managing APIs and database systems optimized for scalability and performance, as well as working with messaging and event-driven architectures using Kafka. - Developing dynamic, user-friendly frontend applications using React, Redux Toolkit, and associated libraries, maintaining engaging and responsive UIs leveraging libraries like Bootstrap and Reactstrap. - Managing containerized applications using Docker and CI/CD automation workflows with Jenkins, continuously improving the deployment pipeline for faster feature delivery in production. - Collaborating with cross-functional teams, participating in Sprint planning, code reviews, and team retrospectives to contribute technical insight and domain expertise. - Working with product managers and QA teams to refine requirements and test deliverables effectively. Qualifications: - Strong hands-on expertise in Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles, data structures, and algorithms. - Proficiency in core technologies such as JavaScript, React, Node.js, Express, PostgreSQL, and distributed systems such as Kafka. - Deep knowledge of frontend and backend development practices and patterns. - Strong debugging and problem-solving skills. - Proven experience with testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, Cypress) for both unit and end-to-end testing. - Skilled in using tools such as ESLint and Prettier for code consistency and quality. - Hands-on experience with containerized deployments using Docker and CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins. Preferred Skills: - Familiarity with styling libraries/frameworks like Bootstrap and Reactstrap for creating responsive UIs. - Experience working on large-scale enterprise applications or distributed architectures. - Strong grasp of Agile development practices and collaboration tools. Soft Skills: - Exceptional analytical and problem-solving capabilities. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills. - A proactive mindset with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.,