Principal Software Engineer

Employment Type: Full-time Location Type: Hybrid (Tempe, AZ) Salary: Not Specified

Position Overview

KUBRA is expanding its Product Development team due to increased client and project demands. We are seeking an experienced Principal Software Engineer to contribute their extensive technical expertise to all aspects of our software applications. This role is instrumental in driving the architecture and development of new products and services, as well as maintaining and enhancing KUBRA’s existing applications. The Principal Software Engineer will translate business requirements into functional solutions and investigate issues across various codebases.

Responsibilities

• Find solutions for converting client requirements into product implementations.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle.
• Write code and contribute to the software architecture of a highly concurrent, high throughput system.
• Create architecture and write software, either independently or collaboratively with other engineers.
• Collaborate with Operations, QA, and Support teams to improve the SDLC and deployment pipeline.
• Investigate and resolve complex software and systems issues, including escalations from other engineers, taking ownership until a resolution is achieved.
• Obtain and review requirements from Product Management and Implementation teams to understand business needs and functionalities of new applications or feature additions.
• Write design documents while developing new software.
• Create or update technical documentation for existing software.
• Review code to ensure compliance with coding standards and that defined requirements are met, making recommendations for improvements when necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in Java environments.
• Experience with cloud service providers, preferably Amazon AWS, including services such as EC2, S3, and RDS.
• Strong software development skills.
• Proficiency in Java and object-oriented design, with knowledge of Spring and Java EE.
• Proficiency in Java concurrency and relational databases.
• Experience in building modern distributed applications or microservices is preferred.
• Leadership experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with and aptitude for troubleshooting technical problems.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Well-rounded, agile, adaptable, and responsible individual with hands-on experience in all project phases: requirements, design, development, testing, and deployment.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with team members and cross-organizational teams.
• Strong work ethic and dedication to providing 100% client satisfaction.
• Critical problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, delivery-oriented environment, managing multiple competing deliverables and deadlines.
• Strong object-oriented programming skills and knowledge of design patterns.
• Ability and desire to work at a detailed level while also understanding objectives from a macro perspective.
• Willingness to work extended hours to meet deadlines when required.
• Passion for building great software that exceeds user expectations.

Company Information

KUBRA is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. We will provide accommodations during the recruitment process upon request. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. While we value the skills and experiences listed in our job requirements, we also recognize that talent comes in many forms, and welcome applications from candidates who meet most but not all specified requirements.