Principal Software Engineer

BINGHAMTOM UNIVERSITY
United States
5 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
8 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Adobe Analytics Java (Programming Language) Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) Agile Methodology Amazon Web Services Data Analysis Microsoft Azure Cloud Computing Databases Continuous Integration DevOps Google Analytics
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Gradle Apache Maven NoSQL Systems Development Life Cycle Software Engineering SQL Databases Data Streaming Systems Integration Google Cloud Rollup Git Containerization Webpack Tealium Graphql Front End Software Development Api Design Restful APIs Autodesk Autocad Software Version Control Jenkins Microservices

Job description

Autodesk is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Full Stack Principal Engineer to join our Client Side Interactions team. You will be joining a very talented and seasoned engineering team. You will have the opportunity to work with many new and exciting technologies and frameworks used in our data platform. The ideal candidate will have a strong focus on front-end JavaScript development and back-end microservices architecture, demonstrating leadership in both areas.

As a Principal Engineer, you will be responsible for driving technical excellence, providing strategic direction, and mentoring a team of talented engineers. We are looking for people who are as excited about data technology as we are. You can be part of improving the quality of our products across all aspects of our core data platform and see your work drive the business.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design, development, and implementation of high-quality front-end and back-end solutions
  • Architect and develop scalable, robust, and secure microservices using modern technologies
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technical requirements and deliver solutions that meet business needs
  • Develop responsive web applications and microservices
  • Develop, build and maintain RESTful APIs
  • Build reusable components and libraries
  • Ensure code quality, performance, scalability and reliability through code reviews, testing, and best practices
  • Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement
  • Stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies, recommending and integrating new tools and practices
  • Participate in strategic planning and decision-making to align engineering efforts with business goals

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
  • Proven experience (8+ years) in full stack development with a strong focus on front-end JavaScript frameworks (React or Vue.js) and back-end microservices (e.g., Node.js, Java EE, Spring Boot, JPA, OpenAPI, OIDC, Python, etc)
  • Solid proficiency in Java (11 and above), JavaScript (ES6 and above)
  • Solid proficiency working with virtualization software (Docker, VMware, VirtualBox, etc.) , Container Orchestration Services such as (ECS, Openshift or Kubernetes) and AWS cloud services
  • Deep understanding of web technologies, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript and RESTful APIs
  • Familiar with frontend tools like Webpack, Rollup, Babel, etc
  • Familiar with frontend architecture patterns like micro-frontend
  • Expertise in designing and implementing microservices architecture with with Twelve-Factor App and API-First Development, including knowledge of containerization and orchestration
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills, with a track record of mentoring and developing engineering teams
  • Experience with Agile methodologies and software development lifecycle (SDLC) processes
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and CI/CD pipelines
  • Solid proficiency integrating and automating with dependencies management and continuous integration tools such as Maven/Gradle and Jenkins
  • Proficiency in a source control system (preferably Git)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with GraphQL and other API technologies
  • Understanding of DevOps practices and tools
  • Familiarity with database technologies (SQL, NoSQL) and data modeling
  • Familiarity with Analytics (Tealium, Adobe Analytics, Google Analytics, and/or Segment) and Real-time streaming technologies

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Benefits & conditions

Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. Offers are based on the candidate’s experience and geographic location. In addition to base salaries, our compensation package may include annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Diversity & Belonging We take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive. Learn more here: https://www.autodesk.com/company/diversity-and-belonging

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About the company

Welcome to Autodesk! Amazing things are created every day with our software - from the greenest buildings and cleanest cars to the smartest factories and biggest hit movies. We help innovators turn their ideas into reality, transforming not only how things are made, but what can be made.

We take great pride in our culture here at Autodesk - it’s at the core of everything we do. Our culture guides the way we work and treat each other, informs how we connect with customers and partners, and defines how we show up in the world.

When you’re an Autodesker, you can do meaningful work that helps build a better world designed and made for all. Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us!

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