Principal Engineer – Software

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in India.

📋 Description

• Design, develop, test, and support scalable and resilient software in alignment with Empower’s business and architectural strategies.

• Enhance and develop intricate applications, incorporating new features and improvements focused on performance, scalability, security, and maintainability.

• Collaborate with developers and architects to advance the codebase, tools, and development methodologies.

• Offer technical leadership during design finalization, code reviews, and production support and maintenance.

• Contribute to and uphold automated CI/CD pipelines.

• Create automated tests and maintain high levels of unit/functional test coverage.

• Diagnose and resolve complex production challenges.

• Implement security measures and principles of disaster recovery.

• Promote application resilience through thoughtful design and robust engineering practices.

• Develop prototypes and proofs of concept.

• Design scalable solutions, articulate trade-offs, and effectively communicate them to stakeholders.

• Generate detailed design documentation for implementation and estimation purposes.

• Contribute to the long-term architectural vision.

• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams distributed across various locations.

• Advocate for coding, architecture, and process best practices while mentoring and coaching engineers.

• Engage in Agile/Scrum ceremonies.

• Lead the design and implementation of essential software components and systems.

• Undertake additional responsibilities as required.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 7 years of professional experience in software engineering.

• More than 2 years of professional background in developing solutions within Salesforce Sales, Service, or Industry Clouds.

• Profound knowledge of object-oriented programming and proficiency in at least one OOP language, such as Java or Python.

• Working knowledge of AWS services, including Lambda, EC2, API Gateway, and CloudWatch.

• Familiarity with Splunk and Datadog APM.

• Experience in designing, developing, and maintaining complex software solutions that involve multiple stakeholders.

• Background in designing critical applications that interact with various internal and external systems.

• Knowledge of Agile methodologies and iterative delivery processes.

• A mindset geared towards continuous learning and an interest in emerging technologies.

• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.

• Experience in deploying updates, diagnosing production issues, and implementing integrations.

• Preferred: Over 2 years of experience with Salesforce OmniStudio or Financial Services Cloud.

• Preferred: More than 6 years of hands-on experience in OOP development using modern frameworks and tools.

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field (preferred).

• Architecture-level certifications.

• Practical experience in designing and building scalable enterprise solutions.

• Solid understanding of modern integration methods.

• Reliable high-speed internet with a wired connection and a well-equipped home workspace for remote work.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible work environment.

• Fluid career paths and opportunities for internal mobility.

• Support for purpose, well-being, and work-life balance.

• An inclusive and welcoming workplace.

• Opportunities for volunteering.

• Requirement for reliable high-speed internet supported by employer-provided necessary computer equipment.

• Additional necessary computer equipment will be supplied.