Principal Software Development Engineer, Databases

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

📋 Description

• Design, execute, test, enhance, and oversee Avid Media solutions

• Address intricate engineering problems throughout the product

• Comprehend engine functionality within virtualized settings

• Explore issues concerning data integrity, performance, scalability, and system reliability

• Grasp complex end-to-end workflows and interaction dynamics between web applications, backend services, and message-oriented systems

• Convert high-level functional specifications into comprehensive design specifications

• Manage the implementation process alongside involved teams

• Synchronize development efforts and deliverables with teams across the globe in a multi-site project

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 8 years of experience in software development

• In-depth knowledge of C and C++ (STL, Boost, generics, algorithms, data structures), MS Visual Studio, Win32 API, and COM/DCOM

• Familiarity with MS Windows Server/Cluster environments, Apache (including plugin/module architecture), and application development and debugging in virtualized environments like VMware

• Experience in PowerShell scripting and continuous integration/deployment utilizing GitHub

• Understanding of REST principles and architectures, with the capability to analyze complex systems and end-to-end workflows

• Competence in analyzing performance challenges and designing and implementing solutions to enhance product performance, scalability, and reliability

• Skills in performing requirements analysis, effective communication with product owners and distributed teams, and coordinating development and deliverables in a multi-site setting

• Proficiency in spoken and written English

• Preferred: experience with Postgres and other SQL database systems

• Preferred: familiarity with AI-driven development tools, such as Microsoft Copilot

• Preferred: programming expertise in Golang

• Preferred: experience in deploying SaaS solutions in the Cloud, including AWS, Azure, or GCP

• Preferred: knowledge of Agile development practices

• Preferred: experience with monitoring tools such as Prometheus

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote work model providing flexibility to balance professional and personal life

• Access to development programs with robust support and mentoring to facilitate your growth and advancement within the company

• Equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity, inclusivity, and fostering a welcoming atmosphere for all employees

• Competitive benefits package that includes health and life insurance

• Referral bonuses

• Generous leave policies to promote a healthy work-life balance