Principal Software Development Engineer

• Lead the design and development of enterprise-wide intelligent search solutions
• Architect and scale AI-enhanced search platforms
• Lead by example—mentoring engineers, setting standards, and driving the technical vision for our next-generation search capabilities
• Defining the roadmap for Products
• Work closely with Development teams and act as a bridge between Product owners and Development teams to perform Proof of Concepts on provided design and technology, develop re-usable components etc
• Building and integrating information systems to meet the companys needs
• Assessing the systems architecture currently in place and working with technical staff to recommend solutions to improve it
• Oversee and direct the software design process
• Define software architecture, selecting appropriate technologies and frameworks
• Lead technical design sessions and ensure solutions meet business requirements
• Develop and implement scalable, robust, and maintainable software systems
• Contribute to coding and debugging as needed
• Set technical direction, best practices, and coding standards for search engineering across the organization
• Review designs, mentor senior and mid-level engineers, and champion architecture decisions aligned with product goals and compliance needs
• Own performance, scalability, observability, and reliability of search services in production
• Resolving technical problems as they arise
• Providing technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers
• Continually researching current and emerging technologies and proposing changes where needed
• Informing various stakeholders about any problems with the current technical solutions being implemented
• Assessing the business impact that certain technical choices have
• Providing updates to stakeholders on product development processes, costs, and budgets
• Work closely with Information Technology professionals within the company to ensure hardware is available for projects and working properly
• Work closely with project management teams to successfully monitor progress of initiatives
• Account for possible project challenges on constraints including, risks, time, resources and scope
• Possesses strong rapid prototyping skills and can quickly translate concepts into working code
• Take ownership of complex software projects from conception to deployment
• Manage software delivery scope, risk, and timeline
• Participate to both front-end and back-end development using cloud technology
• Develop innovative solution using generative AI technologies
• Define and implement robust software architectures on the cloud, AWS preferred
• Conduct code reviews to ensure code quality and alignment to best practices
• Create and maintain documentation on software architecture, design, deployment, disaster recovery, and operations
• Identify and resolve technical challenges effectively
• Stay updated with the latest trends and advancements
• Work closely with product team, business team, and other key partners
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and feedback to development teams
• Train and coach junior engineers on software development tasks and best practices
• Conduct code reviews to ensure quality, security, and performance

• Master’s degree in computer science & engineering preferred with 11-13 years of software development experience OR Bachelor’s degree in computer science & engineering preferred with 11-14 years of software development experience
• Significant experience in software development (typically 10-15 years)
• Proven track record of technical leadership and successful project delivery
• Experience in a technical lead or supervisory role
• Proficiency in relevant programming languages (e.g., Java, React, node JS, Databricks, AI)
• Hands on experience with Full Stack software development
• Proficient in programming language React Framework Redux, RESTful API Development, Swagger / OpenAPI, TypeScript, Fast Python, Java Script, SQL/NoSQL, Databricks/RDS
• Strong problem solving, analytical skills
• Ability to learn quickly
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong knowledge of software architecture, design patterns, and best practices
• Experience with various software development tools (e.g., version control, testing frameworks)
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum)
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Leadership and mentorship abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Attention to detail and critical thinking

• Programming Languages: Proficiency in multiple languages (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript UI/UX, React /Redux/Typescript)
• Experienced with API integration, serverless, microservices architecture
• Experienced with Fast Pythons API
• Software Architecture: Understanding of different architectural patterns and how to design scalable and maintainable systems
• Systems Design: Expertise in designing and architecting complex software systems
• Software Engineering Principles: Familiarity with fundamental principles like SOLID, DRY, and KISS
• Data Structures and Algorithms: A strong foundation in these areas
• Experienced with AWS /Azure Platform, Building an deploying the code
• Experience in Posgres SQL /Mongo DB SQL database, vector database for large language models, Databricks or RDS
• Experience with Web site development, understand of web site localization processes
• Experience with DevOps CICD build and deployment pipeline
• Experience in Agile software development methodologies
• Strategic Thinking: Contributing to the overall strategic direction of the software development process
• Experience in API and End to End testing as part of Test Driven Development
• Experience with popular large language models
• Experience with Langchain or llamaIndex framework for language models
• Experience with prompt engineering, model fine tuning
• Knowledge of NLP techniques for text analysis and sentiment analysis
• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with global, remote teams
• High degree of initiative and self-motivation
• Ability to manage multiple priorities successfully
• Team-oriented, with a focus on achieving team goals
• Strong presentation and public speaking skills

Competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Plans that are aligned with local industry standards