Principal Software Engineer (6 month Contract)

Principal Software Engineer

A leadership role responsible for driving software engineering excellence, technical strategy, and best practices within an agile environment. This position involves mentoring a team, ensuring the adoption of scalable and secure engineering solutions, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop a high-performing software engineering team.
• Define and implement best practices for software development, architecture, and security.
• Guide technical decision-making, ensuring efficient delivery and high-quality standards.
• Contribute to platform design, governance, and process improvements.
• Advocate for engineering culture and emerging technologies.
• Oversee team development, recruitment, and mentorship.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Extensive experience leading agile engineering teams.
• Strong background in software architecture, design patterns, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Proficiency in TypeScript, React, GraphQL, Node.js, and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, serverless technologies, and security best practices.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.

Desirable Knowledge:

• Experience with identity and access management (Cognito, Okta).
• Understanding of data governance and security principles.