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Overview of Job Function :
The Principal Software Engineer is responsible for all aspects of the development of platforms and applications in this multi-dimensional role. This role works with Product Managers on specific issue design, Technical Architects on establishing designs for excellent solutions, Team Leaders on release planning, and fellow Engineers to execute the delivery of solutions. This is a highly skilled hands-on role requiring subject matter expertise, extensive proficiency involved in all aspects of cloud-based solutions to deliver complex features. Subject to their specialization, they will lead the design, development, testing, publishing, and / or support of different cloud-based products and solutions. They will be providing subject matter expertise for customer implementation and cloud platform support. The role will work closely with a global team of engineers to build robust solutions that meet our business objectives following continuous integration and continuous deployment processes, while supporting Senior Software and Software engineers.
Principal Duties and Essential Responsibilities :
- Ensuring the overarching product processes and structures are working well and that the methodology and documentation is being followed by all parties
- Manage and support with customer escalations when required to resolve complex issues and conflicts
- Lead timely and cost-effective development of product enhancements incorporating a clear vision and roadmap for the aligned engineering teams
- Distill requirements from feature level into implementation level tasks
- Take responsibility for technical implementation and decision making including the delivery of features
- Work with Technical Architect and Team Lead to define, document, and communicate a coherent feature design
- Ability to assist others throughout the team to grow key skills, and when necessary to address issues and risks.
- Communicate relevant risks and issues to Team Lead and other relevant team members inside and / or outside the team
- Provide technical leadership to less experienced members of the team – mentor, coach, continuous improvement, led by example
- Work with Technical Architect and Team Lead to define, document, and communicate a coherent feature design
- Review documentation and guides created by more junior members of the team
- Ensure design and implementation work meets the stakeholder’s requirements
- Work with Product Management to understand requirements, and what benefits they give to the product
- Ensure stakeholders understand feature architecture (at the necessary level of detail)
- Maintain communication with stakeholders and ensure changes to any previously agreed solutions are communicated; understand evolutionary paths
- Work with assigned partners to ensure an effective and productive relationship, both within the product house and the wider regional Verint support organization.
Minimum Requirements :
12+ years of experience in design and development of large-scale applicationsA degree or post graduate qualification in Computer Science or Software Engineering at 2 : 1 or aboveStrong hands-on experience in Core Java (mandatory)Solid understanding of cloud platforms : AWS, GCP, and AzureWorking knowledge of DevOps essentials (CI / CD, monitoring, containerization)Experience with microservices , Kubernetes, and cloud-native designProven ability to mentor engineers and lead by exampleStrong problem-solving skills and experience handling customer escalationsExposure to SaaS product development (preferred)Experience in a fast-paced, distributed global environmentAble to work independently under general direction towards predetermined longer-term goals take ownership and drive to resolutionEvidence of suitably complex requirements which have been designed by yourselfAbility to work as part of a matrixed team, building supportive and collaborative relationships with colleagues in order to meet Verint’s objectivesExperience of software development within a teamUnderstanding of software development life cycle methodologiesPassionate about customer successCurious, interested in new products and technologiesEngages quickly, remains highly engaged regardless of frustrations and obstaclesMotivated, eager to learn and demonstrate value, able to learn independently, researches via multiple sources and finds information as neededPatient, shows empathy for stakeholders who take longer to understand, happy to re-explain as requiredDemonstrable examples of good work ethic