Principal Software Engineer

Onlife is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Software Engineer to join our dynamic team. As a Principal Software Engineer, you will play a critical role in shaping the technical direction of our platform and driving the success of our software development initiatives.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Architecting and developing major system components, ensuring scalability, performance, and maintainability;
• Leading the design and implementation of software features and capabilities, collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to gather requirements and provide technical insights;
• Mentoring and coaching the engineering team, providing guidance on best practices, software design principles, and coding standards;
• Conducting code reviews and providing constructive feedback to ensure high-quality code;
• Identifying and evaluating emerging technologies and tools to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of software development;
• Driving the adoption of best practices and standards, ensuring consistent use of software engineering methodologies across the team;
• Working closely with product managers and stakeholders to align technical solutions with business goals and customer needs;
• Researching and implementing new algorithms and techniques to enhance the performance and functionality of the application;
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of the development process, including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and deployment strategies;
• Develop and document technical specifications, API’s and design documents; and
• Mentor junior engineers, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous learning.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in software development;
• Proven track record of designing and developing scalable, high-performance software solutions;
• Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and best practices;
• Excellent leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to guide and inspire a team of engineers;
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders, including product managers and designers;
• Deep knowledge of open source frameworks and libraries;
• Proficiency in writing clean, maintainable, and well-documented code;
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Strong knowledge using Python, Python frameworks and Python Libraries (bonus)
• Experience with machine learning libraries (bonus);
• Experience with DevOps practices (bonus);
• Experience with machine learning and/or geospatial technologies (bonus).