Principal Engineer

Principal Engineer Are you a talented Principal Engineer looking for your next role? OfferZen, the developer jobs marketplace, reverses the job search process. We connect developers with a vast network of top tech companies in Africa and Europe that are eager to apply to interview you This could be the last job posting you ever have to click on Why waste time applying to 100 different companies when you could build one OfferZen profile and have them come to you? You'll also receive upfront information about the tech stack, role, and salary, so you can make an informed decision on which companies align with your preferences and career goals. Here's how OfferZen works: Sign up for free and complete your OfferZen profile Up to 2000 companies in Africa and Europe will see your profile Sit back and have companies apply to interview you Your personal career coach will help you with salary benchmarks, interview preparation and job offers Land your dream developer job with ease Requirements: At least 10 years of professional experience in software development. Significant experience in leading large engineering teams and projects or serving as a senior technical architect. Extensive hands-on experience with multiple backend programming languages such as Java, Python, C#, or Go, and/or modern front-end frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js. Demonstrated expertise in conducting complex code reviews and mentoring senior developers. Proven track record of designing and implementing scalable, high-performance, and reliable software systems. Excellent communication skills with experience in working in an English-speaking environment. Experience in driving strategic technical decisions and influencing organizational change. Skills: Exceptional blend of advanced development, architecture, and leadership skills. Deep understanding of software design principles and architectural patterns. Extensive experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including product, design, and business units, while crafting technical strategy documents that drive business value and impact, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Strong ability to mediate and resolve highly technical debates and conflicts. Expertise in CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and infrastructure as code. Excellent problem-solving skills and a strategic, big-picture mindset. Ability to manage multiple high-priority projects and deliver results in a fast-paced environment. Nice to have: Experience in authoring technical reports, whitepapers, and delivering presentations to executive-level stakeholders. Passion for hands-on coding and staying current with emerging technologies. Experience with microservices architecture, containerization, and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes. In-depth knowledge of Agile, Scrum, or other iterative development methodologies. Active engagement in the tech community through speaking at conferences, contributing to open source projects, or publishing technical articles.

Location: Gauteng, ZA

Posted Date: 9/28/2024