Job Description

project44 is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join their Engineering Team in Chicago. The role involves designing and implementing Java applications within a fast-paced Agile environment, driving large-scale engineering initiatives, and providing technical leadership.

Responsibilities

• Drive large-scale engineering initiatives
• Define and evolve long-term architecture
• Serve as a technical authority
• Partner with product, design, and leadership
• Set and uphold high standards for code quality
• Lead design reviews and mentorship
• Identify systemic inefficiencies
• Lead with clarity and practicality
• Mentor engineers and foster innovation

Requirements

• 10+ years of software engineering experience in Java and/or Python
• Proven success designing and scaling distributed systems
• Experience influencing architecture across multiple teams
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Track record of technical innovation

Benefits

• No benefits