Principal Software Engineer

project44
Full-time
Chicago
Posted on 5 months ago

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