Fourth is hiring a
Principal Software Developer

Summary

The job is for a Principal Software Developer at Fourth, a global leader in restaurant and hospitality management technology solutions. The role involves leading software design and development, collaborating with cross-functional teams, conducting code reviews, staying up-to-date with emerging technologies, identifying optimization opportunities, participating in the full software development lifecycle, and communicating effectively with stakeholders.

Requirements

• 5 years of professional experience in software development, with a focus on designing and building complex, scalable systems
• Bachelor's degree, Master's degree, or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Spring, C#, SQL
• Design/develop APIs that integrate with frontend and backend systems following best practices around security and authentication
• Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and principles of object-oriented programming
• Experience with cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
• Demonstrated leadership skills, with the ability to lead technical initiatives, mentor team members, and foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment
• Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact professionally with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders at all levels of the organization

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of software solutions, ensuring adherence to best practices, coding standards, and architectural principles
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements, provide technical guidance, and drive the implementation of scalable and robust software systems
• Conduct code reviews, mentor junior developers, and promote a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the team
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies, trends, and industry developments, and assess their potential impact/value on our products and processes
• Identify and promote opportunities for optimization, performance tuning, and code refactoring to enhance the reliability, scalability, and maintainability of our software applications
• Architecturally responsible for solution area and will collaborate closely with the wider engineering organization
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle, from initial concept and design to deployment and support, ensuring the delivery of high-quality software solutions on time and within budget
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, including technical and non-technical audiences, to gather requirements, provide status updates, and solicit feedback on deliverables

Benefits

• Unlimited PTO
• Health, Dental, Vision
• 401K match
• Charity Days
• Parental Leave
• Flexible Work Environment