Principal Software Engineer

Summary

Join CodaMetrix as a Principal Software Engineer and lead the design, development, and testing of our AI-powered autonomous coding solution. You will play a crucial role in shaping product development, mentoring team members, and making key architectural decisions. This position requires 10+ years of experience in architecture and development, expertise in Java and web technologies, and strong communication skills. CodaMetrix offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health insurance, a 401(k) plan, generous paid time off, and various professional development opportunities. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Requirements

• 10+ years of architecture and development experience using multiple programming languages, frameworks, and tools
• Strong ability to design and implement complex systems and architectures
• BS in a related field (Advanced degrees or professional certifications are a plus)
• Extensive experience in analysis, development, and automated testing in Java and web technologies in a CI/CD environment
• Expertise in JEE technologies, including Spring Boot, Hibernate, and core Java packages
• Hands-on experience with microservice development, testing, and delivery
• Strong background in relational database modeling
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to interact with both management and peers
• Proven experience mentoring and coaching engineers, setting technical direction, and guiding teams through complex challenges
• Strong decision-making ability within specific projects and technical domains

Responsibilities

• Design and implement advanced systems and architectures
• Solve complex problems related to scalability, performance, and security
• Focus on high-impact technical challenges within the project or team
• Influence extends across teams and projects
• Guide technical decisions within the domain
• Align technical solutions with business goals by collaborating with product managers and stakeholders
• Shape project outcomes and organizational technology practices
• Lead projects, set technical direction, and guide engineering teams through complex challenges
• Mentor team members and drive best practices
• Influence extends beyond the immediate team, impacting cross-team initiatives
• Manage major systems or components and make key architectural decisions
• Drive project success, lead initiatives, and mentor team members
• Contribute to cross-team efforts and influence technical standards
• Clearly articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Lead technical discussions and facilitate collaboration across teams
• Work closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to ensure project alignment
• Drive improvements at the team and engineering level
• Identify and implement optimizations, enhance processes, and set higher quality standards
• Mentor others and shape broader technical and process strategies
• Maintain and improve quality standards within the team and beyond
• Ensure codebase reliability, efficiency, and maintainability
• Lead code reviews, enforce rigorous testing, and address technical debt
• Promote best practices and guide the team toward high-quality standards
• Make key architectural and technology decisions within projects or technical domains
• Define implementation strategies for the team’s work
• Drive high-quality outcomes and efficient development processes

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced degrees or professional certifications

Benefits

• Health Insurance: We cover 80% of the cost of medical and dental insurance and offer vision insurance
• Retirement: We offer a 401(k) plan that eligible employees can contribute to one month after their first day
• Flexibility: We have a generous Paid Time Off policy, which is managed but not limited, so you can take the time you need to relax and rejuvenate
• Learning: All new hires complete our 7-week Onboarding Program where they learn about our company and each of our departments through live sessions hosted by a variety of our leaders
• Development: We provide annual performance evaluations and prioritize working with employees on what their individual growth looks like
• Recognition: We recognize the outstanding achievements of our team through annual company awards where employees have the opportunity to nominate their peers
• Office Location: A modern open plan workspace located in the bustling Back Bay neighborhood of Boston
• Additional Employer Paid Benefits: We offer employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability insurance