Principal Software Engineer

Summary

Join GHX as a Principal Software Engineer and lead the technical development of cutting-edge software solutions. You will design, implement, and support existing and next-generation systems, leveraging your expertise in Java, J2EE, AWS, and CI/CD. This role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring high-quality, scalable software. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in software development, a deep understanding of cloud-based systems, and strong communication skills. GHX offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement matching, paid time off, and education reimbursement.

Requirements

• Requires a minimum of 15 years of experience in software development
• BS Degree in Computer Science
• 12 years of experience designing and implementing technological solutions using Java, J2EE technologies
• Proficiency in AWS technologies including EC2, Dynamo, S3, Route 53, Cloud Formation, RDS, DocumentDB, SQS/SNS/SES, Lambda
• Expert in Databases such as mongoDB, ElasticSearch and MYSQL
• Expert in Design best practices including performance, scalability, robustness and resiliency
• Prior experience working in an AGILE/SCRUM environment
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team on multiple overlapping projects
• Proven track record of successfully delivering large, complex, cross-functional projects
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Extensive experience in building and maturing CI/CD pipelines, as well as guiding junior engineers in CI/CD best practices
• Expertise in distributed, cloud-based systems

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable, secure, maintainable, and high-performance software systems aligned with business objectives, delivering measurable business value
• Create flexible, reusable, and efficient solutions that ensure long-term system success
• Lead technical designs for complex features, stories, and epics, providing robust architectural guidance and authoring thorough technical documentation
• Evaluate trade-offs and recommend approaches that balance technical feasibility with business priorities
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address technical dependencies, review concerns, and deliver high-quality products
• Foster collaboration with platform, infrastructure, and other specialized teams to scale work effectively and align on technical strategies
• Define and enforce best practices for software design, development, testing, and Agile workflows to improve quality and efficiency
• Mentor team members to build technical skills and foster a collaborative, high-performing engineering culture
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders and offshore managers to maintain consistent design, coding standards, and implementation practices across development teams
• Maintain a deep understanding of software subsystems, components, interfaces, and data integrations, ensuring seamless functionality and scalability
• Ensure coherent designs across API and system boundaries, minimizing bugs and optimizing for performance and reliability
• Define clear success metrics for systems, features, and products, consistently achieving those metrics throughout their lifecycle
• Ensure new components or major features are rolled out reliably, with appropriate monitoring, alerting, and failure domain understanding
• Build and maintain strong relationships with business partners and senior leadership, effectively communicating complex technical concepts
• Influence decision-making and drive innovative solutions that align with the company’s strategic goals and technical vision
• Continuously evaluate industry trends and technologies to enhance tools, processes, and systems, driving long-term innovation

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage and deliver multiple complex projects, consistently achieving high-quality results through innovation and creativity
• Expertise in communicating complex technical concepts clearly and persuasively to both technical and non-technical audiences, including senior leadership and cross-functional teams
• Strong collaboration skills, seamlessly working across departments with varying levels of technical expertise to drive alignment and achieve shared goals
• Deep understanding of system-wide impacts, architectural interdependencies, and the organization’s strategic objectives
• Skilled in developing and implementing innovative solutions that challenge the status quo, enhance processes, and deliver measurable business value
• Strong customer focus, effectively addressing internal and external customer needs and maintaining the ability to engage directly with customers when required
• Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to rapidly changing conditions, leading teams through transitions with clarity, confidence, and strategic focus
• Exemplifies leadership by fostering teamwork, trust, and a shared purpose while promoting accountability, strategic thinking, and technical excellence
• Applies Agile and LEAN principles to improve team efficiency, streamline processes, and deliver value at scale
• Advanced expertise in software architecture, development practices, and tools, with a deep understanding of languages, libraries, platforms, and systems across multiple product lines
• Ability to define, measure, and consistently achieve success metrics throughout the lifecycle of systems and features
• Maintains a strong grasp of industry trends, leveraging knowledge to inform technical decisions and drive innovation

Benefits

• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Accident and life insurance
• 401k matching
• Paid-time off
• Education reimbursement