Principal Software Engineer

Summary

Join Mitratech as a Principal Software Engineer and lead by example, driving technical excellence, mentoring a talented team, and modernizing existing systems. You will architect solutions, automate tasks, balance technical debt with delivery, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate is a problem solver, technically strong, a mentor and leader, data-driven, and a continuous improver. You will be working with a complex codebase, focusing on performance, maintainability, and scalability. This role requires strong experience in software development, cloud platforms, and web development, along with expertise in various technologies and languages.

Requirements

• 6+ years in software development, with expertise in C# on both .NET Framework and .NET platforms
• 5+ years working with cloud platforms, ideally Microsoft Azure
• Strong experience of web development. You know the internet is a dangerous place and know how to craft secure web applications
• Strong experience of creating and consuming APIs, using patterns such as REST
• Experience with JavaScript or TypeScript, especially in modern front-end frameworks like Vue.js, React, or Angular
• Strong experience of using git, pull request workflows and knowledge of best practices around branching and source code
• Knowledge of what it takes to run a system in a production environment for enterprise customers with the highest expectations of performance, stability, security, scalability
• Proven ability to modernize systems while balancing technical debt and delivery goals
• Hands-on experience with containerization concepts (e.g., Docker)
• Proficient in SQL Server/PostgreSQL and performance tuning

Responsibilities

• Lead by Example: Write exemplary code, and be able to explain your process
• Drive Technical Excellence: Establish and advocate for best practices in coding, testing, and deployment, ensuring high standards of quality
• Mentor: Mentor and guide a talented team of developers, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning
• Modernize Existing Systems: Refactor and improve a complex codebase with an eye for performance, maintainability, and scalability
• Architect Solutions: Participate in architectural discussions, propose improvements, and ensure alignment with long-term technical goals
• Automate Everything: You find ways to automate repetitive tasks and will work with DevOps engineers to build and maintain a robust CI/CD pipeline to ensure seamless delivery in an agile environment
• Balance Debt and Delivery: Proactively manage technical debt and advocate for realistic timelines to deliver work consistently and reliably
• Collaborate and Communicate: Work closely with cross-functional teams and stakeholders, presenting progress and gathering feedback

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading projects from inception, proposing and designing solutions aligned with requirements
• Familiarity with cross-team collaboration and knowledge-sharing
• Previous work in enterprise-scale or compliance-focused environments
• Experience of working with infrastructure as code

Benefits

• A collaborative, growth-oriented work culture
• Exposure to diverse technologies in a globally distributed team
• Opportunities to shape the future of critical enterprise software
• Competitive benefits and flexible work arrangements