Principal Software Engineer

Company Summary

As the recognized global standard for project-based businesses, Deltek delivers software and information solutions to help organizations achieve their purpose. Our market leadership stems from the work of our diverse employees who are united by a passion for learning, growing and making a difference. At Deltek, we take immense pride in creating a balanced, values-driven environment, where every employee feels included and empowered to do their best work. Our employees put our core values into action daily, creating a one-of-a-kind culture that has been recognized globally. Thanks to our incredible team, Deltek has been named one of America's Best Midsize Employers by Forbes, a Best Place to Work by Glassdoor, a Top Workplace by The Washington Post and a Best Place to Work in Asia by World HRD Congress. www.deltek.com

Business Summary

The Deltek Engineering and Technology team builds best-in-class solutions to delight customers and meet their business needs. We are laser-focused on software design, development, innovation and quality. Our team of experts has the talent, skills and values to deliver products and services that are easy to use, reliable, sustainable and competitive. If you're looking for a safe environment where ideas are welcome, growth is supported and questions are encouraged – consider joining us as we explore the limitless opportunities of the software industry.

Position Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable, reliable SaaS solutions using modern technologies in collaboration with designers, product managers, and other teams.
• Write high-quality, clean, maintainable code and participate in code reviews.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and system design, aligning with the product roadmap and business objectives.
• Lead and mentor a small team of developers, fostering their growth, ensuring high productivity, and maintaining code quality.
• Champion best practices in software development, including Agile methodologies, TDD, CI/CD, and code reviews.
• Collaborate effectively with distributed teams and stakeholders to deliver high-performance software on time and within budget.
• Stay current with emerging front-end and back-end technologies, evaluating their potential application to our products.
• Participate in technical debt reduction and system optimization initiatives.
• Contribute to the development of internal tools and frameworks to improve team efficiency.
• Assist in troubleshooting production issues and implement robust monitoring and logging practices.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as a full-stack developer, with a strong focus on backend development using Java.
• Proven experience (3+ years) leading and mentoring development teams.
• Proficient in building container-based microservices; knowledge of Helidon is a plus.
• Skilled in front-end development with JavaScript, TypeScript, CSS3, HTML5
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., OCI, AWS, Azure) and cloud-native development practices.
• Expertise in designing and building RESTful APIs.
• Strong experience with RDBMS such as Oracle or PostgreSQL and working with ORMs like Hibernate.
• Deep understanding of and experience using industry best practices, including TDD, CI/CD, and Agile methodologies.
• Experience with developing enterprise business software and understanding of business processes.
• Knowledge of security best practices and experience implementing secure coding practices.
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with version control systems (preferably Git) and branching strategies.
• Superb written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.
  
  
  

Travel Requirements

10%

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