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
Position Responsibilities
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Software Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this senior role, the developer will be responsible for leading complex software development projects, designing robust solutions, and mentoring junior developers. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of C#, .NET technologies, and software design principles, coupled with a proven track record of delivering high-quality software solutions.
Responsibilities:
- Work closely with product managers, business analysts, and designers to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
- Stay current with evolving technologies, requirements, and processes, and adapt quickly to new developments
- Lead the design and architecture of complex software systems, ensuring scalability, performance, and reliability.
- Develop complex functionality and integrations, ensuring alignment with business requirements and technical standards.
- Address and resolve complex technical issues, including performance optimization and debugging.
- Take ownership of project deliverables, ensuring timely and high-quality execution.
- Develop and review technical specifications and design documents.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams, promoting best practices and coding standards.
- Mentor junior and mid-level developers, conducting code reviews, and facilitating knowledge sharing.
Qualifications
- B.S. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field is required.
- 7+ year of experience in software engineering
- Expertise in C# programming, including advanced features and best practices.
- Proficiency in the .NET Framework, with a strong understanding of its components, libraries, and tools, and demonstrated experience in using it to develop, deploy, and maintain high-quality software solutions.
- Experience with development tools and environments, such as Visual Studio, TFS, or similar.
- Strong understanding of software design patterns, object-oriented programming (OOP), and SOLID principles.
- Proficient in SQL Server, Oracle or other relational databases, including writing complex queries, stored procedures, and performance optimization.
- Proficiency in Object-Relational Mapping (ORM) tools and frameworks, such as Entity Framework.
- Experience in leading development projects and mentoring teams.
- Experience in writing and maintaining unit tests and using testing frameworks.
- Experience working in Agile development environments and familiarity with scrum.
- Excellent in documenting code, processes, and systems to ensure clarity and maintainability.
- Strong communication skills, with the capability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- US Citizenship is required for this position
Compensation Information
The U.S. salary range for this position is $81500.00 - $122250.00. This range is subject to change as Deltek takes a number of factors into consideration when determining individual base pay, such as location, job-related knowledge, skills and experience. Certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including incentive compensation and equity.
Benefits and perks listed here may vary depending on the nature of employment with Deltek. Employees have access to healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan and company match, paid vacation time and holidays, well-living programs, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance and tuition reimbursement.
Travel Requirements
10%
Compliance Requirements
Certain roles may have additional privacy, security and compliance requirements to the extent they support Costpoint GCCM or similar product offerings.
EEO Statement
Deltek, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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