Principal Software Engineer - Full Stack

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Principal Software Engineer - Full Stack

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About Us:

At KorTerra, we’re on a mission to prevent damage and save lives through innovative technology solutions for the energy and utilities industries. Our collaborative and customer-focused environment empowers us to deliver impactful products that truly make a difference.

About You:

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Principal Software Engineer to lead the design, development, and evolution of our SaaS platform. This role is pivotal in building and scaling high-quality, secure, and cloud-first solutions using cutting-edge technologies.

As a key technical leader, the Principal Software Engineer will set the technical direction, mentor engineering teams, and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of innovative, scalable, and high-performance solutions.

What You’ll Get to Do:

• Design and build secure, scalable, and highly available full-stack software solutions using .NET Core, JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js or React.
• Define the technology roadmap, drive architectural decisions for cloud- applications running on Azure, and ensure alignment with business goals.
• Provide guidance, training, and leadership to engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and technical excellence.
• Work closely with the Principal Architect to ensure architectural consistency, scalability, and adherence to best practices across the technology stack.
• Lead technical discussions, provide strategic input, and ensure engineering decisions align with organizational goals and long-term vision.
• Conduct thorough code reviews using Git, Bitbucket, enforce coding standards, and implement best practices for RESTful API development and microservices architecture.
• Develop, deploy, and maintain cloud-hosted applications using Docker, Kubernetes, and container orchestration platforms.
• Work closely with Product Management, UX/UI, and DevOps teams, utilizing JIRA, Confluence, and Agile methodologies to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines with Azure DevOps, leveraging Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Terraform or ARM templates.
• Design and optimize databases using SQL (PostgreSQL, SQL Server) and NoSQL (CosmosDB) technologies.
• Ensure adherence to security best practices, compliance requirements (SOC2), and application security standards (JWT).
• Set up logging, monitoring, and alerting using Datadog or Azure Monitor to ensure system reliability and performance.
• Take responsibility for the availability, reliability, and scalability of production systems, ensuring effective incident response, monitoring, and maintenance strategies.
• Provide support and troubleshooting for critical issues, including after-hours escalation when necessary.

Requirements:

• 7+ years of professional software development experience, with expertise in full-stack development.
• Strong experience with .NET, JavaScript, Node.js, React.
• 3+ years of experience developing and maintaining cloud- applications on Azure.
• Expertise in designing and implementing RESTful APIs and microservices architectures.
• Proficiency in Docker, Kubernetes, and container orchestration.
• Experience with event messaging (Azure Service Bus), including topic and queue-based messaging.
• Experience with DevOps methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Strong understanding of SQL (PostgreSQL, SQL Server) and NoSQL (MongoDB, CosmosDB) databases.
• Proficiency in Git, Bitbucket, and Agile/Scrum development methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving and strategic thinking skills with a data-driven mindset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a proven ability to mentor and lead engineering teams.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Flexible PTO Program
• Paid Sick and Safe Leave
• 401k with company match
• Life Insurance, LTD, and AD&D Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Monthly company events
• Hybrid and flexible work schedule
• Professional development stipend
• and much more!

KorTerra is proud to be an equal opportunity employer of all qualified individuals and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We do not discriminate based upon , , , , (including , childbirth, or related medical conditions), , , expression, , status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a , or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Type: Full-time