About this opportunity
Neshent Technologies lists this Principal Software Engineer / Architect opportunity in Highland Park, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
We are seeking a Principal Software Engineer / Architect to provide senior technical leadership across web and mobile engineering initiatives. This is a hands-on role focused on software architecture, development, technical problem-solving, and engineering excellence. The ideal candidate will help define technical direction and deliver scalable, secure, reliable, and high-performing digital applications.
Roles and Responsibilities
Provide hands-on technical leadership for complex, high-impact software engineering initiatives.
Define and evolve application architecture, technical standards, design patterns, and engineering best practices.
Design and develop scalable web, mobile, and backend applications using Java and Node.js.
Build high-volume digital retail, e-commerce, web, and mobile applications.
Design and implement serverless and event-driven architectures using Azure Functions / Function Apps.
Develop and optimize solutions using MariaDB and relational databases.
Drive application modernization, platform engineering, technical debt reduction, and technology improvements.
Establish and improve CI/CD, DevOps, automated testing, infrastructure automation, and developer productivity practices.
Troubleshoot complex technical issues and provide architectural guidance across engineering teams.
Collaborate with engineering, product, security, cloud, and other technical teams to deliver reliable and secure solutions.
Promote engineering excellence through code quality, performance optimization, scalability, security, and operational best practices.
Required Skills
Strong hands-on experience with Java and Node.js.
Strong software architecture and technical leadership experience.
Experience building high-volume e-commerce, digital retail, web, or mobile applications.
Experience with Azure Functions / Function Apps, serverless, and event-driven architectures.
Experience with MariaDB or similar relational databases.
Strong knowledge of CI/CD, DevOps, automated testing, and infrastructure automation.
Experience with application modernization, platform engineering, and technical debt reduction.
Strong understanding of scalability, performance, security, reliability, and distributed systems.
Excellent technical problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Preferred Skills
Experience with Azure cloud services and cloud-native application development.
Knowledge of microservices, APIs, messaging, and distributed architectures.
Experience with developer productivity and engineering enablement initiatives.
Relevant Azure, cloud, or software architecture certifications.
Who can apply
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