Principal Software Engineer

Role & responsibilities

• 10+ years of strong software development experience required
• Strong software engineering background with experience in designing and building production-grade applications in Python, Scala, Java, or similar languages. 
• Proven experience with Azure-based data platforms, specifically Databricks, Azure Data Lake, Azure Synapse, and Azure Functions. 
• Expertise in Apache Spark and Delta Lake, with experience building large-scale distributed data pipelines. 
• Experience with workflow orchestration tools like Apache Airflow. 
• Cloud experience in Azure, including containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) and infrastructure as code (Terraform, Bicep). 
• Strong knowledge of modern software architecture, including microservices, event-driven systems, and distributed computing. 
• Experience leading teams in an agile environment, with a strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and DevOps practices. 
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. 
• Previous experience in data engineering, data science, or analytics-heavy environments is highly desirable. 
• Proven line management experience, including mentoring, career development, and performance management of engineering teams.