Principal Software Engineer Job Description
About Us
We are more than a specialty finance company providing debt recovery solutions for consumers. We are a global team of over 4,000 employees whose daily mission is to empower consumers to begin their path towards financial recovery and build a better life for themselves and their families. We know that the only way to support this mission is by hiring exceptional people who bring a diversity of ideas, a collaborative spirit, and a passion for attaining breakthrough results. If you are results-driven, have a passion for helping others, and thrive in an innovative environment, this might be the right place for you!
Responsible for serving as a technical lead. Provides oversight of the modification and maintenance of software applications with large, complex scope. This role acts as a mentor to junior team members. #LI-MCM
RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintain and enhance software applications under supervision of a manager or technical lead.
Participate in other application development projects, as assigned.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior team members, as required.
Perform other duties, as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION: Bachelor's FIELD OF STUDY: Technology/Engineering or similar degree
EXPERIENCE: 7-10 years of professional experience with a minimum of 5 years of programming experience (relevant programing languages: React, JavaScript, HTML); Java, Spring Boot 4 years+; hands on experience settings up and using CI/CD (continuous integration, continuous delivery/deployment).
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER ATTRIBUTES:
- Strong understanding and advocating DevOps culture
- Knowledge of AWS or other Cloud platforms ( EC2, lambdas, AWS Gateway, Step functions)
- Infrastructure As a Code
- Database knowledge (i.e. RDBMS like SQL Server, MySQL, Mongo (minimal one))
- Understanding of Agile (Scrum) project management methodology and Test-Driven Development
- Strong communication skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION: Bachelor's, Master's or Advanced
FIELD OF STUDY: Technology/Engineering or equivalent degree
EXPERIENCE: Full stack development experience; JS based rich web UI framework – React.js, MySQL experience; event driven and microservice architecture experience; experience leading a team of developers
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER ATTRIBUTES:
- Knowledge of NOSQL
What We Offer
We understand the important balance between work and life, fun and professionalism, and corporation verse community. We strive to support your career aspirations and provide the benefits you need to live a more fulfilling life.
Our compensation and benefits programs were created with an 'Employee-First Approach' focused on supporting, developing, and recognizing YOU. We offer a wide array of wellness and mental health initiatives, support volunteerism, and environmental efforts, encourage employee education through leadership training, skill-building, and tuition reimbursements, and always strive to provide promotion opportunities from within.
All these things are just a small way to show our employees that we recognize their value, we understand what is important to them, and we reward their contributions.
Encore Capital Group and all of its subsidiaries are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status or disability status. Where applicable, will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application and/or interview process, as well as to perform essential job functions. Please contact us to request more details of the role at reclutamientocr@mcmcg.com.