Principal Software Engineer
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The Principal Software Engineer is a technical leader responsible for driving the design, development, and deployment of end-to-end software solutions across the organization. This role demands a comprehensive understanding of full-stack development, software architecture, and best practices across the development lifecycle. The Principal Software Engineer will work closely with cross-functional teams, provide mentorship to engineers, and play a key role in defining the technical vision and roadmap for the organization’s platforms and applications.
- A career with purpose.
- A career built on making dreams come true.
- A career built on building zero defect homes, cost management, and adherence to schedules.
Your Responsibilities on the Team
- Technical Leadership: - Lead and guide the design and implementation of full-stack solutions, ensuring high quality, scalability, and performance. - Conduct architectural and code reviews to maintain coding standards and promote best practices across the engineering teams. - Champion modern development methodologies, including CI/CD, DevOps, and agile practices, to streamline development and deployment processes.
- Full-Stack Development: - Design, develop, and maintain both front-end and back-end components of applications using modern frameworks and technologies. - Collaborate with UX/UI designers to create user-centric interfaces, ensuring responsive and accessible designs. - Integrate front-end and back-end systems seamlessly, optimizing APIs and data flows between services.
- System Architecture: - Define and document software architecture that meets current and future business needs, with a focus on modularity and scalability. - Evaluate and implement cloud-native solutions, leveraging platform services and infrastructure that best suit the organization’s needs. - Continuously assess architectural decisions to align with business goals, technical debt considerations, and emerging technologies.
- Mentoring and Team Development: - Mentor and coach engineers, helping them to develop their skills and grow within the organization. - Provide technical guidance on complex problems, setting a high standard for code quality, design principles, and testing practices. - Foster a collaborative and inclusive team culture, encouraging knowledge sharing and continuous learning.
- Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement: - Partner with product managers, business stakeholders, and other engineering teams to ensure alignment of technical solutions with business objectives. - Clearly communicate technical strategies, progress, and challenges to stakeholders, bridging the gap between technical and non-technical teams. - Facilitate cross-team collaborations to address shared challenges and promote unified approaches to technology solutions.
- Innovation and Continuous Improvement: - Drive innovation by exploring new technologies, frameworks, and development practices that can enhance the organization’s software solutions. - Lead proof of concepts (POCs) and pilot projects to test new ideas and integrate successful approaches into the broader engineering strategy. - Promote a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging the team to seek efficiencies and better ways to deliver high-quality software.
- Performance Optimization: - Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks across the full stack, from front-end load times to back-end processing efficiency. - Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting systems to ensure high availability and reliability of software platforms.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in computer since or related field
- At least 10 years of experience in full-stack software development, with a proven track record of leading and delivering complex projects.
- Experience in a principal or senior technical leadership role, guiding architecture, and mentoring engineering teams.
- Strong back-end development skills with technologies such as GoLang, Node.js, Python, or .NET.
- Expertise in RESTful APIs
- Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker).
- Data modeling expertise
- Proficiency in front-end frameworks such as Flutter, React, Angular, or Vue.js.
- Soft Skills
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to a diverse audience.
- Strong leadership and problem-solving skills, with a proactive and collaborative approach to challenges.
- Ability to work effectively across teams and build strong relationships with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Attributes: Passionate about technology and continuous improvement, with a commitment to staying current on industry trends.
- Self-driven and highly motivated, capable of managing multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
- A team player with high integrity and a focus on delivering high-quality software solutions.
Physical & Office/Site Presence Requirements:
This is primarily a sedentary office position which requires the incumbent to have the ability to operate computer equipment, speak, hear, bend, stoop, reach, lift, and move and carry up to 25 lbs. Finger dexterity is necessary.
This description outlines the basic responsibilities and requirements for the position noted. This is not a comprehensive listing of all job duties of the Associates. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Life at Lennar
At Lennar, we are committed to fostering a supportive and enriching environment for our Associates, offering a comprehensive array of benefits designed to enhance their well-being and professional growth. Our Associates have access to robust health insurance plans, including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, ensuring their health needs are well taken care of. Our 401(k) Retirement Plan, complete with a $1 for $1 Company Match up to 5%, helps secure their financial future, while Paid Parental Leave and an Associate Assistance Plan provide essential support during life's critical moments. To further support our Associates, we provide an Education Assistance Program and up to $30,000 in Adoption Assistance, underscoring our commitment to their diverse needs and aspirations. From the moment of hire, they can enjoy up to three weeks of vacation annually, alongside generous Holiday, Sick Leave, and Personal Day policies. Additionally, we offer a New Hire Referral Bonus Program, significant Home Purchase Discounts, and unique opportunities such as the Everyone’s Included Day. At Lennar, we believe in investing in our Associates, empowering them to thrive both personally and professionally. Lennar Associates will have access to these benefits as outlined by Lennar’s policies and applicable plan terms. Visit Lennartotalrewards.com to view our suite of benefits.
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