Principal Software Engineer

At Skillsoft, we are all about making work matter.  We believe every team member has the potential to be AMAZING.   We are bold, sharp, driven and most of all, true.  Join us in our quest to democratize learning and help individuals unleash their edge. 

OVERVIEW:  

To succeed in this challenging journey, we have set up multiple co-located teams across the globe (Hyderabad, US, Europe), embracing the scaled agile framework, a Micro Services approach combined with the DevOps model. We have passionate engineers working full time on this new platform in Hyderabad and it’s only the beginning. You will get a chance to work with brilliant people and some of the best development and design teams, in addition to working with cutting edge technologies such as React, Java/Node JS, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS. 

We are looking for exceptional Java/Node based full stack developers to join our team. You will work alongside the Architect and DevOps teams to fully form an autonomous development squad and be in-charge of a part of the product. Overall, the Principal Software Engineer role at Skillsoft offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for individuals who are passionate about technology, learning, and making a difference in the world. 

OPPORTUNITY HIGHLIGHTS:  

• Technical leadership: As a Principal Software Engineer, you will be responsible for technical leadership, providing guidance and mentoring to other team members, and ensuring that projects are completed on time and to the highest standards. 

• Cutting-edge technology: Skillsoft is a technology-driven company that is constantly exploring new technologies to enhance the learning experience for their customers. As a Principal Software Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and help drive innovation. 

• Agile environment: Skillsoft follows agile methodologies, which means that you will be part of a fast-paced, collaborative environment where you will have the opportunity to work on multiple projects simultaneously. 

• Career growth: Skillsoft is committed to helping their employees grow their careers. As a Principal Software Engineer, you will have access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities, including training programs, conferences, and mentorship. 

• Impactful work: Skillsoft's mission is to empower people through learning, and as a Principal Software Engineer, you will be a key contributor to achieving this mission. You will have the opportunity to work on products and features that have a significant impact on the learning and development of individuals and organizations worldwide.  

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Minimum 9+ years of software engineering development experience developing cloud-based enterprise solutions.  

• Proficient in programming languages (Java, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS)  

• Proficient in JavaScript frameworks (Node.js, React, Redux, Angular, Express.js)  

• Proficient with frameworks (Spring Boot, Stream processing)  

• Strong knowledge working with REST API, Web services and SAML integrations  

• Proficient in working with databases preferably Postgres.  

• Experienced working on DevOps tools (Docker, Kubernetes, Ansible, AWS)  

• Experience with code versioning tools, preferably Git (Github, Gitlab, etc) and the feature branch workflow 

• Working Experience on Kafka, RabbitMq (messaging queue systems)  

• Sound knowledge on design principles and design patterns 

• Strong problem solving and analytical skills and understanding of various data structures and algorithms. 

• Must know how to code applications on Unix/Linux based systems. 

• Experience with build automation tools like Maven, Gradle, NPM, WebPack, Grunt. 

• Sound troubleshooting skills to address code bugs, performance issues and environment issues that may arise.  

• Good understanding of the common security concerns of high volume publicly exposed systems 

• Experience in working with Agile/Scrum environment.  

• Strong analytical skills and the ability to understand complexities and how components connect and relate to each other  

OUR VALUES 

WE ARE PASSIONATELY COMMITTED TO LEADERSHIP, LEARNING, AND SUCCESS. WE EMBRACE EVERY OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE OUR CUSTOMERS AND EACH OTHER AS: 

• ONE TEAM 

• OPEN AND RESPECTFUL 

• CURIOUS 

• READY 

• TRUE