Principal Software Engineer

**Build your future with Sovos.**

If you are looking for an opportunity where career-minded professionals can achieve success while bringing their best and whole selves to work each day, Sovos may be the company you have been looking for. Employees at Sovos operate on the leading edge of digital technology while working to improve lives and the communities in which we live and work. When we say Solve Tax for Good, we mean For Good in every sense of the word. Our organizational commitment is to provide a place where employees can thrive and progress in their careers while having the support behind them that only a global company can offer.

Sound like this might be the opportunity you have been looking for?

It’s not about what you have done somewhere else, it’s all about what you are capable of doing here.

**The Work You'll Do**:

- More specifically you will:_
- Expert in Agile Methodology:

- Exposure to at least one of the following: Crystal, Scrum, Kanban
- Test Driven Development
- Continuous Integration and Deployment
- Simple Design and Test
- Participate in the complete software development life cycle from requirement gathering to deployment of the product
- Proven ability to interface with Product Management
- Proven ability to lead and elevate performance of software development teams
- Lead the development, testing and deployment of software solutions including estimating development schedules and determining project scope
- Champion a culture of code quality and continual learning and growth throughout the department
- Skilled in software/systems architecture
- Expert in Object-Oriented design principles (design patterns, SOLID).
- Conduct peer reviews to ensure quality
- Make use of tools and concepts in debugging and troubleshooting
- Established ability to integrate technology, process, test and business practices
- Help define & maintain design specifications and standards as well as coach others in adopting them
- Proactively identify problem areas and work towards their resolution with team
- Identify product requirements and potential improvements and discuss them with the Software Development Manager
- Participate in existing code maintenance and customer issue resolution
- Adheres to a culture of professionalism, operational excellence and drive for results
- Maintains a high level of energy, enthusiasm, engagement and commitment to action
- Demonstrates a high degree of self-awareness and commitment to personal development and learning

**What We Need From You**
- Proven history of success working in similar role; ideally in a software company
- Excellent communication skills
- Expert in development environments, debugging tools, source control systems
- Must have expert level programming ability in C/C++ or Java
- Good understanding of OOAD, software engineering principles
- Strong relational database experience using SQL and ORM tools
- Experience coding multi-tier global-ready enterprise systems offered via SaaS
- Proven work experience on an enterprise-level project.
- Solid understanding of Agile Methodologies
- Able to cultivate interpersonal Customer/Partner relationships and cohesive team interactions
- Assertive self-starter with excellent organizational skills
- Intellectually curious about improving software business and technology
- Exposure to Databases (SQL, MySQL)
- Experience with ERPs (Oracle, SAP)

**What Does Sovos Offer You?**
- The tools to enhance your life - because we want you to enjoy your life outside of work and inside_
- Mentoring Programs
- Management Bootcamps and Development Trainings
- Yearly performance reviews where compensation and performance are assessed and rewarded generously
- Clear paths for growth within our roles (but we know that career development can be like a spider web, not a ladder - we give you the tools to move outside of your career as well
- Generous time off and benefits

Sovos is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment that celebrates diversity and where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. We do not discriminate against race, color, religions, national origin, age, sex, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic provided by law. At Sovos, all employees are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work.

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