Principal Software Engineer
Photon
Principal Software Engineer
Photon
Builds custom software and AI for big companies
The Value You Deliver
Design and build a quality solution which aligns with the technology blueprint and standard processes.
Solving the business solutions by working closely with the architects and giving highly to the design strategy and with the developers for the quality results
Using business knowledge to translate the vision for divisional initiatives into business solutions by developing sophisticated or multiple software applications and conducting studies of alternatives.
Analyzing and recommending changes in project development policies, procedures, standards, and strategies to development experts and management.
The Skills that are Key to this role
Technical / Behavioral
12+ years of experience developing Java and messaging based applications.
Experience in Spring and Spring Boot
Confirmed hands on experience with API Design and development of multi-layer architecture using Java/J2EE solutions.
Experience in Cloud technologies including Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, Azure
Experience on CD process and tools, testing frameworks and practices (GitHub, Jenkins, uDeploy, Stash)
Excellent understanding of Relational Databases, SQL, and ORM technologies (JPA2, Hibernate)
Strong understanding of REST API and Implementing Microservices
Design and develop database schema, PL/SQLs, stored procedures, and transactional SQL within DB2 / Oracle databases.
Expertise in GIT and branching strategies.
Hands-on exposure in resolving technical roadblocks involving multiple technologies.
Ensuring the effectiveness of code reviews, unit testing, and integration testing completeness
Helping to coordinate the delivery of technical components across internal/external technical teams.
Providing technical leadership and mentoring to more junior team members.
Giving to process-improvement initiatives to improve velocity for the product team.
The Skills that are Good To Have for this role
Able to be highly productive on an agile project delivery team.
Collaborate with DevOps engineering to implement continuous integration and deployment using Jenkins and uDeploy tools; analyzing code quality issues using Sonar; implementing application resiliency procedures using HP Operations Orchestration; and process management using HP Service Manager and ServiceNow
Maintain positive relationships with business partners.
The Expertise We’re Looking For
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science Engineering/ Information Technology, Information Systems
12+; years of hands-on technical experience
Strong teammate that thrives in a collaborative environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Quick learner and a great teammate
Experience in the financial services industry, preferably in the Digital Asset. Experience in blockchain development, especially with Ethereum, Solana, or other smart contract platforms.
.Strong understanding of digital asset lifecycle, including issuance, settlement, custody, and servicing. Experience with smart contract languages (e.g., Solidity, Rust, Move).
Compensation, Benefits and Duration
Minimum Compensation: USD 37,000
Maximum Compensation: USD 132,000
Compensation is based on actual experience and qualifications of the candidate. The above is a reasonable and a good faith estimate for the role.
Medical, vision, and dental benefits, 401k retirement plan, variable pay/incentives, paid time off, and paid holidays are available for full time employees.
This position is not available for independent contractors
No applications will be considered if received more than 120 days after the date of this post
Photon designs, builds, and runs custom software for large companies, combining an in-house creative agency with its own engineering teams. Its flagship client work includes rebuilding Samsung's US online store as a set of smaller linked services and creating Olive Garden's mobile app, which lets diners join the waitlist from their phones instead of waiting at the door. Clients hire Photon's teams to plan and code their apps, websites, and AI tools and to keep them running afterward, paying for the engineers and designers assigned to each project. Photon is privately held and based in London, with its US arm in Dallas and engineering centers in Chennai and Bengaluru.
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