Senior Principal Architect

Scala, Remote, R-13452

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Locations

Austin, TX, USA

Experience Level

Entry

Junior

Mid

Senior

Expert

Desired Skills

Agile

Apache Spark

Data Structures & Algorithms

Elasticsearch

Groovy

Hadoop

Haskell

Scala

SCRUM

Python

Requirements

Minimum of 10 years of proven software systems design and delivery
Advanced programming skills and comfort with multiple languages
Significant experience working in a language that incorporates at least some functional features such as Scala, Python, F#, or Groovy
Significant experience working with relational databases. Storing and querying relational data should be second nature to you, including joining and grouping
Expert level understanding of fundamental computer science concepts such as the practical application of data structures and algorithmic complexity
Experience with and excellent understanding of data design options and tradeoffs faced when selecting data systems, protocols, sharing strategies, and normalization levels
A significant track record of constantly learning new technologies
Agile development experience. Scrum, Kanban, XP, etc
Energetic and has a passion for software development and emerging technologies

Responsibilities

Design and build scalable architectures using Scala, Akka, and related technologies
Mentor a team of Software Engineers and work closely with the business partners to ensure that the solutions planned will meet the business objectives
Write Scala code to populate and query our Elasticsearch cluster
Model analytical data in a searchable and scalable way
Create new ways of pivoting client data with Dun & Bradstreet rich datasets
Test and tune distributed Akka compute cluster
Build automated tests using Specs2
Provide leadership and guidance on pragmatic methods for measuring progress and the impact of changes
Collaborate on technical roadmaps with engineering leadership and business stakeholders

Desired Qualifications

Experience with functional languages like Scala, Haskell, or Clojure
Experience with search technologies like Elasticsearch or Solr
Experience with Akka or other distributed processing frameworks
Experience with big data, especially if you've used highly concurrent systems like Spark, Storm, or Hadoop to analyze data
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics

Why We Work at Dun & Bradstreet

Dun & Bradstreet unlocks the power of data through analytics, creating a better tomorrow. Each day, we are finding new ways to strengthen our award-winning culture and accelerate creativity, innovation and growth. Our 6,000+ global team members are passionate about what we do. We are dedicated to helping clients turn uncertainty into confidence, risk into opportunity and potential into prosperity. Bold and diverse thinkers are always welcome. Come join us!

Team Overview:

Our Dun & Bradstreet Hoovers team helps customers prospect and research through modern UI experiences and powerful backend systems. We build complex search solutions on top of scalable architectures that allow us to support hundreds of thousands of users and large data sets. We’re working hard to build the most advanced set of business data and analytics on the market.

We move fast and take great pride in what we’re building. If you love solving hard data problems, working with great teams, functional programming, and building scalable software using modern technologies like React, Scala, Elasticsearch, Postgres and Akka, we want to talk with you.

The Role:

The Hoovers team is looking for a Senor Principal Software Architect to design and lead development of business-critical software in the firm. This is an opportunity to create innovative solutions in a visible role where analytical skills, leadership, and a solid architectural background can be put to excellent use on the most impactful projects! The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of advanced system design and delivery. This person will partner with senior level internal stakeholders to manage expectations and prioritize delivery.

What You’ll Do:

Design and build scalable architectures using Scala, Akka, and related technologies.
Mentor a team of Software Engineers and work closely with the business partners to ensure that the solutions planned will meet the business objectives.
Write Scala code to populate and query our Elasticsearch cluster.
Model analytical data in a searchable and scalable way.
Create new ways of pivoting client data with Dun & Bradstreet rich datasets.
Test and tune distributed Akka compute cluster.
Build automated tests using Specs2.
Provide leadership and guidance on pragmatic methods for measuring progress and the impact of changes.
Collaborate on technical roadmaps with engineering leadership and business stakeholders.

Requirements (Must Have):

Minimum of 10 years of proven software systems design and delivery
Advanced programming skills and comfort with multiple languages
Significant experience working in a language that incorporates at least some functional features such as Scala, Python, F#, or Groovy.
Significant experience working with relational databases. Storing and querying relational data should be second nature to you, including joining and grouping.
Expert level understanding of fundamental computer science concepts such as the practical application of data structures and algorithmic complexity.
Experience with and excellent understanding of data design options and tradeoffs faced when selecting data systems, protocols, sharing strategies, and normalization levels
A significant track record of constantly learning new technologies.
Agile development experience. Scrum, Kanban, XP, etc.
Energetic and has a passion for software development and emerging technologies.

Preferences (Nice to Have):

Experience with functional languages like Scala, Haskell, or Clojure.
Experience with search technologies like Elasticsearch or Solr.
Experience with Akka or other distributed processing frameworks.
Experience with big data, especially if you’ve used highly concurrent systems like Spark, Storm, or Hadoop to analyze data.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics.

What we offer:

Generous paid time off, increasing with tenure.
100% paid parental leave after one year.
Paid sick time to care for yourself or family members.
Do Good Program: Paid volunteer days & donation matching.
Education assistance and extensive training resources.
Competitive 401k & Employee Stock Purchase Plan with company matching.
Health & wellness benefits, including a Gympass membership.
Medical, dental & vision insurance for you, your partner & dependents.
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Company Overview

Dun & Bradstreet seeks to create a global network of trust enabling clients to turn uncertainty into confidence, risk into opportunity, and potential into prosperity. The company is building on its world-class data and analytics—Dun & Bradstreet Data Cloud—to deliver more data and deeper insights.

Benefits

Medical and Prescription Drug: Comprehensive coverage through a choice of a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plan and Consumer Directed Health Plan (CDHP). The CDHP plan has a Health Savings Account (HSA) option. D&B contributes to the HSA each year.
Dental: Insurance including preventive care, basic care, major care and orthodontia
Vision: Coverage for routine eye exams and prescription lenses, frames and contact lenses
Health Care Accounts: Set aside before-tax dollars to pay for eligible health care expenses. You can choose a Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA).
Life Insurance: Company paid life insurance, as well as additional coverage including Basic, Supplemental, Spouse or Domestic Partner, and Child
Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance: Benefit that provides a payment if you suffer an accident that is fatal or dismembering
Business Travel Accident Insurance: Benefit that provides a payment if you are injured or die as a result of an accident while traveling on Company-approved business
Short-Term Disability (STD): Company provided benefit that offers you income protection for absence due to nonwork-related injury or illness
Long-Term Disability (LTD): Coverage that picks up when your STD ends. It provides income protection if you become totally disabled and are unable to work after 180 days of continuous disability.
Critical Illness Insurance: Insurance that is intended to supplement your medical and disability coverage. It provides a lump-sum benefit in the event you (or a covered family member) are diagnosed with a covered condition, such as cancer, heart attack, and more
Hospital Indemnity Insurance: Provides a lump-sum benefit to help you pay for costs in the event you (or a covered family member) are hospitalized.
Accident Insurance: Provides a lump-sum benefit to help you (or a covered family member) pay for costs for a covered injury and related services
401(k) Plan: Retirement plan into which you can make before-tax, Roth and after-tax contributions; company match is available along with a wide range of investment options
Personalized Planning & Advice (PP&A): Assistance with 401(k) investment decisions and financial wellness
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Set aside before-tax dollars to use towards eligible dependent child or adult care services
Legal Insurance Plan: Insurance plan that provides you with prepaid legal services to help you address a wide range of legal matters (i.e. home purchase, will creation, small claims court, dispute with a home contractor, and much more)
Home and Auto Insurance: Special group rates and discounts on protection of your home, car and other personal property
Commuter Benefit: Pay for your commuting expenses through before-tax payroll deductions
Pet Insurance: Plan that reimburses you for expenses incurred for covered services
Vacation days: 20 days and you are eligible to earn more based on your years of service
Holidays: 9 paid days that coincide with the national holidays when our US offices are closed, plus one floating holiday of your choice
Volunteer Days: Two days per year to volunteer
Unsick Day: One paid day off to visit the doctor when you are not sick
Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave: Up to 16 weeks of paid leave for the primary caregiver, and up to 2 weeks of paid leave for the secondary caregiver
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free confidential support, including access a network of professional counselors, and referrals on resources for everyday needs
Adoption Assistance: Reimbursement for eligible expenses related to adopting a child
Education Assistance: Provides financial assistance for outside education to enable team members to achieve greater results in their current position and/or to prepare team members for future assignments within Dun & Bradstreet

Company Core Values

Data-Inspired - We’re passionate about the power of data. It’s at the heart of everything we do.
Relentlessly Curious - We embrace the change in the world around us. We know it brings new problems to solve, new things to learn and new ways to grow.
Inherently Generous - We succeed by helping others succeed. We openly share our time and talent, and we confidently welcome the help of others.