Principal Engineer

Senior Engineering Principal

Location - Hartford or any US location

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of a new platform from start to finish, ensuring all components are connected and integrated seamlessly
• Define development processes that leverage cvs enterprise tooling to optimize productivity of developers
• Establish optimal cloud infrastructure that follows cvs enterprise standards to support the features being developed and train developers on how to use
• Establish high code quality standards that enhance efficiency and maintainability
• Establish best in class Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) practices
• Establish automated processes and testing framework to ensure code meets quality standards (including performance testing)
• Lead matrixed team of onshore/offshore software engineers which includes technical oversight/code reviews
• Design and implement microservices architecture to support integrations
• Design application architecture and complete proof of concept/proof of technology as needed
• Collaborate with external teams such as solution architecture, enterprise devops team, cloud engineering, infrastructure, etc
• Lead Database design throughout conceptual, logical and physical modeling
• Create SQL, DML/DDL, performance tuning and optimization with PostgreSQL or similar Database
• Lead root cause analysis efforts and implement preventative solutions to avoid reoccurring problems

Required Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience with designing and building software engineering solutions
• 7+ years of experience in a Technical leadership role, guiding teams in the design and implementation of complex software systems
• 7+ years of experience in building and maintaining large-scale applications using Java, Spring boot, Microservices and React or any modern frameworks
• 3+ years of experience in leading complex cloud migration or modernization projects while optimizing user experiences
• 3+ years of experience in authentication framework

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of cloud-native technologies, including Kubernetes, Docker, and serverless computing
• Experience in Public Cloud preferably GCP
• Proficiency in scripting and automation tools (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash, Terraform)
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI/CD, Argo CD
• Strong understanding of networking, storage, and database architectures in cloud environments
• Takes a hands on approach to designing and architecting scalable, robust, and maintainable systems
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Showcase a deep understanding of technology stack, architecture, and industry best practices