Principle Software Engineer

Solera•Westlake, TX

About The Position

As a Principle Software Engineer, you will serve as an individual contributor across several squads of software engineers and SDETs. You will collaborate with the engineering managers, senior principle engineers, principle engineers, and architects to provide technical strategy and direction, implementing requirements from product managers and UX designers. This role reports directly to the Director of Engineering. You will work on a primarily C# .Net SQL Server stack, with containerized microservices in Kubernetes (k8s) though your opportunity of impact will be across the portfolio. This role operates in a fast-paced environment with a focus on high quality and on-time delivery.

Requirements

12+ years of experience in software engineering with prior experience as a lead
Strong experience with GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code, or equivalent
Strong experience with true CI/CD processes and daily releases
Strong experience with C# .Net, SQL Server, Docker, and Kubernetes (k8s)
Strong experience in containerized microservices
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong communication skills to articulate technical concepts and solutions
Experience in leading technical projects and providing strategic direction
A passion for continuous learning and staying updated with industry trends
Familiarity with Jira and Agile methodologies
Understanding of SDLC processes and best practices
Ability to provide high-level estimations and contribute to roadmap refinement
A go-getter attitude with the ability to work autonomously and shape delivery
Focus on high quality and on-time delivery

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain high-quality software solutions
Lead technical discussions and provide guidance to the squad
Lead evolution and drive impact of the use of AI in the SDLC
Ensure the implementation of best practices in coding, testing, and deployment
Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver product features and improvements
Mentor and support lead engineers and junior developers
Utilize Jira for task management and tracking
Work across Scrum teams to follow Agile methodologies
Adhere to the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) processes
Provide high-level estimations for project planning
Participate in roadmap refinement and planning sessions
Support operational escalations and ensure timely resolution
Take ownership and have the autonomy to shape delivery