Principal Software Engineer

Title: [Remote] Principal Software Engineer

Location: Woodland Hills United States

Job Description:

Most roles at Convoso function as "hybrid" with some opportunities for travel to in-person business events and company meetings. For remote positions, Convoso's U.S. hiring is open to candidates who are residents of the following states: AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MA, MI, NC, NJ, NV, NY, OH, PA, SC, TX, UT, VA.

The Job:

You will be instrumental in working closely with our leadership team to architect, develop, and implement secure, scalable, and critical business solutions.

Responsibilities summary:

• Technical Leadership & Architecture:
• Take full technical ownership of projects by collaborating with departmental heads, managers, and stakeholders to understand project goals.
• Design and document High-level Architecture, gaining consensus from Architects, the development team, and product management.
• Based on the architecture, define technical requirements and create necessary development tickets.
• Design, implement, and evaluate algorithms and database queries to ensure the scalability and stability of our SaaS Platform.
• Create and maintain essential design documents, including Process and Sequence Diagrams.
• Development & Quality Assurance:
• Develop and implement new features and optimize existing ones for maximum performance, ensuring alignment with business needs.
• Write clean, secure, reliable, maintainable, and testable code with a robust design and build effective data models.
• Respond professionally and promptly to bug reports and provide essential support for production issues.
• Code reviews, and Continuous Integration to deliver high-quality software and rapidly address bugs.
• Consistently document code (procedural, modular, and database levels) by listing descriptions, special instructions, and database changes.
• Team & Project Management:
• Collaborate with Product / Engineering Leads on team assignments and support the onboarding and training of new team members.
• Establish and communicate clear expectations and goals for project team members.
• Ensure frequent communication with the team and stakeholders, providing progress updates and amending tasks as needed.
• Proactively address and resolve team priorities and blockers efficiently by fostering a collaborative environment, scheduling necessary meetings, and offering support to close skill gaps.
• Foster strong collaboration among team members, follow up on tasks, and organize team meetings when required.
• Deliver quality features on time and within budget, executing against project plans and delivery commitments.
• Ensure the correct and continuous operation of the services your team owns.

Who You Are:

• Core Experience:
• 6+ years of experience with Python (Django, Flask) or PHP (Symfony, Zend, Laravel) MVC frameworks.
• 5+ years of experience designing and building large-scale enterprise web/SaaS applications.
• 4+ years of experience with MySQL or other relational databases, including the ability to handle complex raw SQL queries for large datasets.
• Extensive experience with Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) concepts and design patterns.
• Deep understanding and experience with clean coding principles, code refactoring, code review practices, and creating automated unit tests.
• Experience in both architecture and implementation-level software design.
• Knowledge and experience in the design and development of relational databases.
• Technical Stack:
• Optional Experience with front-end Javascript frameworks (Angular, React, or Vue.js).
• Experience with Unit/Functional testing.
• Knowledge of microservices and Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) implementations.
• Process & Methodology:
• 3+ years of experience working within an Agile framework.
• Experience navigating complex development environments, translating abstract concepts into detailed software deliverables.
• Soft Skills & Other:
• Ability to effectively communicate across the team and different departments.
• Ability to prioritize business needs.
• Proven ability to develop software solutions that meet requirements focusing on quality and timeline.

Work Perks Worth The Hype:

• Competitive compensation package
• Stock options
• 100% covered premiums for employees; Medical, Dental, Basic life insurance, Long term disability
• Affordable Vision plan and optional FSA
• PTO, Paid Sick Time, Holidays, Bereavement time, Parental Leave
• Your birthday off
• 401k program with generous company match
• No cost Employee Assistance Program and Travel Assistance
• Monthly Gym membership reimbursement
• Monthly credits toward food & beverage
• Company Outings
• On and offsite team building events
• Paid training for departments
• Apple laptop (most roles)
• And a team of highly experienced and kind colleagues!
• HQ Office:
• Casual office environment & dress
• Daily catered lunches
• Fully stocked kitchen (Dietary restriction-friendly)
• Happy Hours
• Monthly Massages
• On-site Car Wash
• Free Parking

Compensation:

The base salary range is: $175,000 - $185,000

The Base Pay Range for this position is based on the industry benchmark for position, function, level and the company's compensation strategies. However, final offers may vary from the amount listed based on geography, candidate experience and expertise, and other objective business. Convoso's compensation package also includes equity for all eligible U.S full time roles and exceptional benefits, including generous 401k match.

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