Sr Principal Software Engineer

Objectives

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality software applications using Java and Python.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.

• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.

• Identify and correct bottlenecks and fix bugs.

• Help maintain code quality, organization, and automation.

• Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies.

Competencies

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• Minimum of 12+ years of professional software development experience.

• Strong proficiency in Java and Python.

• Experience with software development methodologies and best practices.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Knowledge of data science and related tools/technologies is a plus.

• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).

• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).

• Understanding of machine learning concepts and frameworks.

• Experience with big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark).

• Experience with AWS streaming services (e.g., Kinesis, Kafka on AWS).

• Strong knowledge of Java frameworks (e.g., Spring, Hibernate).

Gen is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on merit, experience, and business needs, without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions), genetic information, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, military or veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local law. Gen strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination based on such protected characteristics and seeks to recruit the most talented candidates from diverse cultures and backgrounds. 

We also consider employment-qualified individuals with arrest and conviction records. In addition, we will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Learn more about pay transparency. 

Gen complies with all anti-discrimination laws. 

To conform to U.S. export control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorizations from the U.S. Government.