Principal IT Software Engineer

- Design, develop, and uphold end-to-end software solutions that fulfill complex business and technical requirements. - Spearhead architectural conversations and make informed technical choices for assigned projects, ensuring scalability, reliability, and maintainability. - Produce clean, well-documented, and high-quality code in accordance with established engineering standards. - Identify and oversee technical dependencies across teams and systems, consistently communicating cross-team impacts. - Engage in sprint planning and backlog refinement to ensure reliable delivery of sprint commitments. - Aid in Program Increment (PI) planning by defining scope, recognizing risks, and aligning technical work with longer-term goals. - Track progress towards commitments and promptly escalate risks or blockers to management to preserve delivery timelines. - Collaborate with product owners, architects, and cross-functional stakeholders to guarantee alignment of technical solutions with business objectives. - Mentor junior and mid-level engineers while offering continuous feedback on code quality, technical approach, and career development. - Lead peer code reviews and foster a culture of ongoing improvement within the development team. - Actively participate in the wider IT development community by sharing knowledge, presenting best practices, and supporting educational initiatives for peers. - Assist in identifying, evaluating, and mitigating technical risks during the software development lifecycle. - Collaborate thoroughly with cross-functional teams, including product management, QA, infrastructure, and other engineering groups, to deliver integrated solutions. - Clearly and effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.