Principal Software Engineer

Job Details

Description

JOB TITLE: Principal Software Engineer

DEPARTMENT: Transportation

REPORTS TO: Chief Technology Officer

JOB LOCATION: Remote (U.S. based)

TRAVEL: No

Summary Of Position

The Software Engineer works as part of the Software Engineering team to understand, design, and implement features. Works with Product Owners, Quality Engineers, and Support to understand requirements, develop a design and implementation plan, execute the plan, and deliver value for products.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and maintenance of web applications using PHP and Vue.js.
• Write clean, well-documented, and efficient code.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to best practices.
• Collaborate with designers and product managers to implement user interfaces and features.
• Troubleshot and debug software issues.
• Learn to adopt new technologies and development methodologies.
• Contribute to the improvement of existing systems and processes.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to project planning.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications (education And Experience)

• Associate degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field or equivalent practical experience.
• 7 years of experience in software engineering
• Basic understanding of object-oriented programming principles.
• Familiarity with PHP and/or JavaScript and modern JavaScript frameworks, particularly Vue.js.
• Knowledge of HTML, CSS, and responsive design principles.
• Familiarity with version control systems, such as GIT.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A passion for learning and staying up to date with new technologies.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications (education And Experience)

• Experience with RESTful API’s and web services.
• Familiarity with database systems (e.g. MySQL, PostgreSQL).
• Exposure to testing frameworks (e.g. PHPUnit, Jest).
• Understanding of Agile development methodologies.
• Personal projects or contributions to open-source projects showcasing your skills.
  
  

Not currently recruiting from California, Colorado, Connecticut, Maryland, Nevada, New Jersey, Ohio, Rhode Island, Washington, or New York