Consulting/Principal Software Engineer

This position provides assistance and input to management, develops and leads large multifunctional development activities, solves complex technical problems, writes complex code for computer systems, and serves as a senior source of expertise. The position may also provide sizing or budget recommendations to management. 

Responsibilities 

• Serve as a primary technical point of contact for external technology resources. 
• Provide design input across a product. 
• Work directly with customers and end users. 
• Serve as a key person on coding and technical issues. 
• Interface with other technical personnel or team members to finalize requirements. 
• Write and review portions of detailed specifications for the development of system components of moderate complexity. 
• Complete complex bug fixes. 
• Design and work with complex data models. 
• Mentor lead software developers on development methodologies and optimization techniques. 
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Requirements 

• 10+ years of Software Engineering experience. 
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent experience required; advanced degree preferred. 
• Expertise in software development processes (e.g., Agile, Waterfall). 
• Knowledge of data modeling, design and manipulation, optimization, and best practices. 
• Knowledge of normalized/dimensional data modeling principles and their application to complex business needs. 
• Familiarity with industry technology language development trends. 
• Experience in test-driven development and maintenance, including techniques for applying best practices for overall project benefit. 
• Experience with multiple data storage subsystems. 
• Strong budgeting and finance skills. 
• Proficiency in the use and development of applicable desktop tool sets. 
• Experience in partnering and leading internal and external technology resources in solving complex business needs. 
• Strong interpersonal skills. 
• Experience with various resource models such as Managed Services and/or Staff Augmentation. 
• Knowledge of industry best practices in external resource development. 
• Solid knowledge of architectural principles. 
• Ability to partner and lead internal and external technology resources in solving complex business needs. 
• Proficiency with data manipulation languages including optimization techniques. 
• Ability to design and work with complex data models. 
• Experience in development languages including but not limited to: Java/J2EE, JavaScript, JSP, C/C++, HTML, XML, SQL, Windows, UNIX, and .Net. 
• Experience using and developing applicable tool sets. 
• Strong organizational, project planning, time management, and change management skills across multiple functional groups and departments. 
• Advanced problem-solving experience involving leading teams in identifying, researching, and coordinating resources to troubleshoot and diagnose complex project issues, and extracting/translating findings into alternatives/solutions. 
• Advanced communication (verbal and written) and customer service skills. Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills applicable to a wide audience, including senior and executive management, customers, etc., presenting information concisely and effectively to clients and various departments using assorted communication mediums.