Principal Engineer - IT Software

Responsibilities:

• Lead design, implement, and manage large-scale cloud infrastructure, including Kubernetes platforms on Azure and other public cloud providers. Ensure scalability, security, and resilience
• Partner closely with cybersecurity and enterprise architects to define cloud best practices. Shape and promote cloud architecture that aligns with business goals and industry standards.
• Serve as a technical mentor to the engineering team, providing guidance on best practices, design patterns, and emerging technologies in cloud computing and DevOps.
• Spearhead initiatives to automate infrastructure through Infrastructure as Code (IaC) technologies. Champion innovation by adopting and implementing cutting-edge cloud technologies.
• Oversee the lifecycle of cloud solutions and platforms, ensuring they remain updated and aligned with industry standards and organizational requirements.
• Effectively communicate product strategy, technical changes, and cloud platform roadmaps to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Monitor cloud systems for availability, performance, and cost efficiency. Implement strategies to optimize resource usage, troubleshoot issues, and continuously improve cloud environments.
• Diagnose and resolve complex cloud infrastructure issues. Provide expert support and conduct root cause analysis to address critical incidents, taking preventive actions to avoid future occurrences.
• Participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation, supporting business-critical applications and systems.

Requirements:

• Skills Required: Java, Angular, AWS, Azure.
• Experience Range: 9 - 14 years.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, technology, information systems (CIS/MIS), engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience/training.
• 9+ years of experience designing, developing, and implementing large-scale solutions in production environments.
• Master's degree in computer science, computer engineering, technology, information systems (CIS/MIS), engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience/training.
• Airline industry experience.
• Experience with DevOps toolchain methodologies, including CI/CD and GitOps, and the ability to drive continuous improvement through automation and operational excellence.
• Ability to optimize solutions for security, performance, resiliency, reliability, and cost efficiency.
• Exceptional ability to convey complex ideas verbally, in writing, in code, and through technical documentation and diagrams.
• Proficiency in Agile methodologies, such as SCRUM, to lead and participate in cross-functional project teams.
• Skilled in mentoring and guiding junior engineers to enhance their technical skills and professional growth.
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing with all levels within the organization.

Skills, Licenses, and Certifications:

• Technical expertise in the following technologies:
• Programming Languages: Java, Python, C#, Javascript/Typescript, Golang.
• Frameworks: Spring/SpringBoot, FastAPI.
• Front-end Technologies: Angular/React.
• Deployment Technologies: Kubernetes, Docker.
• Source Control: GitHub, Azure DevOps.
• CICD: GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps.
• Data management: PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis.
• Integration/API Technologies: Kafka, REST, GraphQL.
• Infrastructure as code: Terraform, YAML.
• GitOps: Argo CD, Fleet.
• Container orchestration: Kubernetes.
• Cloud networking and security in Azure and AWS.