Principal Software Engineer- Application Architect

Rok Systems - Grand Rapids, MI

Full-time - Senior

Grand Rapids, MI

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Principal Software Engineer - Application Architect is responsible for the technical design and application architecture in both on-prem and cloud environments. This role involves enhancing integration and efficiency, providing technical guidance to software teams, and contributing to the company's multi-year tech strategy. The engineer will work independently or collaboratively with the engineering team, documenting and developing systems to address issues identified through customer feedback or testing.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and oversee the software design process for assigned projects
• Contribute to system and application architecture
• Facilitate new software implementation
• Work on advanced, complex technical projects that require leading-edge technical knowledge
• Recommend new technologies that can help increase productivity
• Evaluate existing processes and procedures to identify areas that need optimization
• Assess the efficiency of technologies, tools, and packages
• Build, set up, and improve systems, procedures, and application code
• Collaborate across the Engineering department on projects and prototypes
• Define cost and timeline estimates for development work
• Collect and interpret analytical and performance data, as well as prepare progress reports
• Translate business requirements to technical specifics and develop software architecture and design based on product requirements
• Keep up to date on the latest industry technologies and solutions, validate the software developed and debug code issues
• Support internal and external customers for software in testing and production environments
• Coordinate with other team members on projects using a variety of communication methods such as email, video conferencing, and instant messaging
• Support lower-level engineers and help mentor them on their career path
• Provide feedback to staff's direct-line management regarding performance and development

Requirements

• 10+ years' related experience in software development
• At least 4 years of recent experience in application architecture in cloud environments
• A bachelor's degree in a related field (Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, etc.)
• Expertise in at least three relevant programming languages
• Proficient in relevant database types
• Able to communicate effectively with peers, internal teams, management and external customers
• Follows directions and completes tasks as expected
• Takes initiative on resolving issues and improving the codebase
• Able to design and build out task hierarchies for new products as well as product features and fixes
• Able to lead teams in technical direction and assist Tech Leads/Project Managers with workload planning and distribution
• Able to mentor lower-level software engineers
• Able to identify weaknesses in architecture and security
• Experience architecting a new product line
• Experience with product development from inception to completion on at least one project
• Good verbal communication
• Positive teamwork skills and attitude with all levels of the company

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of Web/HTML5 programming
• Experience with programming for Windows and Linux targets
• Unit testing experience and in-depth knowledge of test-driven development concepts
• Familiarity with design patterns and how to implement them
• Troubleshooting and debugging strategies and best practices

Benefits

• AvaSure sponsored Medical, Dental & Vision
• Safe Harbor 401K with Employer Matching up to 4%
• HSA Employer Contributions, Employer Paid Life, Short-term and Long-term Disability, and AD&D Insurance Plans
• Flexible Time Off Plan & Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• Generous Tuition Assistance & Continuing Education Reimbursement available
• Employee Referral Bonus