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What you’ll be doing...In the role of Principal Engineer of Software Development, you will provide technical leadership for the design and implementation of complex, scalable software solutions primarily using Java Spring Boot and React. You will mentor technical teams and develop high-quality, robust applications that meet critical business needs within our evolving Customer Experience Platform (CXP) and FiOS Order management platform. You will leverage your full-stack expertise to build robust and scalable solutions while actively participating in the Agile development process.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
Leading the design and development of large-scale, distributed systems.
Implementing high-quality software solutions using Java and Spring Boot.
Working with API management platforms, Apigee, to design, develop, and secure APIs.
Utilizing Kibana for monitoring, analyzing, and visualizing application logs and performance metrics.
Managing and collaborating on code using GIT version control.
Providing technical guidance to the team, establishing best practices, coding standards, and development processes
Implementing robust build and deployment automation (CI/CD) practices.
Partnering with enterprise architects, product managers, and business stakeholders and translate complex requirements into technical designs.
Identifying and addressing performance bottlenecks to optimize application speed and scalability.
Demonstrating strong problem-solving skills to troubleshoot and resolve technical challenges.
You’ll need to have:
Bachelor's degree or four or more years of work experience.
Six or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through one or a combination of work and/or military experience, or specialized training.
Experience with Java and the Spring Boot framework, including deep knowledge of its ecosystem.
Experience with JavaScript/TypeScript and the React framework and related tooling.
Knowledge of software architecture principles, design patterns, microservices, and RESTful API design.
Even better if you have one or more of the following:
Experience with software development with a significant focus on backend and frontend technologies.
Experience with designing, and implementing complex, scalable, and high-performance web applications and distributed systems.
Knowledge of API Gateways, security gateways, and modern authentication/authorization patterns.
Experience mentoring technical teams.
Experience working in an Agile development environment.
Experience with CI/CD tools and practices (e.g., Jenkins).
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
Experience with FiOS domain and order manager
Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure), including containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
Experience with messaging/streaming platforms (e.g., Kafka, SQS, Kinesis, RabbitMQ).
Experience with caching technologies (e.g., Redis).
Knowledge of web security principles and best practices.
If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every “even better” qualification listed above.
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Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristics.
Benefits and CompensationOur benefits are designed to help you move forward in your career, and in areas of your life outside of Verizon. From health and wellness benefit options including: medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, AD&D insurance, identity theft protection, pet insurance and group home & auto insurance. We also offer a matched 401(k) savings plan, up to 8 company paid holidays per year and up to 6 personal days per year, paid parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition assistance, plus other incentives, we’ve got you covered with our award-winning total rewards package. Depending on the role, employees have the opportunity to receive compensation in the form of premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, allowances, etc. Newly hired employees receive up to 15 days of vacation per year, which grows with additional service. For part-timers, your coverage will vary as you may be eligible for some of these benefits depending on your individual circumstances.
The salary will vary depending on your location and confirmed job-related skills and experience. This is an incentive based position with the potential to earn more. For part-time roles, your compensation will be adjusted to reflect your hours.The annual salary range for the location(s) listed on this job requisition based on a full-time schedule is: $120,500.00 - $231,000.00.Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or four or more years of work experience
- Six or more years of relevant experience, including work, military experience, or specialized training
- Experience with Java and the Spring Boot framework, including its ecosystem
- Experience with JavaScript or TypeScript and the React framework and related tooling
- Knowledge of software architecture principles, design patterns, microservices, and RESTful API design
- Significant software development experience focused on backend and frontend technologies
- Experience designing and implementing complex, scalable, high-performance web applications and distributed systems
- Knowledge of API gateways, security gateways, and modern authentication and authorization patterns
- Experience mentoring technical teams
- Experience working in an Agile development environment
- Experience with CI/CD tools and practices, such as Jenkins
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field
- Experience with the FiOS domain and order management
- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure
- Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
- Experience with messaging or streaming platforms such as Kafka, SQS, Kinesis, or RabbitMQ
- Experience with caching technologies such as Redis
- Knowledge of web security principles and best practices
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