Principal Software Engineer

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Westchester, IL, USA
Hybrid
Expert/Leader
Marketing Tech
The Role
Designs, develops, refactors, and maintains scalable Java and Spring web applications, APIs, microservices, and infrastructure components. Troubleshoots production issues, resolves complex scalability and integration problems, and improves code maintainability. Serves as a subject matter expert and mentor for junior engineers while contributing as both a team member and independent contributor.
Summary Generated by Built In

The Principle Software Engineer will be working as Java/Spring Server-side engineer to design, code and maintain web applications, apis and infrastructure components. Must be comfortable working in a team as well as individual contributor with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities
  • Responsible for designing and coding highly efficient and scalable software.
  • Accountable for refactoring and improving maintainability of the codebase.
  • Works on troubleshooting production issues and providing resolution.
  • Responsible for solving complex scalability, platform, and integration problems.
  • Act and SME for Jr level software engineers.
  • Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
  • Should be proficient in both application development, application support and maintenance of production system.
  • Minimum 10-12 years of application design and development experience
  • Expert level knowledge and experience with Java
  • Expert level knowledge and experience with Spring Framework
  • Expert knowledge and experience of developing and consuming Web Services using REST and SOAP.
  • Expert knowledge with Spring boot micro-service, Spring Cloud, API development and API security.
  • Experience working in relational databases: MySQL/Oracle/Postgres
  • Experience with Web and Application Servers, Tomcat preferred.
  • Experience writing unit and integration test, preferred Junit, Mockito.
  • Experience supporting and troubleshooting systems and software running in Prod.
  • Preferred Skills:
  • Experience with Agile Scrum
  • Experience with TDD and Pair Programming
  • Experience with modern CI/CD tools and deployment pipelines
  • Experience with Git/Bitbucket
  • Experience with AWS
  • Experience with containerization tools like Docker, Kubernetes
  • Experience with Full stack development using HTML5, Java Script,Type Script, AngularJS.
  • Office and/or remote work environment.
About Us

IAA Holdings, LLC (IAA)

IAA Holdings, LLC (IAA), a Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers company (NYSE: RBA) and (TSX: RBA), is a trusted global marketplace for insights, services, and transaction solutions for commercial assets and vehicles. Leveraging leading-edge technology and focusing on innovation, IAA’s unique platform facilitates the marketing and sale of total-loss, damaged and low-value vehicles. IAA serves a global buyer base – located throughout over 170 countries – and a full spectrum of sellers, including insurers, dealerships, fleet lease and rental car companies, and charitable organizations. Buyers have access to multiple digital bidding and buying channels, innovative vehicle merchandising, and efficient evaluation services, enhancing the overall purchasing experience. IAA offers sellers a comprehensive suite of services aimed at maximizing vehicle value, reducing administrative costs, shortening selling cycle time and delivering the highest economic returns.


RB Global full-time employees are offered medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurances. Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan and RB Global will match 100% for the first 4% contributed.  Employees will also receive 15 days of PTO each year.


Skills Required

  • 10-12 years of application design and development experience
  • Expert-level knowledge and experience with Java
  • Expert-level knowledge and experience with the Spring Framework
  • Expert knowledge of developing and consuming REST and SOAP web services
  • Expert knowledge of Spring Boot microservices, Spring Cloud, API development, and API security
  • Experience with relational databases, including MySQL, Oracle, or PostgreSQL
  • Proficiency in application development, production application support, and system maintenance
  • Experience supporting and troubleshooting production systems and software
  • Experience with web and application servers; Tomcat preferred
  • Experience writing unit and integration tests, preferably with JUnit and Mockito
  • Experience with Agile Scrum
  • Experience with TDD and pair programming
  • Experience with modern CI/CD tools and deployment pipelines
  • Experience with Git or Bitbucket
  • Experience with AWS
  • Experience with Docker or Kubernetes
  • Experience with full-stack development using HTML5, JavaScript, TypeScript, or AngularJS

Ritchie Bros. Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Ritchie Bros. and has not been reviewed or approved by Ritchie Bros..

  • Affordable Benefits Medical coverage is often considered very affordable, with low employee costs noted as a differentiator. Benefits begin on day one, which strengthens perceived value.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth PTO and paid holidays are part of the standard package across regions under RB Global. Day‑one eligibility and clear time‑off programs contribute to a well‑rounded offering.
  • Retirement Support A 401(k) with company match in the U.S. and RRSP match in Canada are offered, alongside an ESPP for employee ownership. These programs indicate solid retirement support across locations.

Ritchie Bros. Insights

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The Company
HQ: Westchester, IL
2,445 Employees
Year Founded: 1999

What We Do

Established in 1958, Ritchie Bros. (NYSE and TSX: RBA) is a global asset management and disposition company, offering customers end-to-end solutions for buying and selling used heavy equipment, trucks and other assets. Operating in a multitude of sectors, including construction, transportation, agriculture, energy, oil and gas, mining, and forestry, the company’s selling channels include: Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, the world’s largest industrial auctioneer offers live auction events with online bidding; IronPlanet, an online marketplace with featured weekly auctions and providing its exclusive IronClad Assurance® equipment condition certification; MarketplaceE, an online marketplace offering multiple price and timing options; Mascus, a leading European online equipment listing service; and Ritchie Bros. Private Treaty, offering privately negotiated sales. The company also offers sector-specific solutions including GovPlanet, TruckPlanet, Kruse Energy Auctioneers, and Cat® auctions, plus equipment financing and leasing through Ritchie Bros. Financial Services. For more information about the unprecedented choice provided by Ritchie Bros., visit RitchieBros.com.

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