Principal Software Engineer

Accommodations Plus International; Markham; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company specializing in crew accommodation solutions is seeking a Principal Software Engineer. The role involves technical leadership in software design and system modernization, requiring expertise in Java, Angular, and AWS. The candidate will work collaboratively across teams to elevate development standards and lead architectural initiatives.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Principal, Lead, or Staff Software Engineer.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a knack for complex system architecture.
• Experience with microservices architecture preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of scalable software systems.
• Provide technical direction in modernizing legacy systems.
• Mentor development teams and promote engineering excellence.

Skills

Java

Angular

AWS

MySQL

PostgreSQL

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Principal Software Engineer

Location: Markham, Ontario Job Type: Full-Time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Software Engineerto join our expanding technology team. This pivotal role requires a proven technical leader who will guide the architectural design and development of scalable, high-performance systems. Deep expertise in Java, Angular, AWS, and relational databases such as MySQL and PostgreSQL (or similar technologies) is essential.

The Principal Software Engineer will collaborate extensively across multiple teams and stakeholder groups, many of whom contribute to the same core systems with varying levels of maturity and diverse coding practices. A critical aspect of this role involves unifying and elevating development efforts through technical guidance, code quality standards, and comprehensive architectural leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership and System Design: Lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable, robust software systems, setting benchmarks for engineering excellence.
• Architectural Modernization: Provide technical direction in the modernization of legacy systems, identifying strategic opportunities for refactoring, re-architecting, or replacement with contemporary technologies.
• Mentorship and Engineering Excellence: Offer technical leadership and mentorship to development teams, fostering a culture of engineering excellence and continuous improvement.
• Cross-Functional Alignment: Collaborate closely with a broad group of stakeholders and engineering teams, many of whom contribute to shared systems with varying coding standards and system maturities, to establish and align on consistent, scalable best practices.
• Complex Problem Resolution: Analyze intricate business and technical challenges, designing elegant, maintainable, and extensible solutions.
• Quality Assurance and Standards: Conduct comprehensive architecture and code reviews to ensure adherence to industry standards and internal guidelines.
• Technological Innovation: Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, recommending tools, frameworks, and practices that enhance productivity and quality.

Qualifications

• Experience: Proven experience as a Staff, Principal, or Lead Software Engineer, or a similar senior-level role, with a strong record of technical leadership.
• Technical Proficiency: Demonstrated strong proficiency in Java, Angular, and AWS.
• Database Experience: Hands-on experience with relational databases such as MySQL and PostgreSQL.
• System Architecture: A track record of designing and building scalable, distributed systems.
• Collaboration and Alignment: Demonstrated success in collaborating with and aligning multiple development teams with differing coding standards and system maturity levels.
• Architectural Understanding: Deep understanding of software architecture principles and modern engineering best practices.
• Analytical Skills: Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to simplify complex systems.
• Communication: Strong communication skills and extensive experience working cross-functionally in a collaborative environment.
• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with microservices architecture and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Prior experience in mentoring and fostering the growth of engineering teams.

We invite qualified candidates who are prepared to make a significant impact on our technological landscape to apply.

Who We Are

API is the global leader for crew accommodation solutions, and we are changing the way businesses manage travel. Our technology platform streamlines the entire crew planning process, making day-to-day operations more efficient and elevating the crew layover experience. API’s proprietary technology, mobile solutions and our experienced team are positioned to offer our clients a complete, end-to-end platform that integrates seamlessly into their process. We are looking for dynamic, creative, and tech savvy individuals to join our team. If you are passionate about hard work, providing impeccable service, technology, and solutions to our clients then API may be a great fit for you!

Other Duties

Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time according to business needs.

The performance of additional responsibilities if you are designated as a Data Protection Champion (DPC), Senior Information Risk Owner (SIRO) or Information Assurance Accounting Officer (IAAO).

Work Environment

This position operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

AAP/EEO Statement

Accommodations Plus International is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.