Principal Software Engineer

Kapsch TrafficCom América Latina; Bilbao; Presencial; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Kapsch TrafficCom América Latina is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead technical transformation across global platforms. This high-impact role focuses on architecting innovative software solutions, mentoring engineering talent, and driving best practices in a dynamic international environment. Candidates should have extensive experience in software development, particularly in technologies like .NET and Angular, and a passion for innovation. Join us to make a significant impact in our growing organization.

Servicios

International exposure and collaboration with diverse teams.

Opportunity to shape a Principal-level role.

Focus on continuous learning with modern technologies.

Formación

• 10+ years in front-end and back-end development.
• Expertise in .NET 7 and Angular or Blazor.
• Background in high-performance transaction systems.

Responsabilidades

• Enhance system architecture and design.
• Mentor and support developers through reviews and coaching.
• Develop and test software applications.

Conocimientos

.NET

Angular

Blazor

Test-Driven Development

Automated Testing

Cloud Architecture

Docker

Kubernetes

Data Visualization

Application Security

Herramientas

Jira

Confluence

Git

Descripción del empleo

For the first time, we’re hiring a Principal Software Engineer to shape the future of our tech platforms on a global scale. From cloud-first architecture to mentoring engineering talent, your impact will be felt across borders. Bring your vision — we’re ready to build it together.

This is a high-impact, high-visibility international role , where you will influence architecture, elevate engineering standards, and mentor teams across the organization. You’ll work with cutting-edge technologies and help us build scalable, secure, and performant solutions that power critical business processes.

If you are passionate about designing best-in-class software systems, driving innovation, and coaching others, we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

As our Principal Software Engineer, you will :

• Collaborate to enhance system architecture and design , keeping in mind the specific context and requirements where the system will be deployed.
• Adhere to and continuously improve software development guidelines to ensure quality and consistency.
• Develop and test software applications , simulating real-world scenarios as closely as possible.
• Write clean, efficient code and produce detailed technical specifications.
• Suggest and implement system improvements , balancing technical excellence with cost-effectiveness.
• Mentor and support developers , helping them grow through code reviews, coaching, and knowledge sharing.

What You Bring

We are looking for a well-rounded Principal Software Engineer with the following experience :

Core Technical Expertise

• 10+ years of experience in front-end and back-end development , with deep expertise in .NET 7 and Angular or Blazor .
• Prior experience in a Principal Software Engineer / Principal Software Developer role.
• Background in systems such as CRMs, Payment Processing, Business Process Improvement , and high-performance transaction systems .
• Strong experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD) and automated testing :
• Unit Testing : MSTest, NUnit
• UI & Performance Testing : Selenium, Nbomber
• Hands-on experience with cloud architecture across multiple platforms : Azure, AWS, Google Cloud .
• Solid knowledge of cloud deployment :
• Cloud storage & networking (AWS EBS, EFS, S3; Azure Accelerated Networking)
• Experience with containerization : Docker, Kubernetes.
• Working knowledge of message brokers : RabbitMQ, Kafka.
• Proficiency in scripting : Powershell, Bash.
• Familiarity with microservices architecture and mobile development .
• Strong understanding of system design principles for scalability and performance optimization.
• Experience using collaboration and project management tools : Jira, Confluence, Trello.
• Proficient with version control systems : Git.

Data & Reporting

• Database experience :
• ORM tools : NHibernate, Entity Framework.
• Expertise in reporting tools : Jasper Reports.
• Familiarity with :
• Elasticsearch and SonarQ for code quality and search.
• Power BI / Data Lake for data visualization and analysis.
• Grafana for monitoring and performance visualization.

Security & Communication

• Expertise in application and system security .
• Advanced level of English — essential for effective collaboration in a global team environment.

Why Join Us?

• First Principal-Level Role : You’ll be the first to shape this role and drive technical leadership across the organization.
• International Exposure : Collaborate with diverse teams across countries and cultures.
• Influence and Impact : Help define best practices, mentor future leaders, and contribute to strategic technical decisions.
• Continuous Learning : Work with modern technologies and contribute to an environment that values innovation and growth.

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