Principal Software Developer - INGLES AVANZADO

PCI; Magdalena del Mar; Hybrid; PEN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model: Tue–Thu in office

100% Private Health Insurance coverage

Performance-based bonus

Clear career growth opportunities

Job summary

PCI Energy Solutions is a leading software provider for energy companies worldwide, delivering scalable, performance-focused platforms for decades. The role focuses on designing and building robust backend systems, leveraging Data Lakes and Lakehouse technologies, and enhancing observability in cloud-native environments.

The position requires Advanced English and on-site presence in Magdalena del Mar, Lima, with a hybrid work model (Tue–Thu in office).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, Systems Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in software engineering with Java and Spring (Backend).
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes including deployment and monitoring on Kubernetes.
• Hands-on with Data Lakes or Lakehouse (Iceberg, Snowflake, Databricks).
• Experience building data observability solutions with automated alerts.
• Experience with observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk, ELK).
• Strong presentation and documentation skills; distill complex tech info.
• Solid understanding of software architecture and OO programming.
• Experience with cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP) and microservices.
• Understanding of scalability, performance tuning, and security best practices.
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Availability to work on site Tue-Thu (Magdalena, Lima).
• Advanced English level.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design and development of software systems for performance and maintainability.
• Participate in code reviews and uphold best coding practices.
• Work with product managers and designers to align implementation with business goals.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve production performance and scalability issues.
• Stay current with technologies and adopt new tools for development efficiency.
• Ensure proper testing and continuous integration to minimize downtime.

Skills

Java & Spring (Backend)

Docker & Kubernetes

Data Lakes / Lakehouse

Data observability

Observability tools

Software architecture & OO design

Cloud infra (AWS/Azure/GCP)

SQL & NoSQL databases

Advanced English

Communication & presentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science / Systems Engineering or related field

Tools

Apache Iceberg

Snowflake

Databricks

Kubernetes

Prometheus

Grafana

Splunk

ELK Stack

Job description

Software Developer - Principal (INGLES AVANZADO)

PCI Energy Solutions formally Power Costs Inc.is the premier provider of software, superior customer support, and value-added services for energy companies worldwide. For almost 30-years, PCI has set the standard for developing customer-focused, customer-driven software to meet the constantly evolving needs of ISO/RTO market participants and bilateral traders. More than 50% of all the power generated in North America is optimized using the PCI Platform. 70% of Fortune 500 Utilities in the U.S. utilize PCI software solutions.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design and development of software systems, ensuring that projects are built with performance, scalability, and maintainability in mind.
• Participate in code reviews, establish and follow best coding practices, and ensure high-quality standards across the codebase.
• Work closely with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to ensure the technical implementation aligns with business goals.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve performance and scalability issues in production environments.
• Stay up to date with the latest technologies and industry trends and contribute to the adoption of new tools and processes that improve development efficiency.
• Continuous Integration: Ensure proper testing and continuous integration processes are followed to maintain software reliability and minimize downtime

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, System Engineering or related field
• 5+ years of relevant experience in software engineering with Java and Spring (Backend)
• Experience with containerization tools such as Docker and/or Kubernetes, including deploying and managing alerting/monitoring components on Kubernetes
• Hands-on programming experience (not just familiarity) with Data Lakes or Lakehouse architectures, such as Apache Iceberg, Snowflake, or Databricks
• Experience building or improving data observability solutions — e.g., detecting missing or incorrect data and triggering automated alerts
• Experience with observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk, ELK Stack) to monitor system health and diagnose production issues quickly
• Strong presentation and documentation skills, with the ability to distill complex technical information for both technical and non-technical audiences
• Solid understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and object-oriented programming
• Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP) and microservices architecture
• Understanding of system scalability, performance tuning, and security best practices
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases
• Availability to work on site from Tuesday to Thursday (Magdalena, Lima).
• Advanced English Level.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Performance-based bonus.
• Clear career growth opportunities.
• 100% Private Health Insurance coverage.
• Hybrid work model: Tuesday to Thursday in office (Magdalena del mar, Lima, Perú)
• Unlimited snacks and beverages available in the office.

EO Statement

PCI is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. PCI is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status

Company Website: https://www.pcienergysolutions.com/