Principal Software Developer

Syniverse Technologies LLC; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/remote work

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Syniverse is the world’s most connected company. It develops the technology that keeps devices online and enables seamless connectivity for billions of people and companies worldwide.

This Principal Software Developer role focuses on design, debugging, testing, and deployment within an evolving product landscape. The position emphasizes mentoring junior engineers, cross-functional collaboration, and delivering high-quality software aligned with business goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in software development including design, coding, testing, debugging, and support.
• Strong foundation in Java, Unix/Linux, shell scripting, SQL, and PL/SQL.
• Experience with software development using Java, PL/SQL, SQL, C#, or similar languages.
• Experience with Oracle and/or PostgreSQL databases.
• Experience with Linux/Unix environments and shell scripting.
• Experience with Apache Tomcat and API development.
• Extensive debugging and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, enhance, troubleshoot, and maintain software programs and components for new and existing products.
• Modify existing software to correct issues, adapt to new hardware, or upgrade interfaces and improve performance.
• Research, design, develop, and test complex scripts.
• Perform technical reviews of requirements, analyze source data and provide gap analysis.
• Professionally maintain software and create updates to address customer and company concerns, needs, and design requirements.
• Analyze and test programs and products before formal launch.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software aligned with business goals and operational needs.
• Actively identify ways to improve business software processes and interactions.
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve software quality, system performance, business processes, and development processes.
• Support and mentor team members, as well as support leaders in achieving department goals.

Skills

Java

Unix/Linux

Shell scripting

SQL

PL/SQL

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Oracle

PostgreSQL

Linux/Unix

Apache Tomcat

API development

Job description

Syniverse is the world’s most connected company. Whether we’re developing the technology that enables intelligent cars to safely react to traffic changes or freeing travelers to explore by keeping their devices online wherever they go, we believe in leading the world forward. Which is why we work with some of the world’s most recognized brands. Eight of the top 10 banks. Four of the top 5 global technology companies. Over 900 communications providers. And how we’re able to provide our incredible talent with an innovative culture and great benefits.

Who We’re Looking For

The Principal Software Developer role performs coding, debugging, testing and troubleshooting throughout the application development process, designing and developing software applications. This role is responsible for learning the codebase, attending design meetings, writing code, fixing bugs, and assisting the development team in all design-related tasks. This role will also act as mentor for junior team members.

Some of What You’ll Do

Scope of the Role: Direct Reports: This is an individual contributor role with no direct reports

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, enhance, troubleshoot, and maintain software programs and components for new and existing products.
• Modify existing software to correct issues, adapt it to new hardware, or upgrade interfaces and improve performance.
• Research, design, develop, and test complex scripts.
• Perform technical reviews of requirements, analyze source data and provide gap analysis.
• Professionally maintain software and create updates to address customer and company concerns, needs, and design requirements.
• Analyze and test programs and products before formal launch.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software aligned with business goals and operational needs.
• Actively identify ways to improve business software processes and interactions.
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve software quality, system performance, business processes, and development processes.
• Support and mentor team members, as well as support leaders in achieving department goals.

Experience, Education, and Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in software development, including design, coding, testing, debugging, and support.
• Strong foundation in Java, Unix/Linux, shell scripting, SQL, and PL/SQL.

Additional Requirements

• Experience with software development using technologies such as Java, PL/SQL, SQL, C#, or similar programming languages.
• Experience working with Oracle and/or PostgreSQL databases in large-scale environments.
• Experience with Linux/Unix environments and shell scripting.
• Experience with Apache Tomcat and API development.
• Extensive functional testing and debugging skills.
• Experience developing reusable shared components and frameworks in a Linux-based environment.
• Working knowledge of basic database administration activities.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with transaction rating and invoicing systems - including e-invoicing protocols is a plus.
• Knowledge of financial accounting systems including tax application is a plus.
• Knowledge of telecommunication protocols is a plus.

#LI-Hybrid - Why You Should Join Us

Join us as we write a new chapter, guided by world-class leadership. Come be a part of an exciting and growing organization where we offer a competitive total compensation, flexible/remote work and with a leadership team committed to fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and transparent organizational culture. At Syniverse connectedness is at the core of our business. We believe diversity, equity, and inclusion among our employees is crucial to our success as a global company as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people who want to help us connect the world. At Syniverse, we enable seamless connections between the proliferating devices and networks that make the world work. Billions of people and companies depend on us every moment of the day. What does that mean for you? Your career? Your future? Let your imagination roam. We’re for people ready to do the new thing, the next thing, the next big thing that will change how the world connects. We’re for people who want to make a difference while making their mark. Who seek out problems to solve. Who don’t wait for an invitation. Who plan to do more tomorrow than they did today. The work you do here, the work we do together with customers, in locations all around the globe, will reach every corner of the earth. There’s no limit to where your ideas, your ambition, your opportunities, will take you. Everything we do amplifies you.