Principal Software Engineer

Principal Software Engineer - US RemoteWho We Are We are 8th Light, a remote-first software consultancy, we consider software design and development a craft. We’re driven by our deep commitment to excellence, and powered by our collective depth of knowledge and experience. Our team of expert developers and designers hold the title of "Crafter" to reflect our dedication to quality, our emphasis on continual learning, and our belief that software is truly a craft — something we take pride in, and value highly. We value colleagues who enjoy learning and teaching, which creates our collaborative organization.As a team of polyglot generalists — thinkers and doers ready to take on most any challenge that we encounter, we remain positioned to help an ever growing portfolio of client partners. If this approach to product and software development resonates with you, we'd love to talk.Who You AreYou’ve shown long-term repeated success on a variety of projects, typically over the course of 10+ years. You can be the go-to leader for any software development engagement. You have a broad and deep range of expertise that allows you to make an immediate impact on projects. In your previous experience, you have:Written production-quality code in the following languages: Python, Java, Javascript,and ReactBuilt high-quality, maintainable software collaboratively, incrementally, and pragmaticallyBuilt larger features or subsystemsUsed context-appropriate automated testing to inform software design choices and catch bugsDebugged and refactored pre-existing code to incrementally improve itCollaborated with teams using Git, MacOS/Linux, and CI/CDAddressed architecture-level concerns such as scalability, security, reliability, and performanceLed projects or teamsBrought together people from different functions and perspectives in forums that encourage idea sharing, collaboration, and problem solvingMade thoughtful recommendations and set direction in the face of ambiguityMentored and shared knowledge with colleaguesActively sought out and effectively given feedbackCommunicated empathically with stakeholders and colleaguesCollaboratively led stakeholders to balance technical considerations with product and user needsWhat You’ll Do At 8th LightAs a lead technologist on projects, you’ll work with a variety of clients, typically one to two in a year, and in a variety of languages over the course of your career with us. You’ll lead more complicated projects, leading teams to do so. You’ll work with colleagues who share your passion for creating software. You’ll invest time developing your skills and sharing what you know. You’ll be responsible for:Making immediate contributions to projects, rapidly building trust with clientsWorking pragmatically to balance technology choices while delivering high-quality work within deadlinesLeading architecture and software design discussionsGenerating new potential solutions to challenges (technical and non-technical) in partnership with team members and clientsLeading or initiating formal feedback conversations with teams and clients via retrospectivesClearly articulating and documenting outcomes and driving forward action itemsEnsuring your team has a healthy, prioritized, estimated backlog Managing high-level project roadmaps as the team lead for large engagementsMaintaining relationships with client technical leadersRegular syncs with the client to provide status updates, and for identifying and evaluating risks and presenting potential solutionsServing as a mentor to those on your teamsIdentifying and resolving blockers to team progressContributing to 8th Light by serving as a mentor to apprentices, leading or designing workshops internally or for clients, representing 8th Light in the tech community, or supporting our hiring processesNice to HaveWe work across many areas, and encourage anyone with the experience listed to apply. We would particularly like to encourage applicants with experience in the following areas:Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning (ML)infrastructure as codedata engineeringCI/CD pipelinesDevSecOps & DevOpsHow You’ll be SupportedWe want our people to feel supported and encouraged to embrace their most authentic selves. Our wellness package at 8th Light is centered around the Whole YOU. Offerings that include:An L&D Program which includes: Learning budget, and in-person learning opportunitiesCoworking to support our global teamFlexible PTO & flexible work scheduleWellness days12 weeks of new parent leave available for eligible employeesSemi annual promotion panelSee our full list of BenefitsJoin Us –– 8th Light is Fully RemoteWe recognize that creating a truly diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization is an ongoing journey, and we’re excited to share our journey with you. We have a proud tradition of hiring talented colleagues with unusual career experiences. We're more interested in your experiences, results, and impact than brand names, degrees, or keywords that may appear on your resume.8th Light currently recruits and supports a distributed team of employees in various states who work remotely. In this new workplace landscape, it is rare that our consulting engagements require travel for current roles. We are committed to supporting, onboarding, growth, and engagement of employees who choose to work remotely on a permanent basis. For team members who seek to work in-office, where local regulations allow, we can provide an experience that supports in-person social interaction and collaboration in our hub cities of Chicago, New York, London and Los Angeles. Compensation:At 8th Light, we are committed to a compensation philosophy that is transparent, fair, and helps us attract and retain top talent in alignment with our company’s strategic growth goals and clients’ needs.We benchmark our salaries using Geographic Structures to establish competitive pay ranges within the regions where 8th Lights live. Our pay ranges for our Principal Crafter position within our four US structures are as follows:Structure 1 (Tampa Metro, Ohio, Tennessee, Wisconsin)RANGE: $151,535-$189,418 USDStructure 2 (Chicago Metro, Miami Metro, Philadelphia Metro, Raleigh Metro ) RANGE: $159,240-$199,050 USDStructure 3 (Austin Metro, Boston Metro , DC Metro)RANGE: $169,513-$211,892 USDStructure 4 (Los Angeles, Seattle, New York City)RANGE: $176,705- $220,881 USDReach out to [email protected] for more relevant information pertaining to your local market.Originally posted on Himalayas

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