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Principal Software Engineer

Prometheus Group

Prometheus Group

Software Engineering
Raleigh, NC, USA
Posted on Nov 29, 2024

About Prometheus Group

Prometheus Group is a team of self-starters centered on being resourceful, accountable, and results focused. Career progress is based on merit and not years of service or attaining certifications. Our drive and dedication to creating great products for our global customers are at the heart of all we do! In joining Prometheus, you will become a part of the largest global provider of comprehensive enterprise asset management (EAM) software solutions that support the management life cycle for equipment maintenance and operations.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Principal Software Engineer to join our innovative development team. The ideal candidate will be an expert in object-oriented programming (OOP) using .NET technologies, with exposure to modern JavaScript libraries like React. This role involves tackling complex technical challenges, mentoring team members, implementing industry best practices, and collaborating closely with various product stakeholders.

You will be expected to take on the most complicated features while also mentoring less senior developers on coding practices, design patterns, and the overall processes to follow that lead to high quality code.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and development of complex, scalable software solutions using OOP principles in .NET.
  • Tackle the most challenging and intricate tasks within the development lifecycle.
  • Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, fostering their professional growth and technical skills.
  • Establish and enforce coding standards, unit tests, design patterns, and general best practices across the development team.
  • Execute spikes / POCs to prove, or disprove, an architecture, design, or concept.
  • Implement and oversee test-driven development (TDD) practices.
  • Conduct thorough code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
  • Collaborate closely with product managers, UX designers, and other stakeholders to define and implement software architecture and system designs.
  • Drive technical decision-making and provide expert advice to various departments within the organization.
  • Continuously evaluate and integrate emerging technologies and industry trends.
  • Lead the team in the implementation of security best practices and mentor others on their use.
  • Contribute to the ongoing improvement of development processes and methodologies.
  • Drive a craftsmanship approach to software engineering by focusing on quality (code quality and overall product quality)
  • Utilize your experiences and engineering best practices to recommend and institute changes that maximize velocity and achieve a constant rate from sprint to sprint.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Software Engineering, or a related field
  • 10+ years of experience in software development, with at least 7 years focusing on .NET technologies on a commercial software product
  • Expert-level knowledge of C# and .NET Framework/Core
  • Expert in writing and mentoring team members in the creation of unit tests
  • Expertise in troubleshooting performance problems and identifying and implementing a remediation.
  • Strong understanding of OOP principles and design patterns
  • Extensive experience with software architecture and system design
  • Proficiency in developing and consuming RESTful APIs
  • Experience with relational databases (e.g., SQL Server, Postgres) and ORM frameworks
  • Familiarity with modern JavaScript libraries, particularly React.
  • Proven track record of implementing and maintaining test-driven development practices.
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to mentor and guide team members
  • Experience working with cross-functional teams and various stakeholders.
  • Knowledge of microservices architecture and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS)
  • Experience setting up CI/CD pipelines and utilizing DevOps practices.
  • Strong understanding of Agile methodologies

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with ERP integrations (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Maximo)

Benefits Overview

We offer an attractive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our teammates:

  • Employee base HSA plan, dental, life and short-term disability coverage 100% paid for by Prometheus Group
  • HSA & FSA plan options
  • Retirement Savings with Generous Company Match & Immediate Vesting
  • Gym membership to O2 Fitness
  • Casual dress attire
  • Half-Day Fridays
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Company Outings, Trips & Activities

Prometheus Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.