Principal Software Engineer

3 months ago

Pawtucket, United States Collette Full time

Collette is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join our growing Technology Team. This is a hybrid role based at our headquarters in Pawtucket, RI.


About Collette: Let Us Show You the World

There has never been a better time to be in the travel industry. See the world, connect with others, and experience the immersive benefits of one of the trendiest industries when you join the Collette team As the longest-running tour operator in North America, our family-owned business leads the industry in innovation and expertise. Collette’s passionate team works hard to fulfill travel dreams and is always looking for talent that will help to shape the company’s future. Being part of the Collette team means having a willingness to grow, a desire to learn and ask questions, and a zest for seeing the world. From giving back to local communities to creating incredible experiences for a world of travelers and being part of a value-oriented team that cares for one another – Collette is all about the people. So, what are you waiting for? Your journey starts here.


Job Summary:

As a Principal Software Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in setting the technical principles and vison for our technology. You will provide technical leadership to teams of engineers, ensuring the delivery of high-quality software solutions. Your expertise in cloud-based, microservice applications will be crucial in architecting and implementing the scalable, efficient, and secure systems of our future. The Principal Software Engineer will have broad technical responsibility for all our applications, their design and how they integrate and communicate with each other. This role requires someone with a breadth of knowledge in back-end services, front-end applications, data management, and system communication and integration.


Primary Functions:

  • Technical Leadership: Provide strategic technical principles, vision and leadership across multiple teams, ensuring alignment with technology goals. Identify and mitigate technical risks, proactively developing solutions to potential problems.
  • Architecture & Design: Architect and design scalable, high-performance, and secure software solutions. Lead architecture design, code reviews, and technical discussions.
  • Development: Lead by example in coding best practices, code reviews, and hands-on development.
  • Mentorship: Mentor and guide junior and senior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
  • Innovation: Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies, continuously enhancing your skills and knowledge to drive innovation within the team.
  • Communication: Communicate complex technical concepts clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences. Provide learning opportunities to educate the team on emerging technologies.


Knowledge & Skills:

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science (preferred) or related field.
  • 12+ years of relevant work experience, demonstrating a deep understanding of software engineering principles and practices.
  • Proficiency in front-end technologies including React, Next.js and Node.js and back-end technologies including C#, Solr, and SQL Server.
  • Proficiency in API design and development and with cloud engineering, Azure services preferred.
  • Proven track record in building distributed microservices at scale, coupled with expertise in relational databases, preferably SQL Server.
  • Experience mentoring and coaching senior engineers.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Self-starter with a bias for action, a passion for innovation and continuous learning.


Bonus Points:

  • Master’s degree in computer science (preferred) or related field.
  • Experience in travel industry.
  • Experience in transformational projects from monolithic to decoupled services.


Above all, we're seeking an individual who is eager to immerse themselves in our business, embrace emerging technologies, and drive impactful change within our organization.

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