Principal Software Engineer (Shared Applications - R&D Technology)

Company Description

IFS is a billion-dollar revenue company with 7000+ employees on all continents. Our leading AI technology is the backbone of our award-winning enterprise software solutions, enabling our customers to be their best when it really matters–at the Moment of Service™. Our commitment to internal AI adoption has allowed us to stay at the forefront of technological advancements, ensuring our colleagues can unlock their creativity and productivity, and our solutions are always cutting-edge.

At IFS, we’re flexible, we’re innovative, and we’re focused not only on how we can engage with our customers but on how we can make a real change and have a worldwide impact. We help solve some of society’s greatest challenges, fostering a better future through our agility, collaboration, and trust.

We celebrate diversity and understand our responsibility to reflect the diverse world we work in. We are committed to promoting an inclusive workforce that fully represents the many different cultures, backgrounds, and viewpoints of our customers, our partners, and our communities. As a truly international company serving people from around the globe, we realize that our success is tantamount to the respect we have for those different points of view.

By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to be part of a global, diverse environment; you will be joining a winning team with a commitment to sustainability; and a company where we get things done so that you can make a positive impact on the world.

We’re looking for innovative and original thinkers to work in an environment where you can #MakeYourMoment so that we can help others make theirs. With the power of our AI-driven solutions, we empower our team to change the status quo and make a real difference.

If you want to change the status quo, we’ll help you make your moment. Join Team Purple. Join IFS.

Job Description

We are actively seeking highly motivated, self-driven Principal Software Engineer to become integral members of the IFS R&D Shared Applications team.

In this role, you will become an essential part of a proficient team responsible for developing enterprise application products and shared components. As a member of the Shared Applications team, your contributions will play a pivotal role in the overall success of our organization.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to the software development team.
• Perform code reviews to ensure code quality, adherence to coding standards, and maintainability.
• Mentor and coach junior and mid-level engineers, fostering their professional growth and promoting knowledge sharing within the team.
• Evaluate third-party libraries, frameworks, and tools for their suitability and compatibility with the development environment.
• Oversee the maintenance and refactoring of the codebase to improve code quality, modularity, and maintainability.
• Implement security best practices to protect the system against vulnerabilities and threats, working with cybersecurity experts when necessary.
• Identify and address performance bottlenecks and scalability issues in the application, ensuring optimal system performance.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including design specifications, architecture diagrams, and knowledge-sharing resources.

Qualifications

• A degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or Information Technology.
• 7+ years' experience with a track record in working with Enterprise Grade Software development.
• Pro-active, take initiative and responsibility. 
• A natural desire to discover and learn new technologies and processes
• Ability to prioritize and work independently.
• In-depth experience in Frontend and Backend frameworks and technologies 
• Expert knowledge and experience in Oracle PL/SQL or Microsoft SQL
• ​​​​​In-depth experience in source code management and version control systems like GIT/Bitbucket.
• Experience in project management tools like Jira or similar
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills in an agile environment

Additional Information

We embrace flexibility and hybrid work opportunities to support diverse needs and lifestyles, while also valuing inclusive workplace experiences. By fostering a sense of community, we drive innovation, strengthen connections, and nurture belonging. Our commitment ensures you can work in a way that suits you best, while also engaging with colleagues to share ideas and build meaningful relationships.