Principal Software Engineer Job in Kenya

Principal Software Engineer

Job Description.

This role does not entail managing people directly, but it does entail managing the quality of the work output at Deimos. You will report to a Senior Software Engineering Manager who is on a mission to deliver high-value projects built to the best of our ability.

What you will be doing:

Design, implement, deploy and document robust, scalable, maintainable, high performing and operationally excellent software solutions.
Build distributed services that will be containerized in a docker environment.
Lead the decision making for choosing and implementing new tools, frameworks, and processes.
Direct the technical implementation of complex architectures.
Write and maintain comprehensive unit tests.
Design API interfaces for services.
Debug, test, review, and write code that is idiomatic and efficient.
Apply security best practices.
Provide mentorship and guide the team on best technology practices to be followed and contribute to their technical development.
Collaborate with the leadership team to constantly improve the software engineering practices at Deimos and foster a culture of engineering excellence.

What you must this have:

At least 7+ years of experience in software engineering.
Minimum of 2 years of experience leading software engineering teams
Highly proficient in multiple server-side languages such as DotNet, Python, Java, Go.
Familiarity with fundamental front-end languages such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Proven experience with modern front-end frameworks such as React.
Strong background in database technologies such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB.
Excellent knowledge of, and proven experience with, cloud-based technologies such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud.
Demonstrated background in building micro services and decomposing monolithic applications.
Proficiency in building highly scalable, highly available systems.
Proven ability to work independently and autonomously as well as within a team