Principal Software Engineer - Java
Krakow (City), Poland
Job Type: Hybrid
About GPC Global Technology Center
Established in 1928, Genuine Parts Company (GPC) is a leading global service organization specializing in the distribution of automotive and industrial replacement parts. GPC's commitment to innovation and technology is evident in the GPC Global Technology Center in Krakow, established in 2022. This center serves as a hub for research and development, supporting GPC's digital transformation efforts. The center's team of highly skilled IT engineers focuses on developing advanced technologies and solutions that enhance GPC's operations and growth. Their work spans across various areas, including e-commerce and data platforms, supply chain solutions, selling systems, and cyber security. Learn more at genpt.com.
Position Purpose
We seek a Principal Engineer with proven experience in designing, architecting, and modernizing solutions on the Google Cloud Platform, and integrating solutions within and across cloud platforms. The successful candidate will have a strong background in Supply Chain and a proven track record of implementing highly available, resilient, high-traffic solutions on cloud platforms. This role requires an individual with extensive knowledge and experience in Java and Spring Boot along with GCP-related technology.
This individual must be a technologist & engineer at heart and be comfortable in enabling new technology and being hands-on with the execution of the strategy. They must exhibit a deep understanding of modern technology stack and agile delivery models, demonstrate a focus on customer experience, and have a proven track record of modernizing technologies.
Close collaboration and alignment with business teams, application development teams, and security will be required. As such, exceptional abilities in building and maintaining strong working relationships and organizational savvy will be required. High-level communication and presentation skills are required. The ability to attract, retain, and develop engineering talent will be critical.
Responsibilities:
Solution Architecture: Design and architect solutions that integrate various supply chain applications and SaaS platforms, leveraging the Google Cloud Platform.
High-Performance Systems: Develop highly scalable and resilient solutions capable of handling high transaction volumes and ensuring high uptime.
Software Development: Write clean, maintainable, and efficient Java code. Utilize Spring Boot for microservices architecture where required. Should be conversant with DevOps, data communication, and application integration principles.
Technical Leadership: Guide technical decisions, lead discussions, inspire innovation, and advocate for technology standards and best practices.
Collaboration: Work closely with various supply chain teams and peer groups outside of the supply chain to translate business requirements into technology solutions. Provide technical mentorship to engineering teams. Forms strong relationships with product owners and user groups.
Risk Management: Identify technical and operational risks and work on mitigation strategies.
Development practices: An advocate for development practices such as automation, reusability, modularity, design patterns, and TDD.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
At least 10 years of professional experience in software development, with a significant focus on e-commerce systems.
Profound knowledge and experience in Java and Spring Boot.
Proven experience in designing and building applications on Google Cloud Platform.
Experience with high-volume, high-availability e-commerce platforms.
Strong understanding of software architecture principles, design patterns, and best practices.
Experience with Domain Driven Design methodology.
Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to handle complex challenges effectively.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Location
Krakow/Hybrid
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