Principal Software Engineer

Responsible for serving as a technical lead.  Provides oversight of the modification and maintenance of software applications with large, complex scope.  This role acts as a mentor to junior team members.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintain and enhance software applications under supervision of a manager or a principal engineer.  50%

Participate in other application development projects, as assigned.  30%

Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior team members, as required.  15%

Perform other duties, as assigned.  5%

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:  Bachelor's                  FIELD OF STUDY:  Technology/Engineering or similar degree

EXPERIENCE:  8+ years of professional experience with a minimum of 6 years of programming experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER ATTRIBUTES:

• Strong understanding and advocating DevOps culture.                     
• Knowledge of AWS or other Cloud platforms.
• Database knowledge (i.e. RDBMS like SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, DB2
• Understanding of Agile (Scrum) project management methodology and Test-Driven Development
• Strong Communication Skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:  Master's or Advanced                           FIELD OF STUDY:  Technology/Engineering or equivalent degree

EXPERIENCE:  Full stack development experience; JS based rich web UI framework – React.js, NoSQL experience; event driven and microservice architecture experience; mobile app development (iOS and Android); experience leading a team of developers.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER ATTRIBUTES:

• Knowledge of NOSQL

What We Offer

We understand the important balance between work and life, fun and professionalism, and corporation verse community. We strive to support your career aspirations and provide the benefits you need to live a more fulfilling life.

Our compensation and benefits programs were created with an 'Employee-First Approach' focused on supporting, developing, and recognizing YOU.  We offer a wide array of wellness and mental health initiatives, support volunteerism, and environmental efforts, encourage employee education through leadership training, skill-building, and tuition reimbursements, and always strive to provide promotion opportunities from within.

All these things are just a small way to show our employees that we recognize their value, we understand what is important to them, and we reward their contributions.

About Us

Headquartered in the United States, Encore Capital Group (Encore) is a publicly traded international specialty finance company operating in various countries around the globe. Through our businesses - such as Midland Credit Management and Cabot Credit Management - we help consumers to restore their financial health as we further our Mission of creating pathways to economic freedom. Our commitment to building a positive workplace culture and a best-in-class employee experience have earned us accolades including Great Place to Work® certifications in many geographies where we operate. If you have a passion for helping others and thrive at a company that values innovation, inclusion and excellence, then Encore Capital Group is the right place for you.

Encore Capital Group and all of its subsidiaries are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment where everyone feels they belong. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status, or any other status protected under applicable law. If you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment, please contact careers.india@mcmcg.com