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Principal Software Engineer

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Principal Software Engineer Description - Job Summary • This role is responsible for the design of end-to-end technology solutions necessary to support the business strategy and objectives. The role develops innovative technology solutions that enable strategic initiatives to scale the business efficiently. The role has strong focus on software development and operational excellence using Agile and lean practices to create market differentiated solutions. The role manages the departmental budget, set goals/KPIs for the team and is responsible for performance management of direct reports. Responsibilities • Plays a critical role in building of various software development projects and platforms while aligning them with business and security strategies and requirements. • Leads the building of standards, designs, and automates the deployment of software. • Designs and develops solutions that protect and manage software products and data. • Drives technology strategy and engineering roadmaps around software engineering. • Assists supervisors with project development, including documentation of features, recording of progress, and creation of the testing plan. • Converts business concepts into the next generation of applications and tools, utilizing adaptive agile methodologies to deliver a minimal viable product to the business. • Assists in scheduling, determining manpower requirements, and estimating costs to project completion in order to meet user requirements. • Contributes innovative ideas and may lead large cross-functional teams, exercising independent judgment to solve unique and complex problems impacting the business. • Acts as a functional manager within area of expertise, developing strategy and setting functional policy and direction. • Provides mentorship and guidance to lower-level employees. Education & Experience Recommended • Four-year or Graduate Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or any other related discipline or commensurate work experience or demonstrated competence. • Typically has 10+ years of work experience, preferably in software designing & development, software architecture, programming languages, or a related field. Preferred Certifications • Programming Language/s Certification (Java, C++, Python, JavaScript, or similar) Knowledge & Skills • Agile Methodology • Amazon Web Services • Application Programming Interface (API) • Automation • C++ (Programming Language) • Computer Science • DevOps • Docker (Software) • Full Stack Development • Java (Programming Language) • JavaScript (Programming Language) • Kubernetes • Microservices • Microsoft Azure • Python (Programming Language) • React.js • Scalability • Software Development • Software Engineering • SQL (Programming Language) Cross-Org Skills • Effective Communication • Results Orientation • Learning Agility • Digital Fluency • Customer Centricity Impact & Scope • Impacts large functions and leads large, cross-division functional teams or projects. Complexity • Provides highly innovative solutions to complex problems within established policy. Disclaimer • This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, knowledge, etc. These may be subject to change and additional functions may be assigned as needed by management. Job - Software Schedule - Full time Shift - No shift premium (Brazil) Travel - Relocation - Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) - HP, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and prospective employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran, marital status, familial status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic predisposition or carrier status, uniformed service status, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by applicable national, federal, state, and local law(s). Please be assured that you will not be subject to any adverse treatment if you choose to disclose the information requested. This information is provided voluntarily. The information obtained will be kept in strict confidence. For more information, review HP’s EEO Policy or read about your rights as an applicant under the law here: “ Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal "

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