<p>Kforce has a client that is seeking a Principal Software Engineer - Governance and Quality in Maryland Heights, MO.</p> <p>Overview: We are seeking a seasoned Principal Software Engineer to help manage the development organizations Governance and Quality. This role is pivotal in overseeing and enhancing the development practices across multiple teams, ensuring high-quality code delivery, and guiding teams through their cloud transformation journey.</p> <p>Key Responsibilities: Technical Oversight & Governance (80%):</p> <ul> <li>Establish and enforce best practices, coding standards, and design patterns across development teams </li><li>Conduct regular code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to standards </li><li>Mentor and guide developers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence </li><li>Collaborate with team leads to identify and address technical challenges and bottlenecks </li><li>Develop and implement strategies to improve software development processes and workflows </li></ul> <p>Hands-On Development & Support (20%):</p> <ul> <li>Engage directly with codebases to understand technical issues and provide solutions </li><li>Assist teams in troubleshooting complex problems and implementing effective fixes </li><li>Stay updated with emerging technologies and assess their applicability to current projects </li></ul> <p>Cloud Transformation Leadership:</p> <ul> <li>Guide teams through the transition from traditional VM-based deployments to cloud-native architectures </li><li>Provide expertise in containerization, orchestration, and cloud services to facilitate smooth migrations </li><li>Ensure that cloud adoption aligns with organizational goals and best practicesTechnical Skills: </li><li>The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background </li><li>Proficient in Java and Spring Boot frameworks </li><li>Experience with containerization tools like Docker and orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes </li><li>Strong understanding of AWS services and cloud-native application development </li><li>Hands-on experience with databases including Oracle, MongoDB, and SQL </li><li>Familiarity with CI/CD tools and version control systems like GitLab, Bitbucket, and Terraform </li></ul> <p>Leadership & Communication:</p> <ul> <li>Demonstrated ability to lead and influence technical teams across different geographies </li><li>Excellent communication skills to articulate technical concepts to diverse audiences </li><li>Proven track record of mentoring developers and fostering collaborative team environments </li></ul> <p>Adaptability:</p> <ul> <li>Ability to quickly integrate into various teams and understand their unique challenges </li><li>Resilience in the face of resistance, with strategies to gain trust and drive change </li><li>Willingness to stay hands-on with technology while also focusing on governance and leadership </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Experience with BPMN process engines such as Camunda or similar tools </li><li>Background in managing both onshore and offshore development teams </li><li>Prior experience in roles that combined technical leadership with hands-on development </li></ul>