Principal Software Engineer - Ski IT

We're looking for an experienced Principal Software Engineer to lead and manage a team of engineers, overseeing the design, development, and implementation of complex engineering projects. You will be supported by an experienced Head of Product as well as a Director of Engineering to ensure we are building the right experiences to delight our customers with the right tech choices.

You will be responsible for overseeing the entire software development lifecycle, from project initiation to delivery, and ensuring that our software solutions are robust, scalable, and meet the highest quality standards. We have big plans as a business and technology will be at the heart of it. If you are passionate about technology, possess strong leadership skills, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we want to hear from you.

Tech at Iglu:

1. We work in an Agile way but let teams decide how to operate within those boundaries.
2. We like to be in the office a few times a month.
3. We are pragmatic about what technologies we use but always are evaluating new tools/languages/frameworks.
4. We are passionate about Infrastructure as code and AWS is our platform of choice.
5. We believe in autonomy and responsibility to sit in the teams that are building and deploying the software.
6. Small frequent deployments are what we strive for.

About Iglu:

is a successful and award-winning online travel agency specializing in Ski and Cruise holidays. Through our award-winning brands Iglu Cruise, Planet Cruise, and Iglu Ski, we provide expert service and exceptional ski and cruise holidays to locations around the world.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Solution Architecture: Provide solution designs, POCs, and guidance to multiple product areas using best practices and documentation to help guide decision-making.
2. Technical Leadership: Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and support to a team of developers. Set coding standards and best practices, and ensure adherence to them.
3. Project Management: Lead and manage the full software development lifecycle, including project planning, task assignment, and coordination among team members.
4. Coding and Development: Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code. Participate in hands-on development as needed, contributing to critical parts of the project.
5. Technical Innovation: Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies. Recommend and implement new technologies and tools to improve development processes.
6. Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and QA engineers, to ensure successful project delivery.
7. Troubleshooting: Investigate and resolve technical issues and challenges, providing timely solutions to keep projects on track.

Experience / Qualification:

1. Experience in running engineering teams or cross-functional teams.
2. Experience designing and developing highly available and scalable distributed solutions, ideally e-commerce.
3. Experience in Infrastructure as Code.
4. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
5. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
6. Experience leading and mentoring a team of software developers.
7. Extensive experience with C#, MVC, and SQL (.NET Framework and .NET Core).
8. Experience working closely with stakeholders and the wider business.
9. Experience with AWS (or other cloud technologies).
10. Experience with distributed caching.
11. Experience with search technologies.
12. Exposure to TeamCity, Octopus, and Bitbucket Pipelines.