At Anaplan, we are a team of innovators who are focused on optimizing business decision-making through our leading scenario planning and analysis platform so our customers can outpace their competition and the market.
What unites Anaplanners across teams and geographies is our collective commitment to our customers’ success and to our Winning Culture.
Our customers rank among the who’s who in the Fortune 50. Coca-Cola, LinkedIn, Adobe, LVMH and Bayer are just a few of the 2,400+ global companies that rely on our best-in-class platform.
Our Winning Culture is the engine that drives our teams of innovators. We champion diversity of thought and ideas, we behave like leaders regardless of title, we are committed to achieving ambitious goals and we have fun celebrating our wins.
Supported by operating principles of being strategy-led, values-based and disciplined in execution, you’ll be inspired, connected, developed and rewarded here. Everything that makes you unique is welcome; join us and be your best self!
We are seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join our team in York!!
YOUR QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience: Professional experience in software engineering, with experience in leadership or Principal Engineer role. Extensive experience in designing, developing, and deploying large-scale systems.
- Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of software engineering principles and best practices, particularly in Python, Java, or similar backend technologies. Expertise in designing and implementing distributed systems and cloud-native architectures.
- Cloud Platforms: Extensive experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure. Expertise in designing and implementing scalable, secure, and resilient cloud-native systems using AWS Lambda, EC2, S3, Kubernetes, and serverless architectures.
- Distributed Systems: Strong understanding of distributed systems, microservices architectures, and the challenges of building high-throughput, low-latency systems. Hands-on experience with tools like Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ, Apache Pulsar, and other messaging systems for real-time data streaming.
- DevOps and Infrastructure Automation: Expertise in DevOps principles, infrastructure-as-code, and automation tools such as Terraform, Ansible, Docker, and Kubernetes. Experience with building, maintaining, and optimizing CI/CD pipelines.
- Big Data & Data Engineering: Strong background in processing large datasets and building data pipelines using platforms like Apache Spark, Databricks, Apache Flink, or similar big data tools. Experience with batch and stream processing.
- Security: In-depth knowledge of security practices in cloud environments, including identity management, encryption, and secure application development. Experience with securing APIs and cloud-native systems.
- Problem Solving & Debugging: Exceptional problem-solving skills, with the ability to debug and resolve complex technical issues quickly. Ability to diagnose system performance bottlenecks and improve system efficiency.
- API Design & Microservices: Extensive experience with designing RESTful APIs and building microservices architectures. Knowledge of GraphQL is a plus.
- Leadership & Mentorship: Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead technical initiatives, mentor team members, and drive architectural decisions. Proven ability to inspire and guide teams in best practices, problem-solving, and technical innovation.
- Collaboration & Communication: Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and effectively communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Strong interpersonal skills for building relationships with business teams, leadership, and cross-functional teams.
Desired Skills:
- Certifications: Certifications in cloud technologies (AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Google Cloud Professional Architect, etc.) or DevOps practices (Certified Kubernetes Administrator, Terraform, etc.) are a plus.
- Open Source Contributions: Contributions to open-source projects, technical blogs, or participation in speaking engagements at conferences or meetups are highly valued.
- Frontend Knowledge: While this role is primarily backend-focused, familiarity with modern frontend technologies (React, Angular, etc.) or full-stack development is beneficial for collaborating with frontend teams.
Education:
- A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is preferred, but equivalent practical experience and contributions to the field may also be considered.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
Build your career in a place that thrives on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We believe in a hiring and working environment where all people are respected and valued, regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any other aspect which makes people unique. We hire you for who you are, and we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day!
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive equitable benefits and all privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.