Principal Software Engineer

Who We Are:

Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today.

JOB MISSION:

New Balance is looking for a Principal Software Engineer (Full Stack) to join an agile team charged with digitizing our manufacturing workflow. In this role you will help lead a team building modern full stack applications, data pipelines and IoT solutions that empowers our product development and manufacturing operations. Your solutions will be running on our Azure Cloud infrastructure as containerized workloads. Your work will directly impact the lives of our manufacturing teams by delivering delightful user experiences and workflow efficiencies.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Design & develop across full software stack from backend API microservices to ReactJS front ends.

• Collaborate with the product owner and be a technical lead for team of engineers to translate complex requirements and problems into solution components.

• Ensure the quality and performance of applications through code reviews, automated testing, CI/CD processes and performance optimization.

• Implement robust, maintainable code with focus on ensuring code quality and promoting best practices.

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes and methodologies.

• Research new technologies, execute proof of concepts, and provide technology recommendations.

REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in computer science or software development with at least 10 years of relevant experience.

• Experience in building and maintaining Single Page Applications using React, Typescript

• Strong knowledge in Java framework and microservicesarchitecture using Spring Boot

• Experience leading and mentoring engineering teams.

• Experience building cloud-native software on cloud platforms.

• Solid understanding of database design and management.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Regular Associate Benefits

Our products are only as good as the people we hire, so we make sure to hire the best and treat them accordingly. New Balance offers a comprehensive traditional benefits package including three options for medical insurance as well as dental, vision, life insurance and 401K. We also proudly offer a slate of more nontraditional perks - opportunities like online learning and development courses, tuition reimbursement, $100 monthly student loan support and various mentorship programs - that encourage our associates to grow personally as they develop professionally. You'll also enjoy a yearly $1,000 lifestyle reimbursement, 4 weeks of vacations, 12 holidays and generous parental leave, because work-life balance is more than just a buzzword - it's part of our culture.

Temporary associates are provided three options for medical insurance as well as dental and vision insurance and an associate discount.

Part time associates are provided 401k, short term disability, a yearly $300 lifestyle reimbursement and an associate discount.

Flexible Work Schedule

For decades we have fostered a unique culture founded on our values with a particular focus on in-person teamwork and collaboration. Our North American hybrid model encourages rich in-person experiences, showcasing our commitment to teamwork and connection, while maintaining flexibility for associates. New Balance Associates currently work in office three days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday). Our offices are fully open, and amenities are available across our North American office locations. To continue our focus on hybrid work we have introduced "Work from Anywhere" (WFA) for four weeks per calendar year. This model will help us enhance our culture while continuing to maintain elements of flexibility.

Equal Opportunity Employer

New Balance provides equal opportunities for all current and prospective associates and takes affirmative action to ensure that employment, training, compensation, transfer, promotion and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment are provided without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, handicap, genetic information and/or status as an Armed Forces service medal veteran, recently separated veteran, qualified disabled veteran or other protected veteran.