Sr Principal Software Engineer

At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you’ll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers.

We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon. As a Sr Principal Software Engineer supporting Digital Engineering Team in Ft. Worth, TX, you will be trusted to lead our team of developers in the design, development, and maintenance of software applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in multiple programming languages, web development frameworks, databases, and cloud platforms.

In this role, a typical day will include:

• Technical Leadership: Collaborate with the Product team and Solution Architects to release new features. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture. Lead the development team in designing, developing, and maintaining software applications. Participate in design and sprint reviews to remove technical barriers, shape our products' direction, and improve patient outcomes. Stay updated with the latest technologies and industry trends.
• Design and Development: Architect, design, and implement scalable software solutions using technologies like Spring Boot, JPA/Hibernate, and Microservices. Develop robust backend features while adhering to best practices. Design complex software systems for scalability, performance, and security. Proficient in designing and implementing microservices architecture using Spring MVC (Java Spring Boot) and Spring Cloud frameworks.
• Security: Implement design patterns and best practices for high-performance backend services, ensuring software security and protection from breaches.
• Quality Assurance: Advocate for quality engineering practices such as unit testing, code reviews, and CI/CD pipelines to deliver reliable and efficient software. Ensure thorough testing and debugging before software release.
• Cloud and Infrastructure: Expertise in AWS or other cloud platforms, using cloud-native technologies and best practices to optimize infrastructure and application performance.
• Problem Solving: Use a programmatic approach to identify root causes and implement effective solutions to complex technical challenges.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and deliver solutions aligned with strategic objectives. Manage multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely task completion and effective collaboration within a dynamic team.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO ALCON:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school 15 yrs;Assoc. 11 yrs; M.S. 4 yrs; PhD 3 yrs)
• 7 Years of Relevant Experience
• The ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English.
• Travel requirements: 10% Domestic
• Relocation assistance: Yes
• Sponsorship available: Yes

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience with Helm Charts and API security best practices.
• Advanced proficiency in Spring Boot, JPA/Hibernate, Microservices, and related technologies.
• Strong understanding of software design patterns, architectural principles, and industry best practices.
• Expertise in low-level technical documentation standards.
• Proven experience with CI/CD pipelines, particularly using Jenkins, and container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms, especially AWS, and cloud-native technologies.
• Exceptional problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Demonstrated success in leading and mentoring engineering teams

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

• Benefit from working in a highly collaborative environment.
• Join Alcon’s mission to provide top-tier, innovative products to enhance sight, enhance lives, and grow your career.
• Alcon provides robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off, and much more!

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Alcon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. Alcon takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment and our policies are not to discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Alcon is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an email to alcon.recruitment@alcon.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.