Who We Are
Solera is a global leader in data and software services that strives to transform every touchpoint of the vehicle lifecycle into a connected digital experience. In addition, we provide products and services to protect life’s other most important assets: our homes and digital identities. Today, Solera processes over 300 million digital transactions annually for approximately 235,000 partners and customers in more than 90 countries. Our 6,500 team members foster an uncommon, innovative culture and are dedicated to successfully bringing the future to bear today through cognitive answers, insights,
algorithms
and automation. For more information, please visit solera.com.
The Role
We are
seeking
a highly skilled and experienced
Principal Software
Engineer with
expertise
in .NET and
React
to join our dynamic engineering team. In this role, you will
be responsible for
leading the design, development, and implementation of high-quality software solutions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable and maintainable applications while mentoring junior engineers and driving best practices in software development.
What
You’ll
Do
Technical Leadership: Lead the architecture, design, and development of applications using .NET and
React
, ensuring high performance, scalability, and security.
Team Management: Mentor and guide a team of software engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment. Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
Project Coordination: Collaborate with product managers, and other stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications and
Communicate
effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
System Design: Design and implement robust, scalable, and maintainable software systems, including both front-end and back-end components.
Continuous Improvement: Advocate for best practices in software development, including code quality, testing, and deployment processes. Implement CI/CD pipelines and automated testing.
Research & Innovation: Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends, recommending improvements and
new technologies
to enhance product offerings.
Problem Solving:
Analyze
and troubleshoot complex software issues, providing
timely
resolutions and ensuring minimal impact on the user experience.
What
You’ll
Bring
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science
, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
12
+ years of experience in software development with a strong focus on C# and .NET frameworks.
Proven experience in building web applications using React and related technologies (e.g., Redux, React Router).
Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and cloud technologies (e.g., Azure, AWS).
Experience with database
technologies, both
SQL (e.g., SQL Server) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB) and ORM frameworks (e.g., Entity Framework).
Proven experience in product-based companies, delivering scalable and customer-centric solutions.
Experience with Elasticsearch, including knowledge of data
modeling
, querying, and performance optimization.
Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and tools (e.g., Scrum, Jira).
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Strong communication
and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Nice to have: Exposure to Azure AI Services and prompt engineering, particularly with GPT-4. Knowledge of custom training techniques for AI models is a plus.
