Principal Software Engineer - Java

About the job:

We are Progress (Nasdaq: PRGS) - a trusted provider of software that enables our customers to develop, deploy and manage responsible, AI powered applications and experiences with agility and ease.

Were proud to have a diverse, global team where we value the individual and enrich our culture by considering varied perspectives because we believe people power progress. Join us as a Software Engineer, Principal I and help us do what we do best: propelling business forward. Know more about us.

In This Role, You Will:

• Architect, design, and develop features related to OpenEdge Development Tools, demonstrating strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Lead the evolution of development features, enhancing performance, usability, and diagnostic capabilities.

• Drive the integration of AI-powered features within the OpenEdge Developer Tools ecosystem and understanding of RAG, MCP etc.

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the development team, applying systems thinking to solve business and technical problems while ensuring adherence to best coding and design practices.

• Collaborate closely with Product Owners, Architects, QA, and UX teams to deliver robust, scalable, and user-centric solutions.

• Analyze and optimize performance issues using profiling tools and diagnostic frameworks.

• Ensure quality and maintainability through automated testing, code reviews, and continuous integration pipelines.

• Stay current with emerging technologies in IDE tooling, AI-assisted development, and performance optimization.

• Adhere to Agile practices and methodologies, actively participating in all Agile ceremonies.

Your Background:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science or equivalent is required.

• 6+ years of professional experience in a product development organization, with a strong background in designing and delivering scalable, high-quality software solutions.

• Proficient in Java, with openness to learn and adopt other relevant technologies such as JavaScript and TypeScript.

• Proven experience in developing VS Code extensions or Eclipse plugins, with solid understanding of Language Server Protocol (LSP) and Debug Adapter Protocol (DAP).

• Strong foundation in web development, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, RESTful services, and modern front-end frameworks such as React or Angular.

• Deep understanding of algorithms, data structures, object-oriented design, and software architecture principles.

• Strong knowledge of database concepts, query optimization, and performance tuning for scalability and reliability.

• Hands-on experience with AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar, leveraging them to enhance productivity, testing, and documentation workflows.

• Familiarity with Node.js and modern JavaScript frameworks used in IDE tooling or developer platforms.

• Working knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, build automation, and version control systems such as Git.

• Expertise in profiling, diagnostics, and memory performance optimization on the JVM or similar platforms.

• Awareness of software security best practices and ability to identify, assess, and mitigate vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP Top 10, dependency scanning, secure coding standards).

• Experience applying static and dynamic analysis tools to ensure code and dependency security.

• Comfortable working on both Unix/Linux and Windows operating systems.

• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and collaborate within cross-functional teams to design, plan, and deliver new features.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to apply systems thinking to technical and business challenges.

• Commitment to Agile practices and methodologies, actively participating in Agile ceremonies and promoting continuous improvement and engineering excellence.

Compensation:

If this sounds like you and fits your experience and career goals, wed be happy to chat. What we offer in return is the opportunity to experience a great company culture with wonderful colleagues to learn from and collaborate with and also to enjoy:

• Competitive remuneration package

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan Enrolment

Vacation, Family, and Health:

• 30 days of earned leave

• An extra day off for your birthday

• Various other leaves like marriage leave, casual leave, maternity, and paternity leave

• Premium Group Medical Insurance for employees and five dependents, personal accident insurance coverage, life insurance coverage

• Professional development reimbursement

• Interest subsidy on loans - either vehicle or personal loans

• Health club reimbursement