Principal Software Engineer - Java Backend, AVP

Strong experience in enterprise application architecture and platform‑based solution design.

Demonstrated ability to deliver complex platforms into production, not just define architecture.

Drive technical excellence by working to analyse, design, develop, test, and debug large and complex software enhancements and solutions within Charles River’s business and technical problem domains including modifications to core frameworks and other primary facilities critical to system operation

Collaborate with Business Analysts and Product Managers to create simple and sustainable software solutions for complex problems

Provide thought leadership in the design of product architecture within and beyond the team’s scope of responsibility

Direct problem solving for projects or major phases of projects to resolve advanced software technical issues

Develop, test, debug, and implement software programs, applications and projects using Java, C#, SQL, JavaScript, or other related software engineering languages as well as keeping abreast of emerging technologies impactful to CRDs business

Provide informed guidance and critical analysis of proposed changes during code reviews

Write unit and automation tests to ensure a high-quality end product

Contribute to written design and API documentation, and participate in customer documentation process

Identify ways of improving development test methodologies contribute to and related test methodology frameworks

Develop automate test and conduct manual tests to ensure a high-quality product

Provide expert level troubleshooting on large, mission critical client implementations

Actively assist team leaders in the agile software development process by adhering to and advancing the CRD scrum methodology, including attending all daily standups, sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives

Plan and coordinate cross-team activities groups to complete assignments