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Principal Software Engineer - Java

Veeva Systems is a mission-driven organization and pioneer in industry cloud, helping life sciences companies bring therapies to patients faster. As one of the fastest-growing SaaS companies in history, we surpassed $2B in revenue in our last fiscal year with extensive growth potential ahead.

At the heart of Veeva are our values: Do the Right Thing, Customer Success, Employee Success, and Speed. We're not just any public company – we made history in 2021 by becoming a public benefit corporation (PBC), legally bound to balancing the interests of customers, employees, society, and investors.

As a Work Anywhere company, we support your flexibility to work from home or in the office, so you can thrive in your ideal environment.

Join us in transforming the life sciences industry, committed to making a positive impact on its customers, employees, and communities.

The Role

This is a top software engineer job that incorporates everything you’ve worked so hard for. And with the mission of creating cloud software that helps speed up the innovation and delivery of critical treatments and medicines to patients around the globe, it simply doesn’t get any more important than this.

Your impact as a seasoned technical problem-solver will mean you will be focused on building software that can not only scale for heavy use, but that can also evolve with new features and capabilities. And because this senior role is independent, you will have equal influence to drive the direction of the build, be an advisor to product leadership and mentor freshly minted software engineers in their new career.

What You’ll Do

Collaborate with Product Management and Development team members on technical design and problem solving to come up with compelling solutions to problems.
Own all aspects of implementation for features from design to development, deployment to production, and support and maintenance.
Quickly break down complex problems into potential solutions, accounting for knowns and unknowns, in order to get to solid resolutions faster.
Passion to mentor and guide engineers at all levels
Define, evangelize and mentor on best practices and coding standards.
Extensive experience reviewing code engineers of all levels.

Requirements

12+ years of software development experience
Extensive experience developing enterprise SaaS cloud applications
Proven track record of building high volume products at scale
Hands-on development experience with current open source tools and technologies (Java, Spring, MySQL, Hibernate, Maven, Git, Jenkins, AspectJ, Messaging, Solr, and Lucene)
Drive and flexibility to roll up your sleeves and work hard (and have fun) in a dynamic startup environment
We are looking for strong mentors with a proven record of making your team better
Applicants must have the unrestricted right to work in the United States. Veeva will not provide sponsorship at this time

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Perks & Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance
Flexible PTO and company paid holidays
Retirement programs
1% charitable giving program

Compensation

Base pay: $150,000 - $300,000
The salary range listed here has been provided to comply with local regulations and represents a potential base salary range for this role. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range above or below, depending on experience and location. We look at compensation for each individual and base our offer on your unique qualifications, experience, and expected contributions. This position may also be eligible for other types of compensation in addition to base salary, such as variable bonus and/or stock bonus.

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Veeva’s headquarters is located in the San Francisco Bay Area with offices in more than 15 countries around the world.

Veeva is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristics protected by local laws, regulations, or ordinances. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need when applying for a role or in our recruitment process, please contact us at talent_accommodations@veeva.com.

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What You Should Know About Principal Software Engineer - Java, Veeva Systems

Join Veeva Systems as a Principal Software Engineer - Java and be a part of a mission-driven organization that is pioneering industry cloud solutions for the life sciences sector. Located in Raleigh, North Carolina, this role offers a unique opportunity to work for one of the fastest-growing SaaS companies, which last year surpassed $2 billion in revenue. Your passion for software development and problem-solving will contribute directly to delivering critical treatments and medicines to patients worldwide. You'll collaborate closely with product management and development teams to create innovative solutions and own the complete lifecycle of software development, from initial design to deployment and beyond. This position offers the chance to mentor junior engineers, promote best practices for coding, and drive technical decisions that affect the entire team. We value flexibility and support a Work Anywhere culture, so whether you thrive in an office or from home, you can find your ideal working environment. Your extensive experience in developing enterprise SaaS applications and rolling up your sleeves in a dynamic startup atmosphere will ensure your success in this senior role. At Veeva, we're all about balancing the interests of our customers, employees, and society, making this an incredible place for those looking to make a positive impact while advancing their careers in technology.

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What responsibilities does the Principal Software Engineer - Java at Veeva Systems have?

As the Principal Software Engineer - Java at Veeva Systems, you will be responsible for technical design and problem-solving alongside product management and development teams. You'll own the entire implementation lifecycle of software features, quickly resolving complex issues and mentoring junior engineers. Your role will heavily involve defining best practices and coding standards, ensuring high-quality software delivery.