Principal Software Engineer (Authorize.net) - job 10 of 10

The Principal Software Engineer at Authorize.net is responsible for leading modernization efforts, including containerizing applications and migrating workloads to the cloud. This role involves driving the development of new features, standardizing API development, and collaborating with internal teams to define tech roadmaps and communicate architectural decisions.

To excel as a Principal Software Engineer at Authorize.net, candidates should have a strong background in delivering large-scale, secure software solutions, preferably with expertise in C#. Familiarity with modern programming languages, cloud technologies, and best DevOps practices is also highly valued.

The hybrid work model at Authorize.net allows Principal Software Engineers to work both remotely and in the office. Team members typically work from the office 2-3 days a week, with the expectation of being present in the office about 50% of the time based on business needs.

As a Principal Software Engineer at Authorize.net, you will engage in Agile methodologies, focusing on continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) practices. Your role will involve enabling process improvements and ensuring that best practices are implemented across various teams.

In this role at Authorize.net, you'll lead impactful projects that focus on modernizing payment systems, developing robust microservices, and enhancing security protocols. You’ll also work on critical new features that improve the payment experience for merchants and partners.

Discuss your hands-on experience with microservices, mentioning specific projects where you've designed or implemented them. Highlight any challenges you faced and how you overcame them, making sure to mention the benefits such as scalability and maintainability.

Demonstrate your mentorship style by highlighting how you guide junior engineers in technical skills and provide them with constructive feedback. Include an example of a successful mentoring relationship that led to significant growth for the junior developer.

Discuss your familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and how you’ve implemented or improved these practices in past roles. Provide examples of tools you've used and methodologies you've adopted to enhance efficiency.

Stay diplomatic and emphasize the importance of collaboration. Share a personal experience where you resolved a disagreement by fostering open communication and seeking input from all stakeholders before reaching a consensus.

Focus on a specific technical challenge that required innovative thinking and problem-solving skills. Detail the steps you took to analyze the problem, devise a solution, and implement it successfully, ensuring to mention the positive results achieved.

Highlight the critical nature of security in payment systems, discussing various security measures that are essential, such as encryption, tokenization, and compliance with industry standards (like PCI DSS). Provide examples of how you've contributed to enhancing security in your projects.

Outline your approach to prioritization, perhaps using a project management tool or methodology like Agile. Discuss how you balance urgent tasks with long-term project goals and how you communicate with your teams about priorities.

Share your experience with cloud platforms relevant to the role, such as AWS or Azure. Give specific examples of projects where you migrated services to the cloud and the impact that had on performance and scalability.

Discuss your methods for staying informed, such as attending conferences, joining relevant forums, or subscribing to industry publications. Mention any recent trends that excite you and how you could apply them at Authorize.net.

Emphasize the importance of clear communication and establishing regular check-ins. Share techniques for fostering teamwork remotely and in person, such as utilizing collaborative tools and encouraging open dialogue among team members.