Principal Software Developer

Fourth is the world’s largest and fastest-growing global leader of end-to-end restaurant and hospitality management technology solutions.

We pride ourselves on delivering a world-class SaaS experience for our clients by building long term partnerships starting from the first phone call.

We know our recipe for success at Fourth is our amazing team... and that starts with hiring the right people!Interested in joining our smart, fun, and talented team?

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Software Developer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software development, exceptional technical expertise, and proven leadership abilities.

As a Principal Software Developer, you will play a key role in architecting, designing, and implementing complex software solutions that meet the needs of our clients and contribute to the overall success of our projects.

The Role. . .

• Lead the design and development of software solutions, ensuring adherence to best practices, coding standards, and architectural principles.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements, provide technical guidance, and drive the implementation of scalable and robust software systems.
• Conduct code reviews, mentor junior developers, and promote a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the team.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies, trends, and industry developments, and assess their potential impact / value on our products and processes.
• Identify and promote opportunities for optimization, performance tuning, and code refactoring to enhance the reliability, scalability, and maintainability of our software applications.
• Architecturally responsible for solution area and will collaborate closely with the wider engineering organization.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle, from initial concept and design to deployment and support, ensuring the delivery of high-quality software solutions on time and within budget.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, including technical and non-technical audiences, to gather requirements, provide status updates, and solicit feedback on deliverables.

The Ideal Candidate. . .

• 5 years of professional experience in software development, with a focus on designing and building complex, scalable systems.
• Bachelor's degree, Master's degree, or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Spring, C#, SQL
• Design / develop APIs that integrate with frontend and backend systems following best practices around security and authentication.
• Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and principles of object-oriented programming.
• Experience with cloud computing platforms (, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and containerization technologies (, Docker, Kubernetes).
• Demonstrated leadership skills, with the ability to lead technical initiatives, mentor team members, and foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact professionally with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Fourth Perks : Unlimited PTO, Health, Dental, Vision, 401K match, Charity Days, Parental Leave, Flexible Work Environment, just to name a few Remote employment limited to : AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MS, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, & WA