Principal Software Engineer Location: Manizales, Colombia – Hybrid (a few days a week in the office) Type: Full-Time | Indefinite-Term Contract Compensation: Market Rates About the Role As a Principal Software Engineer , you are a recognized technical authority and visionary leader. You shape the organization’s technical direction, drive innovation across multiple teams, and thrive in ambiguity—defining problems and architecting solutions where no clear path exists. Your influence extends across the company, setting engineering standards, mentoring leaders, and ensuring architecture is cohesive, scalable, and future-ready. Responsibilities Define and champion the technical vision and strategy, aligning it with business objectives. Drive architectural standards and decisions across multiple teams, ensuring long-term scalability. Lead technical design and delivery of major cross-team initiatives. Mentor and elevate engineering leaders and teams, promoting technical excellence and continuous learning. Influence business and technology strategies through deep technical expertise. Improve engineering processes, workflows, and technical standards across the organization. Track emerging technologies and industry trends to guide strategic decisions. Ensure security, observability, and non-functional requirements are part of all technical solutions. Qualifications 12+ years’ experience in software development, including C#, ASP.NET, .NET Core, Angular, SQL Server, MongoDB, RabbitMQ, and Redis. Proven record of designing, developing, and delivering complex, high-quality software systems. Deep knowledge of distributed systems, architectural patterns, and engineering best practices. Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels. Demonstrated leadership in mentoring and developing engineering talent. Strategic problem-solving abilities with a bias toward action. Working proficiency in English and Spanish (fluency in both preferred). Preferred Airline industry experience B2B SaaS expertise API-first company background Benefits: Private medical insurance, Sodexo food vouchers, transportation bonus, 22 vacation days, internal training, and team-building events. #J-18808-Ljbffr