Senior Software Engineer

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Royal Caribbean Group’s Global Marine Operations Team has an exciting career opportunity for a full time  Senior Software Engineer reporting to the  Senior Manager, Database Systems .

The position is onsite and based in Miami, Florida.

The position is also not eligible for work authorization sponsorship.

Position Summary

The Senior Software Engineer will be responsible for developing, improving, testing, and maintaining various digital products and solutions using multiple programming languages. This role supports Royal Caribbean Group's ambitious decarbonization and energy optimization strategy. Additionally, the Senior Software Engineer will mentor other data and software engineers, take a lead role in software design, conduct code reviews, engage in technical planning, oversee quality control, and provide general guidance on all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and modification of software systems using various programming languages, ensuring alignment with service architecture principles. 
• Supervise the modification of existing software to correct errors, enhance overall quality and functionality, and improve integrations with other systems. 
• Provide strategic technical leadership and guidance to the development team, ensuring they produce high-quality code while assisting the PO and PM in making sound strategic decisions. 
• Mentor and coach software engineers and other team members involved in programming tasks, supporting their professional development and career advancement. 
• Lead and conduct thorough design and code reviews to ensure adherence to best practices and maintain high standards of quality. 
• Oversee and manage the estimation of delivery timelines for software projects, ensuring realistic and achievable deadlines. 
• Lead and actively participate in daily standups, backlog refinement, and release planning meetings, fostering a collaborative and productive team environment. 
• Translate complex business requirements and specifications into practical, scalable software solutions, ensuring technical feasibility and alignment with business goals. 
• Collaborate closely with the Product Owner to analyze user needs, determining whether to develop new software or modify existing solutions to meet those needs. 
• Manage and execute the software deployment process, ensuring smooth and efficient rollouts. 
• Develop, maintain, and oversee the implementation of automated testing procedures, solutions, and frameworks to ensure the highest levels of software quality. 
• Lead the understanding and management of the capabilities and limitations of data outputs from software, ensuring effective data utilization. 
• Assist in managing and understanding the technical infrastructure of applications or systems, ensuring stability and performance. 
• Lead the troubleshooting of performance and functionality issues, providing quick and effective resolutions. 
• Anticipate potential blockers, delays, and cost overruns within projects, communicating these issues proactively to prevent escalation. 
• Ensure clear and consistent communication of timeline and scope expectations to the team and external stakeholders, fostering transparency and alignment. 
• Lead efforts to identify and address security vulnerabilities in the code, ensuring robust and secure software solutions. 

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science/ computer engineering/ management information systems / software engineering or other relevant field from an accredited institution 
• 5-7+ years of experience in Web/ Enterprise application development, relevant to the requirements of this roles.
• Knowledge of maritime technology and operations or other relevant domains (energy, engineering, logistics, sustainability…) is an advantage, but is not required for this role 
• Cross-functional communication skills 
• Highly motivated, curious, collaborative, and innovative 
• Well organized, with an eye for detail and quality 
• Experienced in leading projects and/ or people with high degree of independence 
• Hands-on experience with Enterprise and Web application development 
• C#, .NET, SQL Server, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python 
• Experience setting up and configuring application environments (i.e. Azure, AWS) 
• Experience writing technical design specifications 
• Experience designing database architectures and development on SQL and NoSQL  
• Experience in creating data driven web user interfaces 
• Experience with Git 
• Familiarity with modern SDLC Agile principles and frameworks 

Agency and Third-Party Submissions:  Please note this is a direct search by the Company, and applications through agencies and other third parties will not be accepted, nor will fees be paid for unsolicited resumes. Any unsolicited resumes will be considered the Company's property.

We know there's a lot to consider. As you go through the application process, our recruiters will be glad to provide guidance, and more relevant details to answer any additional questions. Thank you again for your interest in Royal Caribbean Group. We'll hope to see you onboard soon!

It is the policy of the Company to ensure equal employment and promotion opportunity to qualified candidates without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, sexuality, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Royal Caribbean Group and each of its subsidiaries prohibit and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment.

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