hotskills.tech

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We are Progress (Nasdaq: PRGS) - a trusted provider of software that enables our customers to develop, deploy and manage responsible, AI powered applications and experiences with agility and ease. We’re proud to have a diverse, global team where we value the individual and enrich our culture by considering varied perspectives because we believe people power progress. Join us as a Software Engineer, Principal 1 and help us do what we do best: propelling business forward. Know more about us.In this role, you will:Architect, design, and develop features related to OpenEdge Development Tools, demonstrating strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Lead the evolution of development features, enhancing performance, usability, and diagnostic capabilities.Drive the integration of AI-powered features within the OpenEdge Developer Tools ecosystem and understanding of RAG, MCP etc.Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the development team, applying systems thinking to solve business and technical problems while ensuring adherence to best coding and design practices.Collaborate closely with Product Owners, Architects, QA, and UX teams to deliver robust, scalable, and user-centric solutions.Analyze and optimize performance issues using profiling tools and diagnostic frameworks.Ensure quality and maintainability through automated testing, code reviews, and continuous integration pipelines.Stay current with emerging technologies in IDE tooling, AI-assisted development, and performance optimization.Adhere to Agile practices and methodologies, actively participating in all Agile ceremonies.Your background:Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent is required.8+ years of professional experience in a product development organization, with a strong background in designing and delivering scalable, high-quality software solutions.Proficient in Java, with openness to learn and adopt other relevant technologies such as JavaScript and TypeScript.Proven experience in developing VS Code extensions or Eclipse plugins, with solid understanding of Language Server Protocol (LSP) and Debug Adapter Protocol (DAP).Strong foundation in web development, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, RESTful services, and modern front-end frameworks such as React or Angular.Deep understanding of algorithms, data structures, object-oriented design, and software architecture principles.Strong knowledge of database concepts, query optimization, and performance tuning for scalability and reliability.Hands-on experience with AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar, leveraging them to enhance productivity, testing, and documentation workflows.Familiarity with Node.js and modern JavaScript frameworks used in IDE tooling or developer platforms.Working knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, build automation, and version control systems such as Git.Expertise in profiling, diagnostics, and memory performance optimization on the JVM or similar platforms.Awareness of software security best practices and ability to identify, assess, and mitigate vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP Top 10, dependency scanning, secure coding standards).Experience applying static and dynamic analysis tools to ensure code and dependency security.Comfortable working on both Unix/Linux and Windows operating systems.Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and collaborate within cross-functional teams to design, plan, and deliver new features.Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to apply systems thinking to technical and business challenges.Commitment to Agile practices and methodologies, actively participating in Agile ceremonies and promoting continuous improvement and engineering excellence.If this sounds like you and fits your experience and career goals, we’d be happy to chat. What we offer in return is the opportunity to experience a great company culture with wonderful colleagues to learn from and collaborate with and also to enjoy: Compensation Competitive remuneration package Employee Stock Purchase Plan EnrolmentVacation, Family, and Health30 days of earned leaveAn extra day off for your birthdayVarious other leaves like marriage leave, casual leave, maternity, and paternity leavePremium Group Medical Insurance for employees and five dependents, personal accident insurance coverage, life insurance coverageProfessional development reimbursement  Interest subsidy on loans - either vehicle or personal loansHealth club reimbursement Apply now! job perk: Posted At: 5 days ago, job perk: Schedule Type: Full-time