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Open the door to a groundbreaking tech career with an industry leader. Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits is North America’s preeminent wine and spirits distributor, as well as a family-owned, privately held company with a 50+ year legacy of success. To create a new era in alcohol beverage sales and service, we’re heavily invested in the most transformative new technologies – and the most brilliant tech professionals. Southern Glazer’s was named by Newsweek as a Most Loved Workplace and is included on the Forbes lists for Largest Private Companies and Best Employers for Diversity.

As a full-time employee, you can choose from a full menu of our Top Shelf Benefits, including comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage, dental and vision plans, tax-saving Flexible Spending Accounts, disability coverage, life insurance plans, and a 401(k) plan. We also offer tuition reimbursement, a wellness program, parental leave, vacation accrual, paid sick leave, and more.

We offer continuous learning and career growth in a fast-paced environment where you are respected, your voice is heard, and technology is part of our strategy for success. If you’re looking to fill your glass with opportunity, come join our FAMILY.

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Principal Developer to lead our software development initiatives. This role requires extensive experience in software engineering and architecture, as well as a deep understanding of modern technologies. The ideal candidate will drive the development process, mentor team members, and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead the design and architecture of complex software systems.

• Mentor and guide software engineers in best practices, coding standards, and design patterns.

• Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to define project requirements and deliverables.

• Conduct code reviews to ensure quality and adherence to standards.

• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies to continuously improve processes and products.

• Facilitate technical discussions and provide thought leadership in software development.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the development team.

• Ensure timely delivery of high-quality software through effective project management and agile methodologies.

Nice To Have

• Experience in leading and managing software development teams.

• Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).

• Contributions to open-source projects or active involvement in tech communities.

• Knowledge of machine learning or data engineering.

• Experience with CI/CD tools and practices.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred

• 8+ years of software development experience with a strong focus on system architecture.

• Proficiency in multiple programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, JavaScript).

• Extensive experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).

• Strong knowledge of software development methodologies (Agile, DevOps).

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Physical Demands

• Physical demands include a considerable amount of time sitting and typing/keyboarding, using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor), or adding machine

• Physical demands with activity or condition may include walking, bending, reaching, standing, squatting, and stooping

• May require occasional lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 20lbs

EEO Statement

Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, an Affirmative Action/EEO employer, prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. SGWS complies with all federal, state and local laws concerning consideration of a qualified applicant's arrest and/or criminal conviction records. Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits provides competitive compensation based on estimated performance level consistent with the past relevant experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education of employees. Unless otherwise expressly stated, any pay ranges posted here are estimates from outside of Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits and do not reflect Southern Glazer's pay bands or ranges.

Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.