Principal Engineer

Wave is seeking a Principal Engineer to lead our architectural strategy and ensure alignment of technology solutions with business goals. Reporting to the CTO, you'll be responsible for developing innovative architectural solutions, defining technology roadmaps, and ensuring adherence to industry standards and best practices. You'll work on exciting products, provide architectural leadership, and investigate new ideas to help small businesses thrive.

Key responsibilities include:

• Define and lead architectural strategy across the technology organization
• Enable Wave's business strategy and company objectives
• Foster cross-team collaboration and drive strategic technology direction
• Innovate and future-proof our business
• Provide hands-on engineering leadership

Our technology stack includes Python, Django, Ruby, Golang, GraphQL, REST APIs, React, and ReactNative with TypeScript. We value transparency, community, and personal growth. Wave offers a flexible work environment, comprehensive benefits, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
• 10+ years of experience in software architecture and system design
• Strong knowledge of cloud computing, microservices architecture, and modern development practices
• Experience leading through influence in a matrix organization
• Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills
• Experience with agile methodologies and project management

Join Wave and be part of a company recognized as one of Canada's Top Ten Most Admired Corporate Cultures and Great Places to Work!