Principal Software Engineer

Contract
Permanent

Location
Calrom Lahore office; Askari Corporate Tower, 1st Floor

Shift pattern
Day shift, 10:00 – 18:30, Monday to Friday

Salary
Competitive DOE

About us and the department this role sits in:

As a fast-growing SaaS company, Calrom has a proven record of delivering innovative software for international airlines. We’re also part of the Travel Innovation Group, made up of Lime, Calrom & Aviate who all provide unique services to the travel trade.

Calrom is a fast-growing SaaS tech company specialising in group booking solutions, fare distribution, air shopping and ticketing systems for airlines. Our systems are used by some of the world’s largest and most respected airlines, which is a testament to our passion for creating quality and innovative software solutions.

The role:

The PSE is a key player in our Agile development process, driving technical excellence and leading a cross-functional team of engineers to deliver high-quality software solutions. This role requires a deep understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum), strong technical expertise, and exceptional leadership skills. The Engineering Lead will collaborate closely with Deputy Head of Engineering, Scrum Masters, and other stakeholders to prioritize and execute on initiatives that drive business value. In this role you will be reporting to the Deputy Head of Engineering.

PSE should be highly proficient in .NET core, c#, with deep understanding of its architecture and best practices. They should provide technical guidance, mentorship, and code reviews to ensure high-quality, scalable, and maintainable .NET Core applications.

PSE should possess a deep understanding of Azure DevOps including version control, continuous integration (CI), continuous deployment (CD), release management, and monitoring. They should use Azure DevOps to streamline the development process, automate repetitive task and improve overall efficiency.

We think you’ll be a great fit if you have:

  • Seven (07) + years’ experience on the aforementioned technical stack.[(i.e) .net technology and C#].
  • In absence of Lead, can manage a team of .Net stack engineers, including task assignment, performance evaluation, and professional development.
  • Foster a team culture that promotes creativity, innovation, and continuous improvement.
  • Work closely with the Scrum Master to remove impediments, conflicts, and the keep the team focused on sprint goals.
  • Provide mentorship and guidance to team members to help them grow and develop their skills.
  • Help developing project plans, timelines, and resource allocations to ensure successful project execution.
  • Monitor project progress and adjust plans as necessary to meet changing requirements or timelines.
  • Lead and inspire a team of engineers by setting clear goals, providing regular feedback, and fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration.
  • Provide technical leadership and guidance to the engineering team.
  • Facilitate regular retrospectives to reflect on team performance, identify areas for improvement, and implement actionable solutions to enhance team effectiveness and efficiency.
  • Execute the design given by Architecture team and implementation of scalable, maintainable, and efficient software solutions.
  • Stay current with industry trends and best practices in software engineering and advocate for their adoption within the team.
  • Conduct code reviews to ensure adherence to coding standards, best practices, and architectural guidelines.
  • Implement and enforce processes for automated testing, code quality analysis, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD).
  • Monitor code quality and performance metrics and take corrective actions as needed.
  • Work closely with quality assurance (QA) to ensure thorough testing and validation of software solutions.
  • Communicate effectively with stakeholders to provide updates on project status, identify risks, and solicit feedback.
  • Experience managing a team on large-scale highly complex enterprise solutions in agile environment.
  • Have working experience of agile development methodologies, especially SCRUM.
  • Experience with any one of the client-side framework: ReactJS, Angular, Knockout, JQuery
  • Experience of CSS3, Typescript
  • Experience of working with Material UI or Bootstrap
  • Understanding of SignalR
  • Understanding of agile methods and processes, e.g. SCRUM
  • Understanding of working in DevOps environment using tools like Azure DevOps, GitLab, BitBucket, TeamCity, Octopus
  • Understanding of architectural development patterns such as Microservices, IoC, ORM, and MVC/MVVM

Exciting benefits we offer:

  • Modern office in central Lahore with a great space to kick back and relax or collaborate with the team.
  • Medical Insurance (OPD+IPD) for self & dependents (Spouse, children and as well as Parents).
  • Pension Scheme Fund (Applicable after Probation Period).
  • Gym Passport (or) Building Gym (available here in Askari Corporate Tower).
  • Due Annual Increments (+) Inflation based adjustments (if applicable).
  • (PDP) – Personal Development Program.
  • Career Progression and Clear Career Path (SIFA based).
  • Company Provided Lunch Everyday.
  • Open Plan Environment.
  • Company Sponsored Recreational (Local) Trips (and/or) team building events and activities.
  • Company Celebration Dinners (e.g) Annual dinners, Iftar dinners. Etc.
  • Company Paid Sports Activities.
  • Onsite Secured Parkings for your Cars and Bikes.
  • Company Paid Professional Certifications. (i.e) reimbursements subject to business needs.
  • Monthly Birthday Celebrations of Employees.
  • Bi-annual Bonuses (10% of your basic salary)
  • Referral Bonuses. (PKR. 25,000)
  • Leave Bank & Encashment Policy.
  • Monthly Mobile Allowance (PKR. 2,700) for Senior Software Engineers / Senior Data Engineers.
  • Work-life balance
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