Principal Software Developer
Precisely
- Location
- Canada
- Job Type
- full-time
- Salary
- Unknown
- Posted
- August 22, 2025
Job Description
Precisely is the leader in data integrity. We empower businesses to make more confident decisions based on trusted data through a unique combination of software, data enrichment products and strategic services. What does this mean to you? For starters, it means joining a company focused on delivering outstanding innovation and support that helps customers increase revenue, lower costs and reduce risk. In fact, Precisely powers better decisions for more than 12,000 global organizations, including 93 of the Fortune 100. Precisely's 2500 employees are unified by four company core values that are central to who we are and how we operate: Openness, Determination, Individuality, and Collaboration. We are committed to career development for our employees and offer opportunities for growth, learning and building community. With a "work from anywhere" culture, we celebrate diversity in a distributed environment with a presence in 30 countries as well as 20 offices in over 5 continents. Learn more about why it's an exciting time to join Precisely!
Overview:
We are seeking a seasoned Principal Software Developer with deep expertise in Node.js and MongoDB Atlas to lead the development of innovative, high-performance SaaS solutions. This role requires a strong foundation in software architecture, hands-on development, and technical leadership. You will play a pivotal role in shaping system design, mentoring Developers, and ensuring delivery excellence across the product lifecycle. All applicants are welcome to apply, however, preference will be given to candidates located in the greater Ottawa area or close by.
What you will do:
As part of our architectural leadership, you will design and architect scalable, resilient, and high-performance Node.js applications, ensuring that all architectural decisions align with business goals and meet performance, scalability, and reliability standards. Operationally, you will lead architectural efforts for one or more components within an investment segment, providing broad technical oversight. You’ll drive adoption, optimization, and troubleshooting of MongoDB Atlas across the segment, and collaborate closely with Product Management to support product planning and performance tracking. Your responsibilities will include translating stakeholder requirements into actionable backlog items, authoring clear and technically detailed epics and user stories with well-defined acceptance criteria, and participating in backlog grooming to ensure clarity and alignment on feature development. Additionally, you’ll coordinate with architects to validate and implement technical decisions, and identify opportunities for process improvement and automation.
What we are looking for:
- 10+ years of professional software development experience.
- Proficiency in Node.js and possibly one additional language (e.g., Java or Go).
- Hands-on experience with MongoDB Atlas, including API development, performance tuning, and diagnostics.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Proven track record in designing and delivering data-intensive or software products.
- Strong understanding of cloud-native technologies: Docker, Kubernetes, Kafka, and microservices architecture.
- Working knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and tools such as Redis, Datadog, Codefresh, and security frameworks are advantageous.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to engage stakeholders at all levels.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to change.
- Familiarity with frontend technologies (e.g. React) is a plus
🎯 Who is this job for?
This Principal Software Developer role at Precisely is ideal for a seasoned engineer with 10+ years of experience, deep expertise in Node.js and MongoDB Atlas, and a strong background in scalable SaaS architecture. You’ll lead system design, mentor developers, translate requirements into actionable user stories, and collaborate closely with product and architectural teams to ensure high-performance, resilient solutions. Experience with cloud-native technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, Kafka, microservices), cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), and tools like Redis, Datadog, Codefresh, plus proficiency in Agile/Scrum, is key. Additional skills in React or another language (Java/Go) are a plus, making this a leadership role for someone who thrives at the intersection of hands-on development, architecture, and technical strategy.
💬 Potential Interview Questions
1. How many years of professional software development experience do you have?
I have over 10 years of experience in professional software development, working on complex, scalable systems across multiple domains.
2. What is your expertise with Node.js?
I have extensive hands-on experience architecting and developing high-performance Node.js applications, building APIs, optimizing performance, and ensuring reliability at scale.
3. Have you worked with MongoDB Atlas?
Yes, I have significant experience using MongoDB Atlas for data modeling, API development, performance tuning, query optimization, and troubleshooting diagnostics.
4. What other programming languages do you have experience with?
In addition to Node.js, I have worked with Java and Go, applying them to microservices and cloud-native applications.
5. What is your experience with cloud-native technologies?
I have designed and deployed solutions using Docker and Kubernetes, built event-driven systems with Kafka, and implemented microservices architectures for scalability and fault tolerance.
6. Have you designed data-intensive products before?
Yes, I have a proven track record of building and delivering data-intensive SaaS solutions that required robust architecture, scalability, and optimized performance.
7. What cloud platforms have you worked with?
I have worked with AWS and Azure, leveraging services for compute, storage, messaging, monitoring, and CI/CD pipelines.
8. What monitoring and DevOps tools have you used?
I have used Datadog for observability, Redis for caching, Codefresh for CI/CD, and various security frameworks to ensure compliance and resilience.
9. How do you ensure technical alignment with business goals?
I translate stakeholder requirements into actionable backlog items, write clear user stories with acceptance criteria, and validate decisions with architects and product managers to align with business priorities.
10. What is your experience with Agile/Scrum?
I have led and worked in Agile teams, actively participating in sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily standups, and retrospectives to deliver iterative, high-quality outcomes.
11. Have you mentored other engineers?
Yes, I have mentored junior and mid-level engineers, provided code reviews, guided technical design decisions, and fostered a culture of continuous learning.
12. Do you have experience with frontend technologies like React?
Yes, I am familiar with React and have contributed to frontend features when needed, enabling me to collaborate effectively with frontend teams.
13. How do you handle process improvement and automation?
I proactively identify inefficiencies, propose automation for testing and deployment, and improve development workflows to enhance productivity and delivery speed.
📋 Job Summary
Precisely is the global leader in data integrity, helping over 12,000 organizations—including 93 of the Fortune 100—make confident decisions through trusted data. With 2,500 employees across 30 countries and 20 offices worldwide, the company delivers innovative SaaS solutions by combining software, data enrichment, and strategic services. Guided by its core values of Openness, Determination, Individuality, and Collaboration, Precisely fosters career growth, embraces diversity, and supports a flexible “work from anywhere” culture, making it an exciting place to build the future of data-driven decision-making.