Senior Principal Software Engineer

Who We Are
Solera is a global leader in data and software services that strives to transform every touchpoint of the vehicle lifecycle into a connected digital experience. In addition, we provide products and services to protect life’s other most important assets: our homes and digital identities. Today, Solera processes over 300 million digital transactions annually for approximately 235,000 partners and customers in more than 90 countries. Our 6,500 team members foster an uncommon, innovative culture and are dedicated to successfully bringing the future to bear today through cognitive answers, insights, algorithms and automation. For more information, please visit solera.com.
The Role
Lead the design, development, and maintenance of our data engineering infrastructure
Architect and implement scalable data pipelines for batch and real-time processing
Establish best practices, coding standards, and technical documentation
Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior data engineers
Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders to understand data requirements
Optimize data models and database designs for performance and reliability
Implement data quality controls and monitoring systems
Evaluate and recommend new data technologies and tools
Deploy and manage cloud-based data solutions (AWS/Azure/GCP)
Ensure data security, compliance, and governance standards are met
What You’ll Bring
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field (Master's preferred)
15+ years of experience in data engineering roles
5+ years of experience in a technical leadership position
Utilizing Real-Time, Batch, and NoSQL/SQL.
Proficiency in data warehousing, data modelling, ETL design, and optimization
Deep understanding of data enrichment, transformation, security, movement, data architecture, golden record, and data integrity.
Experience with big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark, Kafka)
Experience with data orchestration tools (Airflow, Luigi, etc.).
Familiarity with AWS migration services like Database Migration Service (DMS) and Server Migration Service (SMS).
Leadership Skills
Experience leading data/analytics engineering teams
Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions
Strong communication skills to present insights to stakeholders
Track record of improving data quality and analytics processes
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field (Master's preferred)
Hands-on technical involvement
Experience with agile development practices
Strong problem-solving and debugging skills