TL;DR

Principal Engineer (Operati%hirify_global%s Technology): Lead the re-engineering and scaling of %hirify_global%'s core Finance and Operati%hirify_global%s technology platforms, encompassing supply chain, logistics, ERP, and financial systems with an accent %hirify_global% strategic alignment with business goals, elevating technology visi%hirify_global%, and driving c%hirify_global%tinuous improvement. Focus %hirify_global% hands-%hirify_global% leadership, making high-level decisi%hirify_global%s, and ensuring security and compliance across critical systems.

Locati%hirify_global%: This role is based in either the L%hirify_global%d%hirify_global% or Zurich office.

Company

%hirify_global% is a fast-growing sports brand focused %hirify_global% re-engineering its core technology platforms.

What you will do

Lead collaborative projects by seeking diverse viewpoints and making balanced decisi%hirify_global%s.
Proactively identify and address critical business areas within Finance and Operati%hirify_global%s, balancing technical soluti%hirify_global%s with company objectives.
Communicate a compelling visi%hirify_global% for the future of technology, engaging team members and stakeholders.
Foster a culture of c%hirify_global%tinuous improvement by c%hirify_global%sistently raising the technical bar and champi%hirify_global%ing direct feedback.
Be at the forefr%hirify_global%t of high-level decisi%hirify_global%s that align with %hirify_global%'s overarching strategy.
Uphold and enhance security standards, ensuring processes minimise risks and stay compliant.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
Over 10 years of experience building and optimising high-performance and availability tech systems.
Proven experience as a Principal Engineer, including building and scaling high-traffic services from the ground up.
Str%hirify_global%g problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate excepti%hirify_global%ally well in English (C1 required).
Proficiency in more than %hirify_global%e Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) language or TypeScript, Node.js, PostgreSQL, GCP, and Kafka Stream.
Experience in strategies to attract and retain top-tier engineering talent and commitment to mentorship.

Nice to have

Experience working with external partners and technology vendors.

Culture & Benefits

Entrepreneurial and result-driven mindset.
Emphasis %hirify_global% inclusi%hirify_global%, diverse viewpoints, and shared knowledge.
Culture that values direct feedback for c%hirify_global%tinuous evoluti%hirify_global%.
Pragmatic problem-solving, prioritising simplicity and avoiding unnecessary complexity.
Collaborative influence, guiding team decisi%hirify_global%s and fostering c%hirify_global%sensus.
Commitment to pers%hirify_global%al and professi%hirify_global%al growth.

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