Principal Software Engineer

Make The Connection. Vix Technology is a global leader in providing innovative solutions for public transit, believing that accessibility should be a standard. With over 35 years of experience and systems deployed in more than 200 cities worldwide, we take a modular approach to integrate various partners and technologies, creating best-in-class solutions. Our dynamic team consists of over 450 dedicated professionals across 12 offices globally, spanning APAC, Europe, and North America. We pride ourselves on fostering a flexible and collaborative work environment that empowers our employees to connect and excel. If you are passionate about making a difference in public transportation and thrive in a team-focused atmosphere, we invite you to apply and contribute to our vision of a more connected world. Find out more about your new workplace! Vix Technology is seeking a talented and motivated Principal Software Engineer to join our dynamic team. As a Principal Software Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies and solutions that are transforming the public transportation industry. You will play a vital role in driving innovation and developing mission-critical software solutions that enable efficient public transportation systems. You will collaborate with a diverse team of platform  specialists to design and implement robust and scalable software applications. What you’ll be doing: • Develop, test, and maintain secure, scalable, and reusable software solutions that meet customer needs • Supporting the design and architecture of complex systems, with a focus on long-term quality, scalability, and maintainability • Deep ownership of the codebase, uplifting engineering standards, and acting as a trusted source of technical knowledge for the development team • Contribute to Agile development processes, including sprint planning and reviews • Mentor and support junior engineers through knowledge sharing, code reviews, and technical coaching • Available as a technical escalation to investigate and resolve production incidents to ensure system stability and customer satisfaction • Communicate technical concepts clearly across diverse teams and provide constructive, solution-oriented feedback What You Will Bring To The Role Essential: • Minimum 10 years in software engineering, with a minimum of 3 years in tech lead, or principal engineering role • Extensive experience in C#, .NET and related frameworks, and modern development tooling (git, docker, AI coding tools) • Skilled in building and integrating RESTful APIs and event-driven architectures • Competence in working with relational and non-relational databases such as PostgreSQL and DynamoDB • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field Desirable: • AWS experience • Previous experience and interest in a transport technology or rail ticketing environment Personal Attributes: • Strong critical thinking and proactive problem solving skills • Clear and confident communicator, both written and verbal • Composed and resilient under pressure • Supportive team player with mentoring capability • Committed to continuous learning and professional growth • Demonstrates integrity, accountability, and reliability • Organised with effective time management skills