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Principal Software Engineer, Java

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In-Office
Toronto, ON
Senior level
In-Office
Toronto, ON
Senior level
The Principal Software Engineer leads technical solution designs, software architecture, and coding standards while managing customer relationships and project reporting.
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Who are we?

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet. 

A place where tech thinkers and future builders turn bold ideas into breakthrough experiences, we welcome your unique perspective.Help us challenge assumptions, uncover bias, and remove barriers—because progress starts with fresh ideas. You’ll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you—because when you feel valued, you’re empowered to do your best work.

Job Summary
Provides end to end technical solution designs, recommends development tools and standards. Engages with business and BSAs to determine best possible end to end solutions, advises on feasibility and cost of recommended solutions. Considers stability, interoperability, security, or scalability of architecture.
Responsibilities
Requirements Analysis

  • Reviews, analyzes and gives feedback on requirements/functional designs

  • Attends and engages in requirement definition meetings

Software/Application Architecture

  • Participates in architectural review process

  • Defines the architecture and presents to the product management team to ensure that the architecture is aligned with the product roadmap

  • Leads cross functional/cross platform architecture reviews, sets architecture guidelines and standards

Software Design

  • Designs for larger projects and cross system/functional enhancements

  • Conducts design reviews, provides technical leadership and develops design templates and standards

Development/Coding

  • Develops and maintains code for complex changes

  • Demonstrates expertise in all things Java

  • Conducts code and program performance reviews

  • Sets design and coding standards and processes

  • Provides technical leadership, recommends development tools

Application QA

  • Sets testing standards and recommends testing frameworks

  • Recommends testing frameworks, designs automated test scripts

DevOps

  • Provides executive team updates aligning with the vision, charter and roadmap

  • Participates in enhancement and release planning meetings to represent the SW development input into the process

  • Brings in industry tools automation expertise and aligns Equinix practices accordingly

  • Develops innovative solutions, processes and best practices by leading internal technical teams

Software Reliability & Support Engineering

  • Manages internal/external customer relationship and communication, working with all the product stakeholders

  • Participates in customer calls to understand issues and provide solutions

  • Defines and publishes the SLA metrics and the compliance reports

  • Ensures and enables ITIL compliance

Reporting

  • Overall project status reporting

  • Manages and influences cross-functional release cycle

Technical Project Management

  • Provides level of effort (LOE)

  • Manages assigned development tasks to schedule/plan, provides leadership and planning for completing development for projects

Qualifications

  • 10+ years experience

  • Recent experience driving Java-based product software

  • Bachelor's in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

This posting is a new position within our organization.

The targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:

Canada - Toronto Office TRO : 139,000 - 209,000 CAD / Annual

Our pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role, level, and location.The pay range shown is based on our compensation structure in place at the time of posting and may be updated periodically based on business needs. Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.

The targeted pay range listed reflects the base pay only and does not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Employees are eligible for bonus, and equity may be offered depending on the position.

Equinix Benefits

As an employee, you become important to Equinix’s success. We ensure all your benefits are in line with our core values: competitive, inclusive, sustainable, connected and efficient. We keep them competitive within the current marketplace to ensure we’re providing you with the best package possible. So, wherever you are in your career and life, you’ll be able to enhance your experience and bring your whole self to work.

Employee Assistance Program: An Employee Assistance program is available to all employees.

Canada Core Benefits: - Insurance: You may enroll in healthcare coverage that is designed to complement the provincial healthcare system, along with life, disability and optional benefit plans that are designed for you and your eligible family members. - Retirement: You may also enroll in Equinix-sponsored retirement or savings plans: Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Group Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax-Free Savings Plan (TSFA). - Vacation and Paid Holidays: Equinix offers both vacation and personal time, along with various paid holidays for you to rest and recharge. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits. Benefits are subject to specific plan or program terms, and to change at Equinix discretion.

Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability.  If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.

Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law. 

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