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Principal Engineer

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Equifax is where you can power your possible. If you want to achieve your true potential, chart new paths, develop new skills, collaborate with bright minds,  and make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you.

At Equifax, Principal Engineer is a senior-level technical position that combines deep technical expertise with strategic vision with hands-on coding skills.

What you’ll do

  • Design and architect complex systems 

  • Provide technical guidance and mentor junior engineers

  • Shape the organization’s technical direction

  • Play a pivotal role in solving intricate technical challenges

  • Optimize performance and drive innovation while ensuring alignment with business objectives

What experience you need

  • 12+ years of relevant experience, this experience should include progressively responsible roles with increasing technical complexity and leadership responsibilities

  • Possess deep technical expertise in Cloud Technology including programming languages, software development, system architecture

  • Proficiency in Java and the ability to design, develop, and maintain complex software systems

  • Expertise in designing and architecting large-scale, distributed systems with a focus on scalability, performance, and reliability

  • In-depth knowledge of cloud platforms and experience in designing and implementing cloud-native solutions

  • Understanding of microservices architecture, containerization and orchestration

  • Familiarity with DevOps principles, continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, and infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Terraform

  • Experience in database design of both relational and NoSQL especially on the Cloud like Postgres, Spanner, Cloud, SQL, BigQuery, etc.

  • Implementation Knowledge with machine learning algorithms and AI technologies for data analysis and automation

  • Skills in optimizing system performance, including profiling, benchmarking, and resource management

  • Experience with containerization and orchestration platforms

  • Proficiency in web development technologies, including front-end and back-end frameworks

  • Understanding of network protocols, security, and the ability to optimize network performance

  • Expertise in application security, cybersecurity best practices, and the ability to design and implement secure systems

What could set you apart

  • Master’s Degree 

  • Knowledge of the unemployment claim process and integrations 

We offer comprehensive compensation and healthcare packages, 401k matching, paid time off, and organizational growth potential through our online learning platform with guided career tracks.

Are you ready to power your possible?  Apply today, and get started on a path toward an exciting new career at Equifax, where you can make a difference!

Equifax is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Who is Equifax? 

At Equifax, we believe knowledge drives progress. As a global data, analytics and technology company, we play an essential role in the global economy by helping employers, employees, financial institutions and government agencies make critical decisions with greater confidence. ​​​​​​​ 

We work to help create seamless and positive experiences during life’s pivotal moments: applying for jobs or a mortgage, financing an education or buying a car. Our impact is real and to accomplish our goals we focus on nurturing our people for career advancement and their learning and development, supporting our next generation of leaders, maintaining an inclusive and diverse work environment, and regularly engaging and recognizing our employees. Regardless of location or role, the individual and collective work of our employees makes a difference and we are looking for talented team players to join us as we help people live their financial best. 

Equifax is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Working at Equifax

We believe in a growth mindset. At Equifax, this includes providing our employees opportunities to perform at their best and learn new skills along the way to inspire and build fulfilling careers. Watch our video to learn more about how you can power your possible! 

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