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Principal Software Engineer
On-site in Madrid·Full-time·Added over a year ago
This job was published a year ago
Overview
Job details
Full-time hours
Per the ad.
Requirements
Have the right to work in Spain
Solera doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Work in English
English is required, per the ad.
Work on-site in Madrid
No relocation package mentioned.
Have 10+ years of experience
Senior-level role.
University degree
“A related degree or equivalent qualifications / experience” — per the ad.
Requirements
What we're looking for
- Java - up to v21
- Spring (including Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Batch)
- Java Webapps (such as Tomcat 11 / Websphere, Spring MVC)
- Apache, Nginx
- CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Concourse, Git, GitLab, Octopus
- Stored Procedures (MSSQL, DB2, Mongo, Postgres)
- Agile Methodologies - Scrum, Kanban, Pair Programming, TDD
Nice to have
- Test tooling - Selenium, JUnit, Mockito, PowerMock, Karma, Jasmine
- REST/JSON APIs (Swagger, HATEOAS)
- Build tools (Maven, Ant)
- Unix
- JavaScript (including JSON, Typescript, AngularJS/Angular)
- ELK stack
The role
The Role
As a member of the Product Development team, you will be responsible for delivering projects related to the technical development, support and maintenance of the company's customer facing applications and internal applications to defined standards and to a high quality. You will champion areas of technologies, assist in defining standards, interact and communicate with other areas of the business, gather requirements and effectively manage expectations.
As a Senior Engineer you will have a strong working knowledge of the design, development and maintenance of web-based applications.You will develop solutions, from often complex requirements, to defined standards and will be seen as an expert of the relevant technology stack. You will keep on top of the latest technologies and bring innovation and motivation to the team. You will aid other team members in a coaching and mentoring capacity and be expected to work as part of an autonomous team.
What you'll do
- Ensure the squad develop robust, resilient solutions.
- Champion Solera Standards - encouraging others to do the same
- Maintain a strong technical understanding and promote the use of the latest software and technologies.
- Provide regular feedback to, and coaching of, the Tribe members to ensure improvement of individual performance and contribution to project deliverables.
- Represent Product Development with stakeholders both within and outside of allocated Tribe.
- Work with Architecture to define, maintain and ensure adherence to technical standards.
- Advocate Testing practices and champion the rollout of automation within the business area of remit.
- Suggest and deliver continuous improvement items aligned with the strategic direction of Product Development.
- Suggest innovative approaches to new and existing ways of working.
- Tech Debt - take ownership, lead the squad to do the same and discuss prioritisation with Product.
- Align with wider department.
- Promote strong morale within the squads.
description
Principal Engineer - Java P5 - CAP-HPI
What You'll Do
- What You'll Bring
- Technical Experience
- As a Principal Engineer within the Development Team, you should have: -
- Over 3 years' experience being a Technical Lead in the team
- Over 10 years' experience of delivering IT development projects
- A related degree or equivalent qualifications / experience
Required Attributes and Characteristics
- High attention to detail
- Flexibility
- Forward-thinking with drive and determination
- Strong analytical & solution design skills
- Team player with the ability to work independently where needed
- Logical approach to problem solving and strong troubleshooting skills
About Solera
Solera is a global leader in automotive software, providing digital solutions for vehicle lifecycle management, including claims processing, vehicle history, and fleet management. The company serves the insurance, automotive, and fleet industries with a suite of SaaS products that span the entire vehicle lifecycle, from accident management to repair and resale. With a strong global footprint, Solera operates in over 90 countries and processes millions of transactions daily, making it a key player in the automotive technology sector.
In Spain, Solera has a significant presence, particularly in Madrid, where it operates a major technology and development hub. The company is known for its collaborative and innovative work culture, with a focus on engineering excellence and data-driven solutions. For international professionals, Solera offers opportunities to work on cutting-edge automotive software, with roles in engineering, data science, and product development. The company values diverse perspectives and provides a dynamic environment for career growth, making it an attractive option for those looking to relocate to Spain.
- Industry
- Automotive Software
- Founded
- 2007
- Employees
- 5,000–10,000
- Headquarters
- Westlake, USA
- In Spain
- Madrid
- Website
- solera.com
Good to know if you are moving
- Solera has a major technology hub in Madrid, Spain, with a large number of engineering and data science roles.
- The company offers a global work environment, with opportunities to collaborate with teams across multiple countries.
- Solera's products are used by major insurance and automotive companies worldwide, providing a stable and impactful work context.
- International hires can expect a competitive compensation package and support for relocation, as the company actively recruits globally.
- The Madrid office is known for its modern workspace and a culture that emphasizes innovation and continuous learning.
In their own words
About the company & team
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.
At CAP-HPI we use our data, combined with our knowledge, experience and expertise, to enable us to create award-winning automotive products. Over 75 years, our extensive dataset and unique understanding of the automotive market help businesses of all shapes and sizes manage risk and increase profit. We provide data and insight into vehicle identification, valuations and complete history checks.
Additional information
It is impossible to list every requirement for, or responsibility of, any position. Similarly, we cannot identify all the skills a position may require since job responsibilities and the Company's needs may change over time. Therefore, the above job description is not comprehensive or exhaustive. The Company reserves the right to adjust, add to or eliminate any aspect of the above description. The Company also retains the right to require all employees to undertake additional or different job responsibilities when necessary to meet business needs.
Location
Solera · Madrid
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