Principal, Software Engineer

About the role

Since 1989, SBA Communications has been a pillar of the wireless industry. Today, as a publicly traded global leader and S&P 500 company, our network of over 46,000 communication sites spans 10+ countries, forming the critical infrastructure that connects millions. We are the force behind the scenes —the essential infrastructure that keeps our world connected.

We are looking for innovators to join the dynamic team that makes it all possible. In an industry that moves fast, we rely on our agility to stay ahead of the curve and deliver results. However, we never achieve it alone. Our culture is defined by a "Team First" focus, where every team member matters, and we collaborate passionately to support our customers' objectives.

We believe in shared success. At SBA, we invite every team member to think like an owner.

In addition to a competitive salary range, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your health, financial security, and overall well-being.

This includes:

Financial Wellbeing

401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match of a percentage of employee contributions and profit sharing, where applicable

Equity opportunities, including participation in company equity stock plans, where applicable

Health and Mental Wellbeing

Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer contributions toward coverage

Paid parental leave and company-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability (STD/LTD), where eligible

Wellness programs and resources, including an employee assistance program and well-being initiatives

Personal Growth & Balance

Paid time off and company-paid holidays

Flexible work arrangements, including an allotment of remote workdays per year, depending on the role

Education assistance and professional development and certification or licensing support, where eligible

Performance-based bonus or incentive compensation, which may be available depending on the role

Benefit offerings are subject to plan terms, eligibility requirements, and applicable law, and may vary based on factors such as employment status, job classification, work location, and scheduled hours. Certain benefits may not be available to part-time employees or employees working fewer than 30 hours per week. The company reserves the right to modify or terminate benefit plans at any time, consistent with applicable law.

If you’re ready to make an impact with a stable industry leader, we want to hear from you.

Your Next Career Opportunity – Principal, Software Engineer

The Principal, Software Engineer will be primarily responsible for researching and designing technology solutions that meet SBA's Application needs in a manner that can be used and scaled efficiently throughout all SBA locations. They will champion and express ideas and designs to the varying IT software development teams to reduce technical debt and provide new services while developing buy-in for the integration of new processes and technologies. In addition, they will also be responsible for leading and mentoring SBA employees and contractors who are actively engaged in implementing these initiatives.

What You Will Do – Primary Responsibilities

Provide architectural oversight/direction on software development projects undertaken throughout the SBA IT Organization

Actively promote the company’s and the IT department’s strategic imperatives and how they relate to the projects and tasks being performed.

Provide guidance and mentoring to other developers in the form of sharing ideas, methodologies, and experience.

Actively manage employees reporting to this position, while offering leadership and direction.

Continually stay informed of current product releases, development best practices, and available 3rd party tools.

Provide guidance to the development team on best practices and standards.

Design and develop physical and logical application frameworks that are extensible, stable, and re-usable.

Demonstrate understanding of system processes to leverage internal functionality in the various platforms efficiently.

Develop architectural designs and communicate those designs to stakeholders.

Actively participate in meetings with end users and leadership.

Responsible for making improvement recommendations to the Senior Director Business Process Integration concerning changes in system processes, internal department processes, and tools.

Actively review and evaluate design and development initiatives of development staff, make recommendations, and provide feedback to the Manager of Applications Development.

Other projects and duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need – Qualifications & Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, or Technical is required; Master's Degree preferred.

and 8+ years developing end-to-end business systems and applications within a publicly traded company. Must have systems architecture experience within a large enterprise, with Agile development methodology and programming language constructs, including the .NET framework, Web, and database scripting languages.

Must be able to read and create Microsoft Visio files, which include detailed step by step business processes

Understanding of workflow-based logic

Able to design technical specification documents

Ability to present technical details to non-technical audiences

Applicable industry certifications expected

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to stoop, bend, kneel or crouch.

Ability to stand, walk and sit.

Ability to reach with hands and arms

Visual ability correctable to 20/20.

Sitting up to 90% of the day.

Ability to respond verbally in an understandable, professional manner in person and over the telephone.

Manual dexterity to input data into the computer and the calculator and operate the equipment listed above.

Ability to lift up to 15 pounds.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Office/ Cubicle workspace.

Moderate noise level.

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