Principal Engineer, Software Development & User Experience

A Career at HARMAN

As a technology leader that is rapidly on the move, HARMAN is filled with people who are focused on making life better. Innovation, inclusivity and teamwork are a part of our DNA. When you add that to the challenges we take on and solve together, you’ll discover that at HARMAN you can grow, make a difference and be proud of the work you do every day.

Introduction: A Career at HARMAN Lifestyle

We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. As a member of HARMAN Lifestyle, you connect consumers with the power of superior sound.

• Contribute your talents to high-end, esteemed brands like JBL, Mark Levinson and Revel

• Unite your passion for audio innovation with high-tech product development

• Create pitch-perfect, cutting-edge technology that elevates the listening experience

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Liferay Solution Architect to design and deliver robust portal solutions aligned with business and technical requirements. As a Principal Engineer, you will lead end-to-end solution architecture, address complex business challenges, and align technology with strategic objectives to ensure successful project delivery. This role involves close collaboration with stakeholders, providing technical leadership, and ensuring the performance, scalability, and security of Liferay applications, while reporting to the Manager, Digital Customer Experience.

What You Will Do

• Architect and deliver comprehensive Liferay portal solutions aligned with business and technical requirements.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to analyze requirements, identify challenges, and drive process optimization and automation.

• Provide technical leadership across the development lifecycle, mentoring teams on best practices, design patterns, and coding standards.

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable Liferay-based applications and solutions.

• Define system configurations, customizations, and integrations with Liferay and other enterprise systems.

• Establish and implement quality assurance practices, including testing strategies, performance tuning, and scalability improvements.

• Ensure adherence to security best practices, while proactively resolving technical issues during implementation.

• Create and maintain technical documentation, support user training, and stay updated with the latest Liferay technologies and industry trends.

What You Need to Be Successful

• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in a global, multicultural, and multi-location organization.

• At least 4+ years of proven experience as a Solution Architect, with strong expertise in Liferay development/architecture and Microsoft technologies.

• Hands-on experience with Java, JavaScript, C#, RESTful APIs, SOAP, .NET applications, Azure Logic Apps, and Azure Functions.

• Solid understanding of database management and SQL.

• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders and lead cross-functional teams.

• Proven track record of designing scalable, reliable, and high-performance solutions for complex business needs.

• Experience working with Agile/Scrum methodologies and DevOps practices for continuous integration and delivery.

Bonus Points if You Have  

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related discipline.

• Proficient in working with databases and Microsoft Office tools, including Excel and PowerPoint, along with experience in Jira.

• Strong analytical skills with expertise in root cause analysis, troubleshooting, and effective presentation.

• Capable of working both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

• Excellent time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting.

What Makes You Eligible

• Willingness to work in a hybrid office environment, balancing in-person collaboration with remote flexibility

• Willingness to travel up to 5% as required.

• Flexibility to work across multiple time zones when needed.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong active listening and interpersonal skills.

What We Offer

• Flexible work environment, allowing for full-time remote work globally for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location

• Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman and Samsung products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.)

• Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University

• Competitive wellness benefits

• Tuition reimbursement

• “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program

• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development

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HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.