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Position Summary:  
Perforce is searching for a Principal Software Engineer to join the team. The Principal Software Engineer will have extensive experience in software engineering with the ability to build robust, scalable, and high-performance solutions that meet the evolving needs of the business.  Responsibilities:  Produce hardened distributions of Kafka that contain tested security patches by managing and extending workflows, automations, and automated tests suites to produce secure hardened Kafka releases.  Maintain and enhance Perforce Java applications including a graphical library of components used to accelerate the creation of Java GUI applications.  This components library allows Java developers to quickly create mission critical graphical applications to display information through tables, Gantt charts, maps, charts, and other user interface components. Peer-review the work of other software designers and mentor them  Continuously review and make recommendations to improve processes, tools and implementation  Collaborate with other engineers to develop and enhance a wide range of static code analysis tools.  Participate in high level system design and implementation of significant new features.  Create clean, well-tested code and deliver the highest quality software.  Provide task estimates and accurately report progress as part of an Agile process.  May be required to support additional products/brands as needed. Requirements:  Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively work within a cross-functional team BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related subject  12+ years experience with Java  Experience with Apache Kafka  Experience in 2D graphics, mapping, and/or user interface development  Experience with Apache Tomcat and other application servers  Experience with Maven and Ant  Experience using CI systems  Experience in developing Java Swing  Experience with test-driven development  Experience with object-oriented analysis and design using common design patterns  Experience learning and managing an existing code base to improve it and expand its capabilities  Ability to work independently  Strong zeal to contribute to Open Source community  Experience with version control, especially git  Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting mindset. Come work with us! Our team members are valued for their contributions, introduced to new opportunities, and rewarded well. Perforce combines the experience and rewards of a start-up with the security of an established and privately held profitable company. If you are passionate about the technology that impacts our day-to-day lives and want to work with talented and dedicated people across the globe, apply today!  Perforce Software is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions, and lactation), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, family or relationship structure, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Perforce Software's management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and general treatment during employment.