Principal Engineer

City: Copenhagen V

Country/Region: DK

Application Deadline: N/A

Join our trailblazing team at PANDORA, a leading brand in the jewellery industry, as we redefine the shopping experience for millions of customers, creating intimacy at scale for our consumers & shoppers. Our innovative spirit and commitment to craftmanship have fueled our growth, and we're now looking for a visionary Principal Engineer to steer our Enterprise Architecture efforts.

We invite you to bring your skills and passion to our team as a Principal Engineer and play a key role in shaping our technology landscape.

The Role:

This role is a strategic member of the engineering leadership organization that establishes engineering standards, directs technology decisions, and develops engineering talent. As Principal Engineer you will partner closely with other senior engineers, executives, and product management across the enterprise to solve complex problems and deliver mission critical services that work at scale across the globe. A principal engineer is a technology leader in all aspects of their role and leads by example with designing and operating our omni channel technology services.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and refine enterprise architectural frameworks to enhance agility and business responsiveness.
Design and implement solutions that integrate seamlessly with existing systems and infrastructure, leveraging modern tools and open technologies.
Lead cross-functional teams in the execution of technology strategies, ensuring alignment with business objectives and continuous improvement.
Serve as a thought leader in adopting new technologies and frameworks, conducting research, and evaluating emerging trends to keep our architecture future ready.
Collaborate with stakeholders across the company to translate business needs into technical actions and achievable goals.
Mentor junior architects and engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous learning within the team.
Contribute to open source, community projects and engineering standards.

What you'll bring:

Proven experience as a Principal Engineer or in a similar leadership role within enterprise architecture, preferably in a large-scale retail or related industry
Proficiency in modern architectural frameworks, toolsets, and open-source technologies (Kafka, API gateways, Kubernetes).
Proficiency with a multitude of programming languages including Java or .NET
Excellent knowledge of software engineering best practices, including agile and DevOps methodologies.
Experience of working with major Public Cloud Providers like Azure and GCP, including using Infrastructure-as-Code
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
Effective communication and leadership skills, with experience managing teams in dynamic environments.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
(Optional) Experience in retail or marketing technologies (Martech).

About Pandora:

Established in 1982, Pandora designs, manufactures, and markets hand-finished jewellery made from high-quality materials at affordable prices. Pandora’s products are available in more than 100 countries on six continents through more than 6,500 points of sale, including around 2,500 concept stores.

Headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, Pandora employs 32,000 people worldwide and crafts its jewellery at two LEED certified facilities in Thailand, using mainly recycled silver and gold. The company plans to be carbon neutral by 2025 and has joined the Science Based Targets initiative to reduce emissions across its full value chain. Pandora is listed on the Nasdaq Copenhagen stock exchange and generated a revenue of DKK 28.1 billion in 2023. 

At Pandora, we believe that creating an inclusive and diverse workplace and reflecting societal diversity in our customer engagement is essential to delivering on our company purpose: to give a voice to people’s loves. We dedicate ourselves to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of inclusion and diversity where everyone feels respected and valued.