Principal Developer FileMaker The Principal Developer is a senior technical leader responsible for driving the architectural direction, design, and development of complex software systems. This role involves leading high-level projects, making strategic decisions regarding technology stacks, and ensuring the scalability, maintainability, and performance of applications. The Principal Developer works closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, product, and business stakeholders, to align technical solutions with business objectives. This position performs important team leadership, primarily leading engineers and developers within the development function. Experience needed for this job * Successful experience of working within Development teams * Experienced in Development methodologies covering both Agile and traditional Waterfall * Proven record of working in an ambiguous and fast-paced environment * Working knowledge of travel industry technologies, e.g. booking tools and GDS systems * Previous experience of developing software in the entertainment industry FileMaker Development * FileMaker Pro: Database Design * FileMaker Scripts: Create, troubleshoot and optimize scripts * Layouts and UI/UX design * Data Relationships * FileMaker Functions * External data sources, via ODBC, RESTful API, Message Based Architecture * WebDirect * Automating tasks via schedules or triggers * Security and Permissions: User actions control, AD Integration, Encryption at rest and in transit * Performance Optimisation: Optimising larger databases, diagnosing and resolving performance issues * FileMaker Server: Deploying to a server environment, managing backups Essential functions of the job * Development, Design, Architecture * Ensure product managers and stakeholders’ requirements are met through development application solutions. * Define and design good architectural solutions for implementation within agreed timeframes and predictable costs. * Utilize, where appropriate, distributed and decoupled architectures, utilizing APIs and event- based architectures. * Design, develop and maintain robust and scalable applications. * Write clean, efficient and well documented code. * Optimize system performance, scalability and reliability. * Ensure all software is kept within source and version control systems. * Lead on deployment of version upgrades, following change management processes. Technical Leadership and Oversight: Innovation and Problem Solving Quality Assurance Governance and Compliance Strategy Budget Requirements IP Cross-Functional Collaboration Education, experience and competencies * Education to Degree level or higher in related field * In lieu of education – equivalent combination of education and directly related experience