Principal Developer IT Applications Specialist

As a Principal Engineer at Western Digital acting as an Optimization and Transformation Specialist IT Applications you will play a pivotal role in maintaining the stability security and efficiency of critical applications. You will also lead innovative initiatives to simplify transform and optimize various processes such as the Software Asset Management pipeline in collaboration with procurement legal and other crossfunctional teams and others. This role requires strong technical expertise in Java/Python programming and dashboarding tools like Power BI or similar a dataanalyst mindset to leverage GenAI solutions for business requirements proficiency in supporting desktop/laptop systems Windows/Mac OS networking SQL databases and security with a focus on hosted applications. You will collaborate closely with IT procurement and Engineering teams to optimize application workloads on desktop/laptop environments manage licenses effectively and provide technical leadership to drive engineering teams success in delivering highquality products efficiently.

Management pipeline by collaborating with procurement legal and crossfunctional teams.

Identify opportunities for innovation using emerging technologies like GenAI and automation tools.

Develop and maintain applications with a focus on performance stability and scalability leveraging programming skills in Java/Python.

Provide advanced support for desktop/laptop systems including Windows/Mac OS Linux networking and SQL databases ensuring seamless operations.

Create interactive dashboards using tools like Power BI or other data visualization platforms to drive datadriven decisions.

Apply a data analyst mindset to extract actionable insights optimizing workflows and resource utilization.

Leverage scripting languages such as Windows Batch PowerShell Linux Shell and Visual Basic to automate tasks enhancing automation frameworks for improved operational efficiency.

Troubleshoot and resolve issues in web applications hosted on Tomcat/Apache ensuring a strong focus on security and performance.

Oversee the installation upgrades and license management of critical applications using tools like FlexLM/SCCM.

Monitor application health and performance using advanced monitoring tools like Nagios or similar.

Work closely with IT engineering and procurement teams to align IT initiatives with business goals.

Act as a bridge between technical and nontechnical stakeholders to streamline communication and project execution.

Drive the adoption of cuttingedge solutions including GenAI to automate repetitive tasks and enhance system capabilities.

Stay updated on emerging trends and technologies to proactively recommend improvements.

Mentor junior engineers and team members fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation.

Document processes and best practices to ensure knowledge continuity and system reliability.

Ensure application and infrastructure security by implementing cybersecurity principles conducting risk assessments and enforcing compliance with internal and external standards.

Qualifications :

Bachelors degree in computer science Engineering or a related field.

10 years of handson experience in IT project management systems support and Applications environments.

Strong technical skills in Windows/Linux OS networking virtualization (VMWare) and Microsoft SQL databases.

Programming experience on java .net or any language is a plus.

Work on cuttingedge technologies and influence nextgen automation frameworks.

Proven ability to manage and support largescale application environments providing platformasaservice for a significant user base.

Excellent analytical and problemsolving skills with strong attention to detail.

Strong communication and collaboration skills capable of working effectively in a team environment.

SAFe Certified CSM ITIL V3 PMP or Six Sigma certifications are a plus.

Cloud platform knowledge is an added advantage

In this role you will leverage your extensive experience to lead critical projects and provide technical leadership ensuring the successful deployment and management of Applications that enable innovation and efficiency across the organization.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime