Sprezzatura is a mission-driven, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that thrives at the intersection of technology, innovation, and impact. We specialize in secure, scalable, and human-centered digital solutions that accelerate government transformation. Our work spans DevSecOps, health IT modernization, intelligent automation, benefits delivery, and digital communications. We partner with agencies ready to evolve—delivering not just strategy, but measurable execution. Rooted in operational excellence and driven by curiosity, we help our clients navigate complexity with clarity—turning ambitious ideas into real-world outcomes. No buzzwords. Just impact. EEO Statement Sprezzatura is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Applicants have the right to discuss, disclose, or inquire about compensation without retaliation. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Principal Senior Software Engineer
Location
United States
Posted
8 days ago
Salary
Not specified
Job Description
Role Description
The Principal Senior Software Engineer serves as the technical leader responsible for architecting, designing and delivering the architectural framework of enterprise scale software systems and solutions that support the Department of Veteran Affairs. In this role you will demonstrate expertise in high-volume, high-availability systems and possess a strong command of various programming languages and development methodologies. This position is critical to ensuring architectural consistency, technical quality, and long-term scalability across enterprise software solutions.
Responsibilities
- Translating program and project requirements into comprehensive architectural strategies that align with performance, schedule, and budgetary constraints.
- Collaborate closely with program managers and development teams to define system requirements, dictate design standards, and oversee the entire system/software development lifecycle.
- Balance the technical performance with VA standards, requirements, fiscal and scheduling constraints.
- Effective collaboration with stakeholders across engineering, project management, and executive leadership.
- Mentor and lead development teams while fostering a culture of technical excellence.
- Drive adoption of modernization across legacy VA products and services.
Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or another engineering or technical discipline with an additional 10 years of relevant experience substituted for the required education.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in software development, architecture design, and leading technical teams in complex projects.
- Strong leadership in defining the technical vision, architecture, and engineering strategy and communicating to diverse technical teams.
- Expertise in scalable, secure, high-availability, high-performance systems and network architectures.
- Proven experience in guiding full system/software development lifecycles.
- Ability to enforce best practices, coding standards, and design principles across development teams.
- Skilled in selecting appropriate platforms, tools, and frameworks to support project goals.
- Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities to address complex system-level challenges.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision.
- Health Saving Account (when enrolled in eligible plan) with Company contribution.
- Company paid Life, Accidental Death, Short-term & Long-term Disability.
- Voluntary Accident, Hospital Indemnity, & Critical Care Insurance.
- Voluntary Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Accrued Paid Time Off & Company Paid Holidays.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company match.
Working Conditions
Standard Business hours are Monday through Friday. Occasional extended or weekend hours may be required based on operational needs. Must have reliable internet service that allows for effective telecommuting.
Work Authorization
Sprezzatura participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
Job Requirements
- Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or another engineering or technical discipline with an additional 10 years of relevant experience substituted for the required education.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in software development, architecture design, and leading technical teams in complex projects.
- Strong leadership in defining the technical vision, architecture, and engineering strategy and communicating to diverse technical teams.
- Expertise in scalable, secure, high-availability, high-performance systems and network architectures.
- Proven experience in guiding full system/software development lifecycles.
- Ability to enforce best practices, coding standards, and design principles across development teams.
- Skilled in selecting appropriate platforms, tools, and frameworks to support project goals.
- Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities to address complex system-level challenges.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision.
- Health Saving Account (when enrolled in eligible plan) with Company contribution.
- Company paid Life, Accidental Death, Short-term & Long-term Disability.
- Voluntary Accident, Hospital Indemnity, & Critical Care Insurance.
- Voluntary Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Accrued Paid Time Off & Company Paid Holidays.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company match.
- Working Conditions
- Standard Business hours are Monday through Friday. Occasional extended or weekend hours may be required based on operational needs. Must have reliable internet service that allows for effective telecommuting.
- Work Authorization
- Sprezzatura participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
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