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Principal Software Engineer

Full-stack EngineerSoftware EngineerContractRemoteTeam 51-200Since 2018H1B No SponsorCompany Site LinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

94 days ago

Salary

$101.2K - $152.8K / year

Bachelor Degree6 yrs expExperience acceptedEnglishAWSAzureCloudDockerGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaJava ScriptKafkaKubernetesMicroservicesNext.jsNo SQLPythonReactSpringSpring BootSpring BootTerraformType Script

Job Description

• Manages the software engineering process. • Reviews and analyzes system specifications, interfaces and requirements. • Prepares programming specifications. • Analyzes existing systems and subsystems for reusability benefits and needed changes. • Prepares design plans and written analyses, unit and test scripts, and documentation. • May lead a software development team and mentor junior software engineers. • Responsible for architecting, developing, and implementing complex software solutions that meet rigorous standards for performance, security, reliability, and compliance. • Involves working closely with cross-functional product teams, including product managers, UX designers, systems engineers, and DevSecOps personnel, to deliver high-quality solutions that support mission-critical operations. • Provides strategic technical guidance, mentors other engineers, evaluates emerging technologies, and contributes to continuous process improvements across the entire product development lifecycle.

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in technical discipline; Associate degree and 4 years of experience; 8 years of experience in lieu of degree to meet education requirement
6+ years of proven experience as a Project Manager in software development, with a strong track record of delivering projects on time.
Expertise in multiple programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript) and frameworks (e.g., Spring Boot, React, Next.js).
Proficiency in modern architectural styles (e.g., microservices, event-driven architecture) and technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, Kafka).
Experience with relational and NoSQL databases, and strong understanding of data modeling and performance tuning.
Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and Infrastructure-as-Code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
Knowledge of federal security and privacy requirements (e.g., FISMA, FedRAMP, NIST standards) and ability to apply them in solution design.
Experience integrating with enterprise identity and access management systems, PKI, and multi-factor authentication solutions.
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to lead complex technical initiatives and influence stakeholders at all levels.