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Principal Software Engineer

Location: Remote
Compensation: Salary
Reviewed: Tue, Sep 01, 2026
This job expires in: 30 days

Job Summary

To shape the future of enterprise software architecture, the full-time remote Principal Software Engineer will define platform evolution, develop modernization strategies, and remain hands-on in critical design and development tasks while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Key responsibilities
  • Define and guide the evolution of the platform architecture to enhance scalability, reliability, and performance
  • Develop a phased modernization approach that aligns future architecture with current business commitments
  • Lead technical design and code reviews while mentoring engineers and establishing engineering standards
Required qualifications
  • Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
  • 15+ years of experience in software engineering with a focus on scalable enterprise applications
  • Proven experience at a Principal, Staff, Architect, or equivalent technical leadership level
  • Expert-level proficiency in Java and Spring Boot, with knowledge of Python
  • Strong experience with AWS, cloud-native application design, and microservices architecture

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