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Principal Software Engineer

Location: Remote
Compensation: To Be Discussed
Reviewed: Thu, Sep 03, 2026
This job expires in: 30 days

Job Summary

Driving technical solutions as a remote full-time Principal Software Engineer, the successful candidate will write expert-level code in multiple languages, lead development initiatives, and serve as a subject matter expert while mentoring less experienced engineers.

Key responsibilities
  • Accountable for the overall code change and review process to ensure high quality and process optimization
  • Apply and analyze metrics across teams to identify opportunities for SDLC process improvement and implement solutions
  • Design, review, and approve system architecture, ensuring alignment across domains and driving strategic direction
Required qualifications
  • Associate's degree with a minimum of 9 years or Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 7 years of systems analysis/application development experience
  • Proven experience as a technical lead for large-scale modernization or platform transformation initiatives
  • Expert proficiency in at least one relevant programming language and advanced proficiency in another
  • Demonstrated experience designing and delivering complex enterprise-scale software solutions
  • Deep understanding of software engineering practices related to resiliency, security, and operational readiness

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