Principal Software Engineer
Location: Remote
Compensation: Salary
Reviewed: Thu, Sep 10, 2026
This job expires in: 30 days
Job Summary
Working remotely in a full-time capacity, the Principal Software Engineer will assess and modernize legacy systems for the U.S. Air Force, shape technical strategies, and advocate for lean-agile engineering practices while collaborating with government engineers and vendors.
Key responsibilities
- Assess legacy applications to identify technical debt and design solutions for improvement
- Own the modernization strategy and architectural decisions in collaboration with government engineers
- Advocate for lean-agile engineering practices and mentor government engineers in modern development techniques
Required qualifications
- Ability to write clean, reusable code and understand software system integration
- Experience evaluating existing systems and communicating findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Familiarity with building secure, compliant software that meets federal standards
- Experience working in agile software development environments
- Interest in mentoring and coaching government partners to sustain modern practices
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