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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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