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Principal Software Engineer

Location: Remote
Compensation: Salary
Reviewed: Tue, Oct 20, 2026
This job expires in: 26 days

Job Summary

Leading the development and modernization of the Severe Parameter Impacts Request Engine (SPIRE), the full-time remote Principal Software Engineer will drive architectural updates, manage full-stack development, and contribute to AI-enabled capabilities while ensuring compliance with security and operational requirements.

Key responsibilities
  • Lead the design, development, testing, and deployment of SPIRE user interface components and backend Python services
  • Modernize SPIRE's technical stack and perform architectural updates while troubleshooting software issues
  • Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior developers, supporting code reviews and Agile Scrum ceremonies
Required qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related STEM field and a minimum of 8 years of experience
  • Experience in full-stack development with Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Node.js, and modern frameworks (React, Angular, Vue, etc.)
  • Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Jenkins, Splunk, Jira, and Confluence
  • Prior work experience performing architectural updates and troubleshooting within production systems
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Secret security clearance

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