Principal Software Engineer

Description

• Manages the software engineering process. • Reviews and analyzes system specifications, interfaces and requirements. • Prepares programming specifications. • Analyzes existing systems and subsystems for reusability benefits and needed changes. • Prepares design plans and written analyses, unit and test scripts, and documentation. • May lead a software development team and mentor junior software engineers. • Responsible for architecting, developing, and implementing complex software solutions that meet rigorous standards for performance, security, reliability, and compliance. • Involves working closely with cross-functional product teams, including product managers, UX designers, systems engineers, and DevSecOps personnel, to deliver high-quality solutions that support mission-critical operations. • Provides strategic technical guidance, mentors other engineers, evaluates emerging technologies, and contributes to continuous process improvements across the entire product development lifecycle.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in technical discipline; Associate degree and 4 years of experience; 8 years of experience in lieu of degree to meet education requirement • 6+ years of proven experience as a Project Manager in software development, with a strong track record of delivering projects on time. • Expertise in multiple programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript) and frameworks (e.g., Spring Boot, React, Next.js). • Proficiency in modern architectural styles (e.g., microservices, event-driven architecture) and technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, Kafka). • Experience with relational and NoSQL databases, and strong understanding of data modeling and performance tuning. • Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and Infrastructure-as-Code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation). • Knowledge of federal security and privacy requirements (e.g., FISMA, FedRAMP, NIST standards) and ability to apply them in solution design. • Experience integrating with enterprise identity and access management systems, PKI, and multi-factor authentication solutions. • Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills. • Demonstrated ability to lead complex technical initiatives and influence stakeholders at all levels.

Benefits

• Medical • Dental • Vision • Voluntary Life Insurance • 401(k) • Basic Life A&D • STD • LTD • PTO • Telehealth • paid holidays • FSA • HSA • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Traveling Assistance

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