Principal Software Engineer, IT

Role Overview

• Design, develop, and maintain end-to-end software solutions that address complex business and technical requirements.
• Lead architectural discussions and make informed technical decisions for assigned projects, ensuring scalability, reliability, and maintainability.
• Write clean, well-documented, and high-quality code while adhering to established engineering standards.
• Identify and manage technical dependencies across teams and systems, proactively communicating cross-team impacts.
• Participate in sprint planning and backlog refinement, organizing work to ensure consistent delivery against sprint commitments.
• Contribute to Program Increment (PI) planning by helping define scope, identify risks, and align technical work to longer-term roadmap targets.
• Monitor progress against commitments and escalate risks or blockers to leadership in a timely manner to protect delivery timelines.
• Collaborate with product owners, architects, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure technical solutions align with business objectives.
• Serve as a mentor and technical guide for junior and mid-level engineers, providing consistent feedback on code quality, technical approach, and professional development.
• Lead peer code reviews and promote a culture of continuous improvement within the development team.
• Assist in identifying, assessing, and mitigating technical risks throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Collaborate extensively with cross-functional teams including product management, QA, infrastructure, and other engineering groups to deliver cohesive solutions.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Requirements

• 3 to 5 years of progressive software engineering experience with demonstrated growth in technical complexity and scope of responsibility.
• Advanced proficiency in one or more programming languages relevant to the team's technology stack.
• Strong understanding of system design principles, software architecture patterns, and engineering best practices.
• Experience designing and developing solutions in distributed or enterprise-scale environments.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, version control systems, and modern software development tooling.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical discussions and influence decisions without formal authority.
• Experience mentoring or guiding less experienced team members in a professional setting.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across teams and organizational boundaries.
• Hands-on experience working within Agile frameworks, including sprint planning, retrospectives, and backlog management.
• Exposure to Program Increment (PI) planning or SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for diverse audiences.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development opportunities