Principal Software Engineer

About

We are working with a fair-chance employer that is committed to hiring people with misdemeanors, felonies, and people on probation or parole. WE ARE NOT A TEMP OR STAFFING AGENCY! These are direct-hire positions with the employer.

Description

We are looking for an experienced Principal Software Engineer to design, develop, and optimize large-scale systems while ensuring high availability and performance. This role requires expertise in cloud-based platforms and distributed architectures, along with a commitment to secure coding practices and innovative problem-solving. Based in Bowie, Maryland, this position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge software solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain large-scale, always-on data systems using Kotlin/Java, C#, and JavaScript.
• Design and implement distributed systems and high-availability architectures on cloud-based platforms.
• Utilize Infrastructure as Code to manage both managed and unmanaged services effectively.
• Optimize performance, conduct profiling, and execute tuning for complex systems to ensure efficiency.
• Build and maintain large data warehouse systems such as Snowflake or BigQuery.
• Implement DevOps practices, including the development and management of CI/CD pipelines.
• Ensure adherence to security best practices and secure coding standards across projects.
• Engineer software solutions capable of processing and managing extensive volumes of data.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand and adapt to new problem spaces.
• Communicate technical concepts effectively to diverse audiences, both in writing and verbally.

Requirements

• Extensive experience with programming languages such as C#, Kotlin/Java, and JavaScript.
• Strong proficiency in frameworks and tools like .NET and React.js.
• Hands-on expertise in distributed systems and cloud-based architectures.
• Familiarity with large-scale data warehouse systems such as Snowflake or BigQuery.
• Knowledge of DevOps methodologies and CI/CD pipeline development.
• Demonstrated ability to optimize system performance and address bottlenecks.
• Understanding of secure coding standards and security best practices.
• Strong communication skills for engaging with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Benefits

• medical insurance
• vision insurance
• dental insurance
• life insurance
• disability insurance
• 401(k) plan