Principal Software Engineer

Full Job Description

Lead the end-to-end software development lifecycle, including requirement gathering, architecture, application and database design, development, testing, and deployment, while enforcing engineering best practices to ensure high-quality, scalable, and secure solutions. Leverage AI and develop Copilot features within the application to enhance user experience and productivity. Solution Design and Architecture: Develop resilient solution designs that adhere to architectural best practices, security by design, and business goals, guiding the team in selecting optimal technologies and design patterns for sustainable and high-performing systems. Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience. Citizenship & Citizenship Verification: This position requires verification of U.S citizenship due to citizenship-based legal restrictions. Specifically, this position supports United States federal, state, and/or local United States government agency customers and is subject to certain citizenship-based restrictions where required or permitted by applicable law. To meet this legal requirement, citizenship will be verified via a valid passport. 6+ years of experience as a software engineer building commercial software and proven track record of shipping successful software products & services. 5+ years of experience in leading, managing, and driving technical and architectural dependencies. Technical skills should include proficiency in C#, .NET, Microservices architecture, REST API's, React, JavaScript/TypeScript, or equivalent languages/frameworks. Hands-on experience in app development using AI Technologies, ASP.NET, Azure PaaS services like Web apps, Function Apps, Service Bus, Event Hub, REST API, SQL and NoSQL. Experience working in agile teams or startup environments with customer focus. Communication skills and ability to collaborate in a multi-disciplinary team consisting of Software Engineers, Program Managers, and Data Scientists. Demonstrated ability to harness next-generation AI development tools like GitHub Copilot, Copilot CLI/SDK, Claude CLI, or equivalents to transform the SDLC by building agents, plugins, skills, and MCP servers that drive automation and engineering excellence at scale. Technical experience and knowledge in Enterprise-scale cloud infrastructure, architecture designs & proficiency in Azure PaaS services and cloud-native platforms, including: App Platform & Compute: Web Apps, Function Apps, AKS, Azure Container Apps Data & Databases: Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, Azure Synapse, and NoSQL databases. Experience influenting and impacting in cross-group and matrixed team environments.