Principal Software Engineer

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance complex and diverse software systems based upon documented requirements.
• Review and test software components for adherence to design requirements and document test results.
• Resolve software problem reports and provide recommendations for improving documentation and development processes.
• Design and code new software or modify existing software to add features.
• Integrate existing software into new or modified systems or operating environments.
• Develop data queries for databases or data repositories.
• Write or review software and system documentation.
• Serve as team lead at an appropriate level for the project.
• Design or implement complex database or data repository interfaces/queries.
• Develop or implement algorithms to meet or exceed system performance and standards.
• Assist with developing and executing test procedures for software components.
• Modify existing software to correct errors, adapt to new hardware, or improve performance.
• Design, develop, and modify software systems using scientific analysis and mathematical models.
• Implement complex algorithms requiring adherence to timing, resource, or interface constraints.
• Oversee software development teams and ensure work completion according to process constraints.
• Coordinate software system installation and monitor equipment functioning to meet operational specifications.

Requirements

• 14+ years of relevant work experience as a Software Engineer in programs of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong customer service skills and ability to work with personnel across multiple disciplines.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Experience using tools like Python and SQL (desired).
• Experience with cloud computing platforms such as AWS, Azure, GCP, or AWS GovCloud (desired).
• Experience with ETL frameworks (desired).
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer programming, engineering, or relevant technical/analytics discipline (or 4+ years of SWE experience on similar projects as a substitute).
• Active TS/SCI security clearance with Full Scope Polygraph (FSP).
• U.S. Citizenship is required.

Nice to Have

• Experience using tools like Python and SQL.
• Experience with cloud computing platforms like AWS, Azure, GCP, or AWS GovCloud.
• Experience with ETL frameworks.
• Any Data Engineer certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field or 4+ years of SWE experience on similar projects.

Benefits & Perks

• Starting PTO accrual of 20 days per year plus 10 holidays.
• Flexible schedules.
• 6% 401k match with immediate vesting.
• Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December).
• Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Up to $10,000 in annual tuition reimbursement.
• Company funded life and disability insurance.
• Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan.