Principal Software Engineer

Job Summary We are seeking a highly experienced Principal Software Engineer to lead the design and delivery of scalable, cloud-native enterprise solutions. This role plays a critical part in shaping technology strategy, driving architectural excellence, and mentoring engineering teams to support evolving business platforms. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise, strong leadership, and a hands-on approach to building high-impact systems in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Duties & Responsibilities Lead the design and development of cloud-native applications aligned with enterprise architecture standards Drive front-end engineering efforts to build responsive, accessible user experiences Design and optimize database architectures for performance, scalability, security, and integrity Translate business requirements and architectural vision into high-quality technical solutions Partner with stakeholders to deliver measurable business value through technology Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines while championing DevOps and developer experience improvements Own the full software development lifecycle with a focus on quality, security, and maintainability Evaluate and adopt modern frameworks and tools to improve velocity and resilience Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and code reviews across engineering teams Communicate architectural strategies and decisions to governance and leadership groups Proactively improve system performance, scalability, and reliability Maintain comprehensive documentation for systems and development workflows Ensure compliance with security, data governance, and regulatory requirements Qualifications, Skills & Experience 10+ years of hands-on software engineering experience delivering enterprise-grade systems Proven leadership experience in senior or principal engineering roles Strong expertise in cloud-native, API-driven, and distributed system architectures Advanced proficiency in modern backend development frameworks Extensive front-end development experience building responsive user interfaces Deep knowledge of relational databases and performance optimization techniques Strong experience with cloud platforms and services Solid understanding of microservices, messaging systems, and system design principles Highly analytical with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills Excellent communication and cross-team collaboration abilities Business-focused mindset with the ability to align technical solutions to organizational goals Self-driven, adaptable, and committed to engineering excellence