Principal Software Engineer

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.

Qualifications:

Compensation

$170,000.00-$180,000.00 Yearly

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