Principal Software Engineer
No Third Parties PleasePrincipal Software Engineer (Hybrid)- Cary, NCSchedule: Tuesday–Thursday onsiteWe are hiring a Principal Software Engineer to join a high-performing IT organization focused on delivering scalable, enterprise-level solutions that drive measurable business value. This is a hands-on technical leadership role where you will influence architecture, guide development teams, and partner across the business to deliver complex systems.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the design, development, and implementation of complex applications and business processesTranslate business requirements into scalable technical solutionsEstablish and enforce coding, architecture, and design standardsProvide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teamsServe as technical lead across large, cross-functional initiativesDesign distributed, N-tier, and highly scalable systemsCollaborate with stakeholders to understand needs and deliver effective solutionsDrive adoption of modern tools, technologies, and development practicesSupport production systems and continuous improvement effortsRequired ExperienceBachelor’s degree with 10+ years of experience or Master’s with 8+ yearsStrong experience with distributed systems, web-based applications, and scalable architecture3–4+ years of experience with Solr3–4+ years of experience with AWS or Microsoft Azure3–4+ years working with DevOps tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm5–6+ years of experience with Java, Kotlin, or PythonExperience with version control systems such as GitHub or BitbucketFamiliarity with object-oriented design methodologies (UML, RAD, etc.)Technical EnvironmentSearch technologies: Solr, ElasticsearchCloud platforms: AWS, AzureDevOps: Docker, Kubernetes, HelmBackend: Java/J2EE, Spring Framework, HibernateWeb technologies: REST/SOAP APIs, HTML, JavaScript, XMLDatabases: SQL, NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis)Additional exposure to Microsoft (.NET), Oracle, or MuleSoft environments is a plusNice to HaveExperience with UI frameworks such as Angular, React, Ember, or BootstrapExposure to Pix4D or MaticThis role is ideal for someone who thrives in a leadership capacity while remaining hands-on, enjoys solving complex problems, and is passionate about building scalable, high-quality systems.Apply directly or reach out to learn more.