Principal Full Stack Software Engineer

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.Note: Due to the nature of the work, only US Persons (citizens or permanent residents) need apply for this position. Job Description:Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field. Minimum 10+ years of experience in software development.This position is focused on leading the design, development, and integration of scalable software solutions within a modern full-stack environment.The role involves driving complex software development activities across front-end and back-end systems, supporting system architecture, GUI development, database management, and enterprise-level software initiatives.The engineer will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, secure, and maintainable software solutions while providing senior-level technical leadership, project coordination, and strategic support across development activities.The position requires advanced programming expertise, strong leadership capabilities, and the ability to manage complex technical initiatives throughout the software development lifecycle.Key Responsibilities : Full-Stack Software Development Lead the design, development, testing, and maintenance of software applications across front-end and back-end environmentsDrive development of scalable and maintainable software solutions aligned with business and technical requirementsParticipate in software architecture, system integration, and technical strategy discussionsSupport continuous improvement initiatives throughout the software development lifecycleTechnical Leadership & Strategic Support Provide senior-level technical leadership and mentorship across software development teamsSupport technical decision-making, development best practices, and cross-functional collaborationLead complex technical discussions with internal stakeholders and multidisciplinary teamsDrive alignment between software solutions, project objectives, and organizational prioritiesProject Planning & Execution Develop and optimize complex project plans, schedules, and development timelinesSupport coordination of technical activities across multiple stakeholders and teamsMonitor project progress, identify risks, and support mitigation strategiesEnsure delivery milestones and project objectives are achieved within defined timelinesExecutive Communication & Proposal Development Design and deliver comprehensive technical proposals for executive-level reviewPresent technical concepts, project updates, and strategic recommendations to leadership teamsSupport decision-making through clear communication of technical risks, solutions, and project statusPrepare and maintain high-level documentation and reporting materialsGUI Development Develop and maintain graphical user interfaces using modern development frameworks and toolsEnsure usability, responsiveness, and performance of user-facing applicationsCollaborate with teams to improve interface functionality and user experienceSupport GUI enhancements and issue resolution activitiesDatabase Management Work with SQL and NoSQL database technologies for data storage and retrievalSupport database integration, optimization, and performance improvementsEnsure data integrity and efficient access across applications and systemsAssist with data modeling and database maintenance activitiesCybersecurity & Issue Resolution Apply cybersecurity best practices during software design and implementationSupport secure coding standards and software quality initiativesAnalyze and troubleshoot complex technical issuesConduct root cause analysis and support corrective actionsNegotiation & Cross-Functional Collaboration Support negotiation activities and conflict resolution across technical and project teamsCollaborate effectively with multidisciplinary stakeholders in fast-paced environmentsFacilitate alignment between technical teams, leadership, and project objectivesDrive effective communication and issue resolution across development activitiesProfile:Senior software engineering leader with strong full-stack development experience and advanced technical expertiseComfortable leading complex technical initiatives within cross-functional and Agile environmentsStrong analytical mindset with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex software and project-related issuesSelf-motivated, strategic, and capable of managing multiple priorities and stakeholders effectivelyEffective communicator with strong presentation, leadership, and collaboration skillsMust Have:10+ years of experience in software developmentStrong programming skills in Java, Python, and/or C++Experience with both front-end and back-end developmentExperience with SQL and NoSQL database technologiesStrong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skillsGood communication and collaboration abilitiesExperience with GUI development frameworks and toolsKnowledge of cybersecurity best practices and secure software developmentExperience leading complex technical projects and cross-functional initiativesAbility to develop project plans, schedules, and executive-level proposalsStrong presentation, negotiation, and conflict resolution skillsAbility to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectivelyGood to Have:Experience with cloud-native application architectureExperience with DevOps or CI/CD environmentsExposure to distributed systems or microservices architectureExperience working in large-scale enterprise or automotive environmentsKnowledge of software performance optimization and scalability practicesExperience with modern UI/UX best practices and responsive design principlesExperience supporting executive-level technical strategy and decision-makingALTEN Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.Please beware of job seeker scams and see this important notice on our careers page for more information about our recruiting process.Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.