Sr. Principal / Lead Software Engineer (Full Stack – Data Analytics)

Sr. Principal / Lead Software Engineer (Full Stack - Data Analytics)Location: Ridgefield, Connecticut, United StatesWork Model: Hybrid (2-3 days onsite per week)Employment Type: Full-TimeJoin our Enterprise Data, AI & Platforms (EDP) team and help drive the digital transformation of data and analytics across a global pharmaceutical leader. The Sr. Principal / Lead Full Stack Software Engineer will design, develop, and deliver end-to-end, cloud-based data analytics applications that empower data-driven decision-making.You'll combine strong full stack engineering expertise with a passion for data, AI, and digital health innovation, collaborating with cross-functional teams to create scalable, secure, and high-performing software solutions.This role can be filled at either Lead or Sr. Principal level depending on experience and leadership scope.Ideal CandidateIdeal candidate local to our site, full stack lead or experienced development in data analytics.Excellent communication and team collaboration skills are necessaryMust have AWS Cloud ExperienceAt least 7 years of experience, more is fine tooHands on Data pipeline creation - ETL / ELT (AWS Glue, Databricks, DBT). Also Build & Maintain backend systems using lambda, API Gateway and moreFront End visualization experience - Tableau, PowerBIKey ResponsibilitiesFull Stack Development: Design, develop, and maintain front-end and back-end components of full-scale data analytics applications using modern programming languages and frameworks. Cloud & Data Integration: Build robust data pipelines (ETL/ELT) leveraging AWS Glue, Databricks, and DBT; integrate APIs and backend services via AWS Lambda and API Gateway. Visualization & Analytics: Develop user-facing dashboards and reports using Tableau, Power BI, or other front-end visualization tools. Architecture & Best Practices: Follow enterprise architecture frameworks, implement security, scalability, and performance standards, and support continuous integration/delivery (CI/CD) pipelines using Git, Jenkins, Docker, and Kubernetes. Agile Delivery: Collaborate closely with product owners, data scientists, and business teams to deliver high-quality, iterative releases using Agile methodologies. Testing & Quality Assurance: Design and execute comprehensive testing frameworks ensuring reliability, performance, and data accuracy. Innovation & Mentorship: Act as a technical thought leader, mentoring junior engineers, and promoting best practices across development teams. Required QualificationsFor Sr. Principal Level:Associate's degree in Computer Science, MIS, or related field with 11+ years of IT experience OR Bachelor's with 9+ years, OR Master's with 7+ years, OR 11+ years equivalent IT/business experienceMinimum 6 years of programming experienceFor Lead Level:Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, MIS, or related field5-10 years of progressive IT and software development experienceTechnical Expertise RequiredCloud Platforms: AWS Cloud (Glue, Lambda, API Gateway, S3, Redshift, EC2)Data Engineering: ETL / ELT pipelines (AWS Glue, Databricks, DBT)Visualization: Tableau, Power BIDevOps & CI/CD: Git, Jenkins, Docker, KubernetesProgramming: Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, or similar full stack languages/frameworksSecurity & Environments: Familiar with IT security standards, container platforms, and multi-stage environments (DEV, QA, STAGING, PROD)Agile Development: Experience working in Agile teams and iterative software deliveryDesired / Nice-to-Have SkillsExperience in pharmaceutical or digital healthcare software developmentExperience with AI/ML model integration or data science analytics applicationsDemonstrated thought leadership, innovation, and ability to drive best practicesStrong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities