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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Software Engineer (Cloud Native) - **Company:** Versant View all jobs - **Location:** Englewood Cliffs, NJ, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $170,000.0 - $200,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Custom Software, DevOps, Iterative and Incremental Development, Python (Programming Language), NoSQL, Software Architecture, Rapid Prototyping Process, Redis, Azure Machine Learning, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Systems Integration, Web Platforms, Google Cloud, Amazon ElastiCache, Caching, Backend, Event Driven Architecture, Containerization, No-code Tools, Low-code, Apache Kafka, Front End Software Development, Api Design, Serverless Computing, Legacy Systems - **Published:** July 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/usa3e00e5f330f132f0fca6d393f79c69e/eaa ## About the Role We are seeking a Principal Engineer who combines deep technical expertise with a startup mindset and a passion for solving business problems. This role is ideal for someone who can influence stakeholders, lead architectural decisions, and deliver scalable solutions using SaaS, low-code/no-code platforms, and cloud-native technologies., * 8+ years of professional software development experience. * Proven experience in cloud-native architecture (AWS, Azure, GCP), serverless, and event-driven design. * Strong understanding of SaaS platforms and low-code/no-code and Gen AI tools. * Demonstrated ability to lead engineering efforts and influence cross-functional teams. * Experience modernizing legacy systems and integrating with modern platforms. * Excellent communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences. * Track record of delivering secure, scalable, and performant systems., * Experience with full-stack (backend, frontend, Cloud, Infrastructure) development. * Familiarity with distributed messaging (Kafka, Kinesis) and caching (example - Redis, ElastiCache). * Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases. * Understanding of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines. * Exposure to startup environments or fast-paced product development cycles. * Experience in media, entertainment, or digital platforms is a plus. ## Description * Architect for Impact: Design and lead modernization efforts for inherited systems, prioritizing speed, scalability, and business value. * Platform Thinking: Evaluate and implement SaaS, low-code/no-code platforms to accelerate delivery and reduce custom development. * Stakeholder Influence: Collaborate with business, product, and technology leaders to align technical solutions with strategic goals. * Lean Delivery: Embrace rapid prototyping, iterative development, and pragmatic decision-making. * Leadership & Mentorship: Inspire and mentor engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, ownership, and continuous learning. * Cross-Functional Collaboration: Drive alignment across engineering, product, and business teams. * Leadership: Set the technical vision for the engineering organization, driving excellence and innovation. Collaborate with engineering leadership to establish and implement practices, standards, and a clear direction for engineering teams, ensuring alignment with long-term strategic objectives. * Operate to provide high level of customer service and delight, ownership, and a high bar for quality., VERSANT Media is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. We include a good faith pay range for each position to comply with applicable state and local pay transparency laws and to promote equity across our organization. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, experience, and location and may include additional forms of compensation and benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, etc. VERSANT Media is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at VERSANT via-email, the Internet, or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from VERSANT's Talent Acquisition team will be deemed the sole property of VERSANT. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by VERSANT as a result of the referral or through other means. By clicking the link above or any third-party link within this posting, you are leaving this site and going to a third-party website where the third-party website's terms and privacy policy apply, Job Description: Note: Fidelity will not provide immigration sponsorship for this position. 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