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# Principal Software Engineer

- **Company:** PepsiCo, Inc.
- **Location:** Plano, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $110,700.0 - $185,250.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Android Software Development, IOS Applications, App Store (IOS), Data Architecture, DevOps, Mobile Application Software, Performance Tuning, Scrum Methodology, Query Optimization, Software Engineering, Spring-boot, Indexer, Backend, Information Technology, Cosmos DB, Api Design, Microservices
- **Published:** September 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=8e5408b8e9a10d74

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
 * 10+ years of software engineering experience.
 * 4+ years in engineering/program management leadership roles.
 * Strong expertise in:
 + Java / Spring Boot
 + Microservices architecture
 + Azure Cosmos DB
 + Native iOS / Android app ecosystems
 * Experience leading enterprise-scale cross-functional technology programs.
 * Strong knowledge of Agile, Scrum, SAFe, and DevOps practices.

## Description

The Development Manager (L10) leads end-to-end delivery of enterprise technology programs spanning backend platforms, cloud databases, and native mobile applications. This role owns strategic program execution across multiple agile teams and ensures scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions that support PepsiCo's digital transformation roadmap.
You will manage cross-functional engineering programs involving Java microservices, Cosmos DB architecture, and native iOS/Android application ecosystems while partnering with product, architecture, DevOps, and business stakeholders globally., * Define delivery roadmap, milestones, dependencies, and release plans.

 * Manage cross-functional execution across engineering, QA, DevOps, product, and business teams.
 * Ensure alignment between technology delivery and business priorities.

Engineering Delivery Oversight

 * Oversee design and implementation of scalable Java/Spring Boot microservices.
 * Govern architecture standards for distributed cloud-native applications.
 * Ensure best practices in API design, resiliency, observability, and security.

Cosmos DB Platform Ownership

 * Direct data architecture for Azure Cosmos DB solutions.
 * Oversee partition strategy, indexing, query optimization, and replication models.
 * Ensure scalability for global high-volume transactional systems.

Native Mobile Application Leadership

 * Manage enterprise mobile delivery for:
 + Native iOS
 + Native Android
 * Oversee mobile release lifecycle, app store deployment governance, and performance optimization.
 * Ensure seamless integration between mobile apps and backend enterprise APIs., * Lead and mentor engineering managers, technical leads, and senior developers.
 * Drive talent development, performance management, and succession planning.
 * Build strong engineering culture across distributed teams.


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