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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Software Engineer - **Company:** Performance Review Institute - **Location:** Warrendale, PA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Spring Security, Adobe InDesign, Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Unit Testing, Bash Shell, Code Review, Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, Relational Databases, Software Debugging, Programming Tools, Distributed Systems, Amazon DynamoDB, Elasticsearch, MongoDB, NoSQL, OAuth, Object-Oriented Software Development, OpenID, RabbitMQ, Software Engineering, Product Software Implementation Methods, PL-SQL, SQL Databases, Systems Architecture, TypeScript, Gitlab, Containerization, Information Technology, Software Coding, Software Version Control, Elk Stack, Microservices - **Published:** September 21, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/18375079?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F18375079%2FPrincipal-Software-Engineer-Pennsylvania-Warrendale ## About the Role Must have a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related major, and 10 years of experience in a hands-on software engineering role using java, including spring. Must have previously earned at least one AWS certification. Experience must include at least 2 years of experience in a Team Lead role and at least 8 years of experience with (1) microservice or distributed computing services; (2) noSQL including MongoDB or DynamoDB; (3) modern development tools and methodologies including Containerization, Unit Testing, Gitlab, and CI/CD; (4) design and implementation of a messaging-based architecture with RabbitMQ or similar tools; (5) automated performance test implementation; (6) design and implementation of software security and authorization tools including OAuth, Spring Security, or OpenID; (7) implementing and using elastic search and the ELK stack; (8) performing code reviews for quality, security, performance, maintainability, and compliance with architectural and coding standards; (9) object-oriented programming and analysis; (10) relational database concepts and SQL; (11) design and implementation multiple programming languages including Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, PL/SQL, and Bash; and (12) Agile development environments. ## Description United States, Pennsylvania, Warrendale 161 Thorn Hill Road (Show on map) Sep 21, 2026 SAE Industry Technologies Consortia (ITC), Performance Review Institute (PRI) and SAE International (SAE), deliver shared solutions to industry's common challenges. Join us and create a higher standard for a better world., a high-level technical expert in design, development, coding, testing, and debugging new software or significant enhancements to existing software; (8) defining system architecture, design and documentation; (9) defining and adhering to SAE International development standards, including naming conventions, source code control processes, security protocols and code deployment processes; (10) managing priorities on multiple assigned projects; (11) assisting with project planning by providing estimates, task definitions and progress updates throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) within established methodology; (12) interacting directly with customers on requested improvements and enhancements; (13) assisting in training and mentoring less experienced developer team members; and (14) managing and performing code reviews to ensure adherence to coding standards and tools. ## Related Videos - [Navigating the Corporate Jungle: Life as a Developer in a large Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/621-navigating-the-corporate-jungle-life-as-a-developer-in-a-large-company) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Modern DevOps for IoT Devices and More](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1805-wearedevelopers-live-modern-devops-for-iot-devices-and-more) - [Leveraging Real time data in FSIs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/806-leveraging-real-time-data-in-fsis) - [Keeping applications secure by evolving OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100152-keeping-applications-secure-by-evolving-oauth-2-0-and-openid-connect) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Enabling automated 1-click customer deployments with built-in quality and security](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/83-enabling-automated-1-click-customer-deployments-with-built-in-quality-and-security) ## Related Articles - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Best Countries for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/267-best-countries-for-software-engineers) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers) - [Now is the time for industrialized software development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/601-now-is-the-time-for-industrialized-software-development)