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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Software Engineer - **Company:** Oshkosh Corporation - **Location:** Hagerstown, MD, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $91,500.0 - $148,100.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), Cyber Security, Computer Engineering, Dependency Injection, DevOps, Python (Programming Language), Log Analysis, SQL Azure, MongoDB, Message Queuing Telemetry Transport (MQTT), NoSQL, Systems Development Life Cycle, Kusto Query Language, Next.js, SQL Databases, Web Application Frameworks, Azure Data Factory, Spring-boot, Information Technology, Golang, Programming Languages, Microservices - **Published:** September 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/217F536B068D45FCB81FD1F075689071/job/ ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent * 8-plus years related experience * Proficiency in Java programming language * Proficiency in Spring Boot or Quarkus web frameworks * Knowledge of Contexts and Dependency Injection (CDI) in Java * Experience w/ one or more major cloud platforms (e.g. Azure/AWS/Vercel * Experience w/ SQL (e.g., Azure SQL Server) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB) * Experience w/ CI/CD tools and test automation. * Experience w/ DevOps tools and principles * Experience w/ Agile development methodology and tools (e.g. Jira) STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS: * Experience w/ C#, Python, JavaScript, Go, or similar programming language(s). * Experience w/ web-based applications to store and access complex "big" data * Experience w/ Azure Data Explorer or Log Analytics and the Kusto Query Language * Understanding of common IoT architectures and tools * Understanding of microservice architecture and scalability * Experience w/ system design considering cyber security and SecOps principles * Strong oral and written communication skills * Experience w/ automotive or heavy-duty construction/industrial equipment * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills * Experience w/ MQTT and other IoT messaging systems * Ability to thrive in a startup like culture, excels in ambiguous situations, and embraces technical challenges ## Description * Evaluate new Internet of Things (IoT) products and practices, and identify software system designs and solutions * Plan, develop, and implement improvements and changes to existing architecture and applications * Coordinate system development and execution in a team environment * Provide direction and technical counsel to lower-level developers and software engineers * Research, study, and propose use of new software/technologies to be used in the development of new and improved products and features * Prepare technical solution design proposals and presentations, * Internal Contacts: Contact with peers and others involving explanation of information (these contacts may be within or outside department or division), and the gathering of factual information; may include the communication of sensitive or confidential information. * External Contacts: Limited external contact to gather information, answer queries, or ask assistance. * Communication Skills: Read, write and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos; Read and interpret safety rules, operating/maintenance instructions and procedure manuals; Write routine reports, correspondence and speak effectively before both internal and external groups; Read, analyze and interpret business manuals, technical procedures and/or government regulations: Read, analyze and interpret scientific and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents. * Decision-Making: Regularly makes significant decisions and final results, typically affecting the entire department. Available guides or precedents are limited. Has authority over the allocation of resources. * Complexity, Judgment and Problem Solving: Work requires the ability to plan and perform work in light of new or constantly changing problems, work from broad instruction, and deal with complex factors not easily evaluated. Decisions require considerable judgment, initiative and ingenuity in areas there is little precedent. * Supervisory/Managerial: General instructing, scheduling, and reviewing the work of others performing the same or directly related work. Acts as "lead worker". WORKING CONDITIONS: * Physical Demands: Frequent: Standing, Walking/Running, Sitting, Reaching, Hearing, Talking, Visual, Typing; Occasional: Driving, Fine Dexterity, Manual Dexterity; Upper Extremity Repetitive Motion; Seldom: Lifting/Carrying 25lbs., Pushing/Pulling 25llbs. * Non-Physical Demands: Frequent: Analysis/Reasoning, Communication/Interpretation, Math/Mental Computation, Reading, Sustained Mental Activity (i.e. auditing, problem solving, grant writing, composing reports), Writing. * Environmental Demands: Frequent: Work Alone, Frequent Task Changes, Tedious/Exacting Work; Occasional: High Volume Public Contact. * Work Schedule: Routine shift hours. Infrequent overtime, weekend, or shift rotation. * Demands/Deadlines: High volume and variable work demands and deadlines impose strain on routine basis or considerable stress intermittently; OR regular direct contacts with distressed individuals within the immediate work environment; and/or exposure to demands and pressures from persons other than immediate supervisor.