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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Software Engineer, IT Software Engineers - **Company:** Ascensus, LLC - **Location:** Dresher, PA, United States (Remote available) - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Adobe InDesign, Agile Methodology, Applications Architecture, Software Applications, Unit Testing, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Data Structures, Software Design Patterns, Object-Oriented Software Development, Pair Programming, Scrum Methodology, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Information Technology, Code Restructuring, Software Version Control - **Published:** September 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=0c85ee09077570b5 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering or related experience preferred. * Strong technical leadership skills for effective participation in design discussions with both technical and non-technical audiences creating technical documentation and diagrams * Experience mentoring and technical coaching less experienced developers * Extensive understanding of good object oriented design principles (patterns, cohesion/coupling, S.O.L.I.D., data structures and algorithms) * Strong experience writing clean and maintainable code using engineering best practices such as unit testing, TDD, continuous integration and deployment, automation, design patterns, refactoring, etc * Strong experience with Agile SDLC practices * Excellent problem solving and communication skills * Strong trouble shooting skills ## Description * Analyze software requirements to determine best solution to deliver business goals including estimating and planning throughout an agile software development lifecycle * Modify codebase to implement complex software modifications following appropriate standards for coding and design patterns, source code control, unit testing, and continuous integration and deployment * Analyze and troubleshoot complex errors in software application to determine root cause and resolution * Assist with testing and written description of application software changes * Collaborate with team members, actively participate in all Scrum ceremonies and activities including pair programming and peer code review with a constant focus on continuous improvement * Establishes alignment with Product Owner to understand, influence, and deliver on road maps with a sense of responsibility for application architecture and technical execution * Be a driver for innovation on the scrum team by leading or assisting in technical research initiatives, working with other teams, participating in technical architecture discussions to influence decisions and maintain consistency across the organization. * Lead by example, act as a role model, coach, mentor and provide continuous feedback to other team members, especially in the areas of technical and architecture expertise or when production issues arise * Responsible for protecting, securing, and proper handling of all confidential data held by Ascensus to ensure against unauthorized access, improper transmission, and/or unapproved disclosure of information that could result in harm to Ascensus or our clients. * Our I-Client service philosophy and our Core Values of People Matter, Quality First and Integrity Always® should be visible in your actions on a day-to-day basis showing your support of our organizational culture. ## 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) - [Are you still programming unit tests or already generating?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/722-are-you-still-programming-unit-tests-or-already-generating) - [Are Code Reviews Worth It? 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