Principal Software Engineer

Seeking a seasoned Principal Software Engineer to lead the modernization of our proprietary research and data collection applications. This role offers the opportunity to oversee a transition from monolithic systems to microservices architecture, adaptation of AI tooling, and to provide strategic leadership while remaining actively involved in hands-on development. The ideal candidate will possess a strong full stack background, experience in modern cloud environments, and a passion for integrating AI features into scalable, secure applications. Join a dynamic team dedicated to innovation, excellence, and making a tangible impact globally through investigative technology., * Lead the transition from monolithic architecture to microservices, guiding technical strategies and delivery

• Architect, build, and maintain scalable, secure applications across the front end and back end
• Support legacy systems while pioneering integration of modern JavaScript (React) and Python stacks
• Implement secure APIs, data models, and reliable services following best SDLC and DevOps practices
• Monitor system performance, reliability, and address production issues proactively
• Mentor and review code for a small team of engineers, fostering best practices and technical growth
• Define architectural approaches that balance scalability, cost, and security
• Collaborate with product, design, and stakeholders to translate business needs into effective technical solutions
• Lead initiatives to integrate AI features into applications, running proof-of-concept projects and sharing workflows to expand team capabilities

• 7 to 10 years of full stack development experience with C#/.NET, JavaScript, React, and Python
• 3 to 5 years of leadership experience- either driving a teams technical direction or leading a team
• Proven ability to design scalable, secure applications with cloud deployment (Azure preferred), containers, and DevOps practices
• Hands-on experience integrating AI/machine learning into production systems
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and code review skills
• Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (advanced degree preferred)
• Comfortable maintaining legacy C#/.NET systems while modernizing with newer stacks

• For contract-to-hire an hourly rate of $100-115 hr/w-2; for direct hire $200,000-225,000 annual salary