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# Principal Software Engineer

- **Company:** TRINZIC CORP
- **Location:** Colorado Springs, CO, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $142,800.0 - $214,200.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Information Systems, Continuous Integration, Python (Programming Language), Object-Oriented Software Development, Open Source Technology, Software Architecture, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Data Streaming, Data Processing, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Information Technology, Devsecops, Legacy Systems
- **Published:** October 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/0ABD25A3A8064CA08E88013F4F2D778D/job/

## About the Role

* 10+ years of progressive software engineering experience
 * Extensive experience designing and developing distributed, high-availability, mission-critical software systems
 * Advanced expertise with Java, Python, or other object-oriented programming languages
 * Demonstrated experience leading software architecture and technical strategy efforts
 * Experience guiding engineering teams through the full software development lifecycle
 * Experience developing complex data processing, integration, or real-time streaming systems
 * Demonstrated success leading cross-functional engineering teams and large technical initiatives
 * Strong communication skills with the ability to engage engineers, leadership, and customers

Required Education and Experience:

 * Active U.S. Government Top Secret / SCI security clearance (U.S. citizenship required)
 * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Mathematics, or related technical field
 * 10+ years of progressive related experience

Desired Qualifications:

 * Master's degree in Computer Science or related field
 * Deep knowledge of MIL-STD-6016 and MIL-STD-3011
 * Experience serving as a software architect, chief engineer, or technical lead across multiple projects
 * Experience modernizing legacy systems and implementing technology roadmaps
 * Expertise in TDD, CI/CD, DevSecOps, and Agile methodologies
 * Security+ or higher DoD 8570/8140 certification
 * Demonstrated ability to influence organizational technical direction and mentor engineering talent across multiple teams

## Description

* Serve as the technical leader for software development efforts supporting high-velocity data stream processing systems
 * Define software architecture, technical strategy, and long-term roadmap for mission-critical applications
 * Analyze customer requirements and translate mission objectives into scalable system and software solutions
 * Lead architecture reviews, design reviews, and technology evaluations
 * Drive development of highly available, resilient, and high-performance software systems
 * Establish software engineering standards, best practices, and technical governance across teams
 * Lead complex integration, test, and deployment activities across multiple programs and stakeholders
 * Evaluate vendor technologies, open-source solutions, and emerging technologies for program adoption
 * Lead technical investigations, trade studies, and root-cause analyses for mission-critical issues
 * Mentor engineers across all levels and provide technical leadership for multiple teams
 * Coordinate planning, staffing, scheduling, and execution of software engineering activities
 * Serve as a trusted technical advisor to program leadership, customers, and mission partners