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# Principal Software Engineer - Federal Systems

- **Company:** GovCIO
- **Location:** Quantico, VA, United States
- **Salary:** $162,000.0 - $230,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Cloud Computing, Code Review, Software Architecture, Secure Coding, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Data Analytics
- **Published:** November 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=3045733043-2

## About the Role

* Software architecture
 * Advanced software development
 * System design
 * Cloud computing
 * Agile software development
 * Cybersecurity engineering
 * Secure coding
 * Data analytics
 * API and systems integration
 * Technical leadership and code review

## Description

* Lead architecture and development of secure, scalable software for federal programs.
 * Translate mission and user needs into technical designs and implementation plans.
 * Guide engineering teams through development, code review, testing, and delivery.
 * Apply modern cloud, cybersecurity, data, and software engineering practices.
 * Collaborate with government stakeholders and cross-functional teams to deliver reliable solutions.
 * Support continuous improvement of systems that modernize government services.