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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Software Engineer - **Company:** L&C Protec, Inc. - **Location:** Atlanta, GA, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Computer-Aided Design, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Cloud Engineering, Data Stores, Distributed Systems, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), OAuth, Online Databases, Object-Oriented Software Development, OpenID, Cloud Services, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Software Engineering, Software Systems, Web Applications, Okta, Software Security, Backend, Customer Identity Access Management, Information Technology, Front End Software Development, Grpc, Serverless Computing, Microservices - **Published:** November 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/28_25303_fe1596f280d54a50082dee7bc7453399 ## About the Role The Principal Software Engineer will architect, innovate and create multi-disciplinary technical and functional solutions to complex business problems. This position provides technical leadership to development and design teams and oversees all technical aspects of projects. This candidate must design and implement reusable services that are highly scalable, secure, performant, and low cost to maintain and operate., * Bachelor\'s Degree Computer Science, Engineering or related field or equivalent experience preferred, * Typically 12+ years Hands-on object-oriented programming in Java or Python and/or Javascript (UI) frameworks * Experience in Architecting and Designing software solutions for enterprise-wide web application Skills And Abilities * Experience working with cloud native CI/CD tools and technologies. * Experience with micro service architecture, end-to-end UI/API integration, and knowledge of API protocols like REST, gRPC, and graphQL * Strong problem solving skills and solutioning complex problems * Experience in drafting best coding practices and designing highly scalable, secure, and easy to maintain software solutions * Solid analytical skills with the ability to refine strategic, technical roadmaps and synthesizing to make improvements and recommendations * Ability to continously drive results, display a high level of confidence, inspire and motive team performance * Able to architect, design, review and document high level and detail solutions * Provide hands-on support in implementing critical components across the entire stack, from front-end, middle-tier, back-end, infrastructure and data stores to automate and scale * Experience in building large scale platforms that deal real-time complex transactions, and ability to troubleshoot distributed systems * Knowledge of core cloud services and serverless approaches, and infrastructure as a code * Strong understanding of Application Security best practices and Security by design. * Deep Protocol Knowledge: Hands-on experience configuring SAML 2.0 (identity/service provider initiated flows) and OIDC (Authorization Code, Implicit, and Client Credentials grants). Travel Requirements * Minimal Work Environment * Work in clean, pleasant, and comfortable office or home setting. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable persons with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The preferred location for this role is Atlanta, GA, and the salary range for this location is $143,700.00 to $287,500.00. All qualified external applicants will be considered for an in-office role, based in Atlanta. All qualified internal candidates are encouraged to apply and consider relocation to Atlanta and may be considered for remote hire at the company\'s discretion. The candidate\'s final salary offer will be based on the candidate\'s skills, education, work location and experience. ## Description * Solves complex and ambitious problems by crafting elegant and impactful solutions and generates concise and effective analysis, reports, and presentation for both internal and external customers. * Contribute to technical innovations along with defining coding standards * Mentors and supports other members of the software development team and contributes to the software development best practices * Serves as an expert advisor to executives on the use of current and future technologies for optimal impact on current and future business strategies and results * Working closely with Product owners and other stakeholders to understand the requirements and design software solutions to meet the product requirements * Leads innovation across the organization by exploring new technologies, demonstrating how to leverage those discoveries through proof of concept and incorporating them into the platform * CIAM Architecture: Design and implement customer identity and access management (CIAM) systems using Okta APIs and SDKs. * Protocol Implementation: Build and integrate secure authentication flows using OIDC / OAuth 2.0 (Authorization Code flow with PKCE, Client Credentials) and SAML 2.0. * API & Microservice Security: Develop token validation mechanisms (JWT validation, scoping, claims handling) to secure backend microservices. * Custom Customization: Write custom Okta hooks (Inline/Event hooks) and utilize Okta Workflows to extend platform capabilities and sync data with external databases. * Developer Advocacy: Create reusable internal libraries, SDK wrappers, and documentation to help product squads implement identity features safely. * Complies with all policies and standards