Principal Engineer

Principal Engineer

Location: Pittsburgh, PA

Salary range: $140,000-$160,000

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Principal Engineer to lead critical technical initiatives while remaining actively involved in development. This role involves owning outcomes, guiding architectural decisions, and building software without managing staff directly. The position offers flexibility for in-office work or remote work

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Ownership:

Lead complex projects from problem definition through design, implementation, and delivery.

Drive initiatives that improve systems and deliver measurable results.

Architecture & Design:

Design and evolve scalable, secure, and resilient system architectures.

Document architecture decisions, analyze tradeoffs, and reduce technical debt through modernization.

Hands-On Development:

Write, review, and maintain production-quality code.

Lead development of complex features, performance improvements, and refactors.

Troubleshoot and resolve high-impact technical issues across systems.

Set Technical Standards:

Establish best practices for code quality, testing, CI/CD, and system design.

Conduct design and code reviews to ensure maintainability and reliability.

Mentorship & Influence:

Mentor engineers through technical guidance, pairing, and feedback.

Foster a culture of engineering excellence and continuous improvement.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Work with product managers, engineering leaders, and customer success teams.

Communicate technical status, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders.

Support product launches and operational stability. Required Skills:

8+ years of experience in designing and developing production software

Hands-on experience with:

C# and .NET framework

SQL Server and/or Oracle

Modern JavaScript frameworks (Vue.js preferred)

Proven success in leading large-scale technical initiatives

Ability to design and evolve complex architecture in real-world environments

Strong knowledge of Object-Oriented Design, Design Patterns, testing (unit & integration), and full SDLC

Results-oriented with a strong sense of ownership

Continuous learner and actively involved in development Preferred Skills:

Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP)

Familiarity with microservices, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

Knowledge of DevOps practices and automation tools

Experience mentoring or guiding teams through influence Education & Experience:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field

8+ years of professional software development experience Other Requirements:

Effective communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders

Collaborative mindset across teams

Willingness to occasionally travel to office locations or client site

Additional Notes:

This role is ideal for a technical leader who wants to make a lasting impact by shaping system architecture and developing innovative solutions in a flexible work environment.

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