principal software engineer

FitMatch Consulting Group

<p><b>Job Description &ndash; Principal Software Engineer</b></p><p><b>Job Title:</b> Principal Software Engineer<br/><b>Department:</b> Technical Team<br/><b>Reports To:</b> CTO / Head of Technology<br/><b>Location:</b> Gulberg &ndash; Onsite<br/><b>Job Type:</b> Full-time</p><p><b>Role Summary</b></p><p>The Principal Software Engineer is a senior technical leader responsible for driving the architecture, design, and development of complex software systems. This role requires deep technical expertise, hands-on coding ability, and a strong focus on scalability, performance, and innovation. The Principal Software Engineer partners with engineering teams, architects, and stakeholders to ensure that solutions meet business needs while maintaining the highest standards of quality, security, and compliance.</p><p><b>Key Responsibilities</b></p><ul><li>Define and evolve the technical architecture and system design to ensure scalability, resilience, and long-term maintainability.</li><li>Lead complex technical initiatives across multiple teams, providing technical direction and guidance.</li><li>Serve as a subject matter expert in software architecture, cloud infrastructure, APIs, and distributed systems.</li><li>Write high-quality, maintainable code and establish coding standards for engineering teams.</li><li>Drive adoption of modern engineering practices including DevOps, CI/CD, test automation, and cloud-native development.</li><li>Collaborate with product managers, engineering leads, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into robust technical solutions.</li><li>Conduct deep code reviews and provide technical mentorship to senior engineers and tech leads.</li><li>Research, evaluate, and recommend emerging technologies that align with business goals.</li><li>Ensure technical solutions align with compliance frameworks (SOC 2, ISO) and internal security policies.</li><li>Act as a strategic partner to leadership, contributing to long-term technology roadmaps.</li></ul><p><b>Qualifications &amp; Skills</b></p><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s or master&rsquo;s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related field.</li><li>10+ years of professional software development experience, including significant experience in system architecture and large-scale applications.</li><li>Expertise in full-stack development (Node.js, React.js, databases, APIs) with deep knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).</li><li>Strong background in microservices, distributed systems, integrations, and high-performance system design.</li><li>Proficiency in DevOps practices, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and CI/CD pipelines.</li><li>Excellent problem-solving, communication, and technical leadership skills.</li><li>Experience working with compliance frameworks (SOC 2, ISO) and secure software development practices.</li><li>Track record of delivering complex software projects at scale.</li></ul><p><b>Performance Indicators</b></p><ul><li>Delivery of highly scalable, secure, and innovative technical solutions.</li><li>Reduction of technical debt through robust architecture and best practices.</li><li>Successful execution of cross-team technical initiatives.</li><li>Increased engineering team efficiency through mentorship and technical standards.</li><li>Adherence to compliance, documentation, and security frameworks.</li><li>Contribution to strategic technology direction and roadmap.</li></ul><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Principal Software Engineer

Elixir Technologies

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  Reporting to the Director Engineering, the Principal Software Engineer is a highly motivated individual contributor, and a key member of the engineering team participating in setting technical direction for new and existing products, recommending adjustments to resolve software issues, improving the functionality of existing software, and ensuring that the design, application, and maintenance of our Elixir software meets the quality standards of the company. You should also be able to mentor, guide, and train other engineers.
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  In this position, you will collaborate with a brilliant team of software engineers helping them with their technology designs and decisions for various complex product advancements. As a Principal Engineer, you will also develop and unit test software to ensure it meets the needs of our customers, performing code reviews and providing feedback to junior developers and engineers. You will establish and incorporate software development best practices and drive innovation.
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  To be successful in the Principal Software Engineer role at Elixir you are an open and hands-on senior level software engineer comfortable working in an agile environment and mentoring less experienced colleagues. You will showcase your expertise in advising on software engineering best practices, product architecture and technical solution designs to solve complex business challenges by getting hands on throughout the development project life cycle and seeing the implementation come to life. You will throw yourself into helping your colleagues learn how to advance Elixir solution developments to meet customers&rsquo; needs as you deliver, document it and work to product scope, quality, on-time, and on-budget guidelines.
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  The essential functions include:
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   Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and enhance large scale software solutions.
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   Drive the adoption of TDD best practices across multiple squads, including the development and maintenance of comprehensive test suites, and delivering high-quality, working code.
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   Develop and implement technical strategies to achieve business goals and drive innovation.
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   Solve technical problems of the highest scope, complexity, and ambiguity in collaboration with squad members.
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   Determine root cause for the most complex software issues and develop practical, efficient, and permanent technical solutions.
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   Identify and correct bottlenecks that optimize delivery execution and the adoption of development best practices.
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   Fix bugs and perform product maintenance activities on existing software systems.
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   Apply Test-driven Development (TDD) and automated testing practices to produce reliable code.
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   Collaborate, make proposals, and advise less experienced software engineers, providing technical guidance and support, and helping team members make informed decisions on product architecture, solution designs, and feature development in alignment with strategic initiatives and the product roadmap.
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   Stay up-to-date with emerging trends and technologies in software development, and evaluate their potential impact on the organization.
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   Contribute to the adoption of best practices in software engineering, including code reviews, testing, and continuous integration/delivery.
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   Build relationships with key internal stakeholders, to understand their needs and ensure that software solution designs meet their requirements.
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   Provide advice in software engineering best practices and methodologies, tools, and processes, and promote their adoption within the engineering team.
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   Provide technical leadership and solve technical problems of the highest scope, complexity, and ambiguity in collaboration with squad members.
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   Look for innovation opportunities between several team members with a willingness to experiment and to confront problems of large complexity and scope.
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   Propose initial technical implementations which support architectural changes that solve scaling and performance problems.
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   Guide conversations to remove blockers and encourage collaboration across teams and squads.
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   Provide a point of escalation for your squad facing complex technical challenges.
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   Attain a measurable positive impact on the work of your squad.
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   Participate in the creation of new software products and services, contributing to the development of ground-breaking technologies and solutions.
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   Embrace and sustain a work environment that supports Elixir&rsquo;s core values: Community, Learning, Integrity, and Pioneering.
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   Perform other tasks as assigned.
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   Expert understanding and practical experience in relation to software development best practices.
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   Expertise in multiple programming languages such as Java, C++, C#, Python, JavaScript, etc.
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   Strong knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases such as MySQL, Oracle, or MongoDB.
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   Expertise in software development methodologies such as Agile, Scrum &amp; Lean.
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   Experience rapidly prototyping new product concepts.
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   Expert on the development of best practices using modern technology stacks.
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   Consistently acts as champion and mentor on Test-driven Development (TDD) and automated testing practices to produce reliable code.
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   Demonstrated experience communicating and presenting to a diverse set of people across squads.
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   Exceptional written and verbal communication skills required with professional working proficiency level of English fluency.
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   Effective problem-solving and critical thinking skills
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   Ability to manage self and mentor others under pressure and time-sensitive deadlines.
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   Ability to multitask.
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   Ability to facilitate and harness cross-team collaboration working with teams in-person and virtually.
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   Is inquisitive and asks great questions.
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   5-7 years of experience and proficiency in end-to-end software development project lifecycle delivery execution.
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   Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
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   Strong leadership skills, with the ability to mentor others and contribute to technical direction and innovation.
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   Proven experience contributing to the creation of new software products and services, contributing to the development of ground breaking technologies and solutions.
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   Hands on experience with Test-driven Development (TDD) and automated testing practices to produce reliable code.
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   Preferred education and experience
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   Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
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   Experience working with Docker/Containers and K8s will be a plus.
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   Experience developing enterprise software in any of (CRM, CCM, healthcare, insurance, fintech) a plus.
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Mastercard

<div><p><b>Our Purpose</b></p><p></p><p><i>
Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we&rsquo;re helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential.</i></p><p></p><p><b>
Title and Summary</b></p><p></p>
Principal Software Engineer<p></p>
Mastercard:
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Mastercard is a global technology company in the payments industry. Our mission is to connect and power an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere by making transactions safe, simple, smart, and accessible. Using secure data and networks, partnerships and passion, our innovations and solutions help individuals, financial institutions, governments, and businesses realize their greatest potential. Our decency quotient, or DQ, drives our culture and everything we do inside and outside of our company. With connections across more than 210 countries and territories, we are building a sustainable world that unlocks priceless possibilities for all.<br>
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Commercial Solutions:
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At Mastercard Commercial Solutions, we empower businesses to succeed through innovative, trusted payment solutions that deliver a seamless,
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digital-first experience around the world.<br>
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Role Overview:
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As a Principal Software Engineer in Commercial Solutions at Mastercard, you&rsquo;ll work with modern full-stack development practices and tools to create world-class microservices and web applications. You will drive the design and development of next-generation Reporting and Analytics platform. This platform powers real-time insights, scheduled reporting, AI-driven analytics, and intuitive BI dashboards. We&rsquo;re building a global business-to-business (B2B) technology platform to help businesses of all sizes streamline how they manage payments when buying or selling products and services<br>
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You will work in our Mastercard technology location in Pune, India, which provides a state-of-the-art environment for technology teams to thrive in our collaborative, Agile engineering culture. You will play a key role in how Mastercard transforms the B2B space to standardize, automate, and optimize digital payment efficiency for buyers and sellers.<br>
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The role will require you to:
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<ul><li>Contribute to the planning, design, and development of microservices on your team.
</li><li>Build and own full-stack applications and services using Angular, Java, and PCF</li><li>Define and evolve the technical architecture for reporting, analytics, and visualization platforms</li><li>Drive semantic layer performance enhancements, indexing strategies, caching, and distributed access</li><li>Partner with data scientists to embed AI-driven insights.</li><li>Integrate and optimize BI tools, data platforms to power state of the art visualizations</li></ul><br>
<ul><li>Deliver code with exceptional quality and security that operates at scale</li><li>Participate in code reviews and retrospectives, and submit Pull Requests using Git</li><li>Collaborate with software engineers, test engineers, TPMs, and PM-Ts</li><li>Ensure that you use 12-factor app design principles in your development.
</li><li>Ensure that the systems you create comply with Mastercard engineering best practices and governance models, including security, operations, and Enterprise Architecture requirements</li></ul>
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Required Experience:
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<ul><li>Bachelors degree
</li></ul><br>
<ul><li>Integrate and optimize BI tools, data platforms to power state of the art visualizations</li><li>Collaborate with software engineers, test engineers, TPMs, and PM-Ts</li><li>Ensure that you use 12-factor app design principles in your development.
</li><li>Ensure that the systems you create comply with Mastercard engineering best practices and governance models, including security, operations, and Enterprise Architecture requirements</li></ul><br>
Required Experience:
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<ul><li>Bachelors degree
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<ul><li>You have a solid foundation in Computer Science fundamentals</li><li>You have experience with web technologies, including HTML5, CSS, Javascript, and front-end frameworks such as Angular</li><li>Strong expertise in Java/Spring Boot, Angular, Rest APIs, and microservices architecture.
</li><li>Proven track record in database query optimization, performance tuning, and large-scale data processing (Oracle, PostgreSQL, Redis, Kafka Streams, or similar)
</li><li>Experience with event-driven systems (Kafka) and real-time data processing pipelines</li><li>Exposure to BI and analytics platforms, with hands-on work in data modeling, ETL, and reporting solutions</li></ul><br>
<ul><li>You have exposure to automated testing and releasing software in a continuous delivery model using Git</li><li>You enjoy working in an Agile team focused on continuous improvement</li><li>You have a strong desire to learn best practices and modern software architecture and collaborate within a team</li><li>You are passionate about the art of delivering the highest quality software to customers</li><li>You have excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical people</li></ul>
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Nice To Have:
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<ul><li>Experience working within the commercial card space or corporate banking
</li><li>Strong ability to multi-task, organize, manage, and implement complex projects whether directly or through supervision</li><li>Operates with minimal supervision and able to make informed, well-reasoned decisions independently</li><li>Thrives in an environment that is fast-paced, rapidly changing, and customer-oriented.</li><li>Great hold on AI/ML usecases, applications.</li><li>Has a past experience in data engineering, data storage technologies</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Corporate Security Responsibility</b></p><p><br>
All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must:</p><ul><li><p>
Abide by Mastercard&rsquo;s security policies and practices;</p></li><li><p>
Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed;</p></li><li><p>
Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and</p></li><li><p>
Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard&rsquo;s guidelines.</p></li></ul></div><p></p>

West Monroe

<div><div><p><b>Are you ready to make an impact?</b></p></div><div><p>
West Monroe is seeking <b>a Principal Software Engineer</b> to join the <b>Technology and Experience (TechEx)</b> practice. From designing customer-facing software to integrating complex platforms and leveraging actionable data, we partner with our clients to modernize every layer of their technology stack. Our engineering teams work on bringing modern architecture practices, cloud technologies, and industry expertise to build software that&rsquo;s as smart as it is impactful.</p><br>
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As a Principal Software Engineer in our Technology and Experience practice and Software Engineering discipline, you will join a team focused on helping companies become digital in every part of their business, while mentoring the next generation of leaders at West Monroe. You will partner with our clients to strategize, design, and build bespoke software products, legacy application modernization, modern integration platforms, and intelligent products and agents that use AI including machine learning and GenAI. You should be passionate about delivering technology solutions that are grounded in the human experience and be prepared to embrace West Monroe&rsquo;s fast-growing and entrepreneurial environment. Whether transforming legacy systems or integrating complex platforms, our team combines technical fluency with industry expertise to drive meaningful change.</p>
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In this role, you will partner with our clients and other West Monroe team members on transformational projects. You will work collaboratively to gather technical requirements, define platform and integration design, and perform the configuration/development of innovative solutions in a team environment.</p><br>
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Responsibilities</b></p>
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<li>Work in a collaborative team setting to support our clients and help solve their business problems through analysis of existing systems, applications, and processes.</li>
<li>Lead the development of software solutions across full lifecycle Agile projects &ndash; requirements gathering, design, development, testing, implementation, and rollout.</li>
<li>Own the flexibility to be creative and have an impact on designs with a &ldquo;blank slate&rdquo; development mentality within the general boundaries of client expectations.</li>
<li>Build highly interactive and customized web, desktop, and/or mobile front-end and back-end applications.</li>
<li>Participate in all aspects of product development, including generating ideas, prototyping, building solutions, talking to users, testing outcomes, and integrating learnings into future work.</li>
<li>Learn new languages, paradigms, patterns, and frameworks to continuously develop your technical expertise.</li>
<li>Use creativity and resourcefulness to tackle unexpected challenges and deliver high-quality solutions.</li>
<li>Collaborate with teams to integrate Generative AI (GenAI) capabilities into client solutions, leveraging AI tools and frameworks for automation, personalization, and innovation.</li></ul><br>
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Skills &amp; Requirements</b></p>
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<li><b>Technical Expertise:</b></li>
<li><ul><li>Proficiency in multiple programming languages across full-stack development.</li>
<li><ul><li>.Net and/or Java and front-end frameworks including React and Angular</li>
</ul></li><li>Deep experience with major cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.</li>
<li>Advanced knowledge of databases and their integration within software solutions.</li>
<li>Proven experience with Agile methodology and leading dispersed teams on complex projects.</li>
<li>Consultative technical business acumen to support pursuits with revenue targets.</li>
<li>Aptitude for presenting strategic application modernization to clients.</li>
<li>Domain expertise in digital product, software engineering, software modernization, modern integration platform and AI-enabled intelligent products and agents capabilities and functions</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience delivering technical solutions into Fortune 1000, enterprise, and upper mid-market clients and proven success in functional, well adopted and impactful technical solutions</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience working in an on-shore, near-shore or hybrid delivery model</li>
</ul></li><li><b>Generative AI </b><b>:</b></li>
<li><ul><li>Experience with Generative AI frameworks and platforms (e.g., OpenAI, Google, Anthropic, AWS, Azure, LangChain, Vertex AI).</li>
<li>Knowledge of AI/ML concepts, including natural language processing (NLP), large language models (LLMs), and computer vision.</li>
<li>Ability to design and implement AI-driven solutions to enhance business processes, automate workflows, and improve customer experiences.</li>
<li>Familiarity with ethical considerations and responsible AI practices.</li>
</ul></li><li><b>Leadership &amp; Collaboration:</b></li>
<li><ul><li>Bring subject matter depth in imagining, designing, and building bespoke digital products, leading software modernization and/or modern integration platform engagements, helping deliver AI-enabled software products such that you can be a trusted technical advisor to our most senior and sophisticated client executives</li>
<li>Lead teams serving clients across industries as the technical lead and owning overall accountability of successful delivery while demonstrating solid presence with high level client counterparts.</li>
<li>Provide quality assurance and conduct frequent touch bases with client stakeholders to ensure value is realized and understood from our engagements</li>
<li>Identify, develop and leverage accelerators focused on addressing industry-specific or capability specific challenges</li>
<li>Strong sense of urgency with comfortability delivering solutions in fast-paced, dynamic environments.</li>
<li>Excellent critical thinking, leadership, communication, and project management skills.</li>
<li>Ability to communicate effectively with teammates and clients, backed by proven experience.</li>
<li>Commitment to inclusion and diversity, with openness to new ideas and perspectives.</li>
</ul></li><li><b>General Qualifications:</b></li>
<li><ul><li>Real-world experience performing at the principal level (typically 8+ years of experience).</li>
<li>Actively participate in business development activities by assessing opportunities, designing solutions, developing proposals/SOWs, leveraging on-shore and near-shore delivery models, establishing relationships with clients and prospective clients, and helping to close new deals</li>
<li>Assist in developing go-to-market (GTM) messaging and sales materials to support business development for prospects and clients</li>
<li>Create work plans, pricing estimates, and risk assessments for potential engagements</li>
<li>Contribute to thought leadership to strengthen marketing efforts</li>
<li>Attend networking events, technology and product user groups, technical meetups and actively build and leverage a professional network and affiliate network in the local community</li>
<li>Proven success in achieving in-year revenue expectations.</li>
<li>Able to work independently and as a team player in designing, building and delivering technical software engineering solutions</li>
<li>Excitement about working on diverse projects across various industries and tech stacks.</li>
<li>Willingness to travel for out-of-town client engagements.</li></ul></li></ul><br>
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</p></div><div><div><div><div><p>Based on pay transparency guidelines, the salary range for this role can vary based on your proximity to one of our West Monroe offices (see table below). Individual salaries are determined by evaluating a variety of factors including geography, experience, skills, education, and internal equity.<br>
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Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company&rsquo;s 401k plan, purchase shares from our employee stock ownership program and be eligible to receive annual bonuses. Employees will also receive unlimited flexible time off and ten paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Eligibility for ten weeks of paid parental leave will also be available upon hire date.</p></div></div><p>
Seattle or Washington, D.C.</p><p>
$159,800 - $188,000 USD</p></div><div><p>
Los Angeles</p><p>
$167,400 - $196,900 USD</p></div><div><p>
New York City or San Francisco</p><p>
$175,000 - $205,900 USD</p></div><div><p>
A location not listed above</p><p>
$152,200 - $179,000 USD</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Other consultancies talk at you.</b><br>
<b>At West Monroe, we work with you.</b></h3>
<p>
We&rsquo;re a global business and technology consulting firm passionate about creating measurable value for our clients, delivering real-world solutions.</p>
<p>
The combination of business and technology is not new, but how we bring them together is unique. We&rsquo;re fluent in both. We know that technology alone is not the answer, but how we apply it is. We rely on data to constantly adapt and solve new challenges. Actions that work today with outcomes that generate value for years to come.</p>
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At West Monroe, we zero in on the heart of the opportunity, getting to results faster and preparing people for what&rsquo;s next.</p>
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You&rsquo;ll feel the difference in how we work. We show up personally. We&rsquo;re right tin the room with you, co-creating through the challenges. With West Monroe, collaboration isn&rsquo;t a lofty promise, but a daily action. We work together with you to turn vision into clear action with lasting impact.</p><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
West Monroe</b><b> </b><b>is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer</b><br>
We believe in treating each employee and applicant for employment fairly and with dignity. We base our employment decisions on merit, experience, and potential, without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state or local law. To learn more about diversity, equity and inclusion at West Monroe, visit www.westmonroe.com/inclusion. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in our recruiting process, please inquire by sending an email to recruiting@westmonroe.com.</p>
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Please review our current policy regarding use of generative artificial intelligence during the application process.</p>
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If you are based in California, we encourage you to read West Monroe&rsquo;s Notice at Collection for California residents, provided pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)</p></div></div>

Principal, Software Engineer

JPMorganChase

<div><b>JOB DESCRIPTION</b><p><br>
If you are looking for a game-changing career, working for one of the world's leading financial institutions, you&rsquo;ve come to the right place.</p><p>
As a Principal Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Consumer and Community Banking you are an integral part of an agile team that works to enhance, build, and deliver trusted market-leading technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable way. As a core technical contributor, you are responsible for conducting critical technology solutions across multiple technical areas within various business functions in support of the firm&rsquo;s business objectives. You are expected to collaborate with Technology, Product and Architecture teams to identify solutions across self service enablement platforms and products. You drive significant business impact and help share the target state architecture through your capabilities in multiple architecture domains. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of engaging and sophisticated natural language conversational AI and search experiences, enabling convenient and frictionless consumer financial services. You skills and expertise will be instrumental in promoting excellence in our architecture development efforts.</p><p><b>
Job responsibilities</b></p><ul><li>
Advises and leads on the strategy and development of multiple products, applications, and technologies across a portfolio</li><li>
Creates novel code solutions and drives the development of new production code capabilities across teams and functions</li><li>
Translates highly complex technical issues, trends, and approaches to leadership to drive the firm&rsquo;s innovation and enable leaders to make strategic, well-informed decisions about technology advancements</li><li>
Drives adoption and implementation of technical methods in specialized fields in line with the latest product development methodologies</li><li>
Creates durable, reusable software frameworks that are leveraged across teams and functions</li><li>
Influences across business, product, and technology teams and successfully manages senior stakeholder relationships</li><li>
Produce solution architectures, together with the development team, assisting development through design, development and deployment into production.</li><li>
Guides evaluation of current technology and leads evaluation of new technologies using existing standards and frameworks</li><li>
Serves as a function-wide subject matter expert in one or more areas of focus</li></ul><p><b>
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills</b></p><ul><li>
Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 10+ years applied experience</li><li>
Practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability</li><li>
Expert in one or more programming language(s)</li><li>
Demonstrated prior experience with influencing across functions and teams and delivering value at scale</li><li>
Experience applying expertise and new methods to determine solutions for complex technology problems across various technical disciplines</li><li>
Extensive practical cloud native experience</li><li>
Practical cloud native experience</li><li>
Demonstrated proficiency in software applications and technical processes within a technical discipline (e.g., cloud, machine learning applications, SaaS)</li><li>
Proficient in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle</li><li>
Advanced understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security</li></ul><div><b>
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills</b></div><ul><li>
Proficiency in automation and continuous delivery methods</li></ul>
<b>ABOUT US</b></div>

Microsoft

<div><div>Within the GitHub and Microsoft CoreAI, the Developer AI team is working on incubating, building and delivering the next generation of AI-enabled developer tooling experiences as part of GitHub Copilot, across GitHub, Visual Studio Code and more.</div><div></div><div><br>
The DevDiv Developer AI team is looking for a Principal Software Engineer / AI Engineer with a deep interest and passion for the intersection of developer tooling and modern generative AI systems, and a drive to invent the future of AI-enabled software development.</div><div></div><div><br>
Our team builds platforms, products and features delivered into many of Microsoft and GitHub&rsquo;s developer tools to empower and accelerate software development.</div><div></div><div><br>
Microsoft&rsquo;s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.</div><div></div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><br>
Responsibilities</b></h2><ul><li>
Build end-to-end products and features working across different codebases and front-ends</li><li>
Apply the frontier of AI/LLM technologies to invent and deliver features for developers</li><li>
Deliver and iterate quickly on new product opportunities, driven by usage and engagement</li><li>
Operate as part of a fast-paced team on ambitious new projects</li><li>
Design, implement, debug, and deliver experiences in TypeScript, Python, Go, .NET and others.</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Qualifications</b></h2><div></div><div><b><br>
Required Qualifications:</b></div><ul><li>
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript or Python
<ul><li>OR equivalent experience.</li></ul></li><li>
5+ years of full-stack product engineering, building customer-facing products across both platform/foundations and front-end/user-experience.</li></ul><div><b>
Other Requirements:</b></div><div></div><div><br>
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings:</div><ul><li>
Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.</li></ul><div>
Software Engineering IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $139,900 - $274,800 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $188,000 - $304,200 per year.</div><div></div><div><br>
Microsoft posts positions for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.</div><div></div><div><br>
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay</div><br>
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Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.</div>

Walmart

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What you'll do...</b></h2><p></p><p>
As a Principal Engineer at Walmart, you will serve as a key technical thought leader responsible for architecting, guiding, and delivering transformative platform solutions across Walmart&rsquo;s global enterprise. You will influence strategic technology decisions, mentor teams, and lead by example in building high-scale, intelligent systems that integrate cutting-edge AI/ML and agentic technologies.</p><p></p><p>
You will operate at the Data Security engineering, product, and business&mdash;translating visionary ideas into actionable architecture and tangible solutions. Your work will directly impact the performance, security, and intelligence of systems used by millions of Walmart associates and customers worldwide.</p><p></p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Key Responsibilities:</b></h2><p>
Define and drive the architectural vision for enterprise-scale platforms, with a strong emphasis on AI/ML integration, agentic systems, and intelligent automation.</p><p>
Guide engineering teams across domains on best practices, technical design, and architectural decisions.</p><p>
Architect resilient, cloud-native, full-stack solutions that deliver scale, performance, and security.</p><p>
Collaborate closely with data scientists, ML engineers, and product teams to operationalize data security for AI/ML models, including those based on LLMs and deep learning architectures.</p><p>
Driving Product SLA to maintain the health of the product. Improving topline and bottoms KPI to create impact.</p><p>
Design and implement scalable solution for Walmart systems while implementing data security.</p><p>
Influence roadmap decisions and technical strategy in collaboration with senior leadership.</p><p>
Ensure high standards for quality, security, and performance through rigorous design and code reviews.</p><p>
Contribute to internal platform standards, reusable frameworks, and engineering playbooks.</p><p>
Champion the use of open-source and emerging technologies that align with Walmart&rsquo;s innovation goals.</p><p>
Partner with cross-functional teams globally to solve complex business problems with intelligent solutions.</p><p>
Foster a culture of engineering excellence, mentoring senior engineers, and participating in org-wide technical forums.</p><p></p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
What you'll bring:</b></h2><p>
Bachelor's Degree or Master&rsquo;s Degree with 10+ years of experience in Computer Science or related field with expertise in platform architecture, scalable systems, and enterprise development.</p><p>
Proven leadership in designing and delivering large-scale, distributed systems.</p><p>
Strong foundation in algorithms, data structures, system design, and cloud-native principles.</p><p>
Deep expertise in backend development (Java, Scala, Spring Boot, Node.js, Microservices).</p><p>
Full-stack experience with modern front-end frameworks (React.js, Angular, TypeScript).</p><p>
Advanced proficiency in building RESTful and event-driven architectures.</p><p>
Experience working with message queues (Kafka, RabbitMQ), distributed caching, and observability stacks (ELK, Grafana, Splunk).</p><p>
Expertise with SQL/NoSQL data stores, schema design, and cloud data pipelines.</p><p>
Solid experience with CI/CD tooling, DevOps, containerization (Docker), orchestration (Kubernetes), and deployment on cloud platforms (Azure, GCP, AWS).</p><p>
Demonstrated experience integrating AI/ML capabilities into platform services&mdash;from model inference to feedback loops.</p><p>
Knowledge of LLMs (e.g., GPT, BERT), vector search, and embedding-based workflows is highly desirable.</p><p>
Familiarity with agentic system design (e.g., autonomous agents, orchestration frameworks) is a strong plus.</p><p>
Passion for innovation, open-source contribution, and scaling best practices across the organization.</p><p>
Exceptional collaboration and communication skills; ability to influence across tech and business teams.</p><p>
Agile mindset with a strong focus on delivering outcomes and enabling velocity at scale.</p><p>
Bonus: Previous experience of implementing data security at scale.</p><p></p>
At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.<p>
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You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.<p>
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For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.</p><p>
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Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.<p>
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Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.<p>
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For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.</p><p>
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The annual salary range for this position is $143,000.00-$286,000.00<p>
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Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.<p>
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Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:<p>
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Minimum Qualifications...</b></h2><p><i>
Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.
</i></p><p></p>Option 1: Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or related area and 5 years&rsquo; experience in software engineering or related area.<br>
Option 2: 7 years&rsquo; experience in software engineering or related area.<p></p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Preferred Qualifications...</b></h2><p><i>
Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.</i></p><p></p>
Master&rsquo;s degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or related area and 3 years' experience in software engineering or related area., We value candidates with a background in creating inclusive digital experiences, demonstrating knowledge in implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and integrating digital accessibility seamlessly. The ideal candidate would have knowledge of accessibility best practices and join us as we continue to create accessible products and services following Walmart&rsquo;s accessibility standards and guidelines for supporting an inclusive culture.<p></p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Primary Location...</b></h2><p></p>
1345 Crossman Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94089-1114, United States of America<p></p>
Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.</div>

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