Principal Software Engineer
Core
Design and deliver scalable, enterprise-grade public-facing software applications for Digital Member Experience channels, ensuring secure handling of Protected Health Information (PHI).
Role type
Principal Software Engineer (Full-stack/Architect)
Builds
Scalable digital applications, API gateways, backend services, and event pipelines for member-facing platforms.
Domain
Healthcare technology / Digital Member Experience
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
System architecture design, scalable system design, security & privacy engineering (PHI), vendor migration strategy, technical leadership, ADR authoring, cloud platform expertise, modern web technologies, algorithmic problem solving
Preferred skills
Healthcare domain experience, NLP/Deep Learning, cloud security architecture, complex stakeholder management
Technologies
Java, Python, JavaScript, React, Angular, NodeJS, NoSQL, Google Cloud Platform, Amazon Web Services, REST, HTTPS, JSON
Responsibilities
Define service topologies and system architectures; lead complex vendor migrations and partner integrations; establish robust PHI security protocols (authorization, encryption, audit logging); mentor engineers and drive technical execution; present strategic solutions to senior leadership; define and defend non-functional requirements. (via careerplan.io/jobs/J287752-principal-software-engineer-at-highmarkhealth)
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic influence
