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Principal, Software Engineering

Chicago, IL, US💼 Full-time💰 $137,400–$137,400🗓 2026-04-30 → 2026-09-26

Core

Principal Software Engineer providing technical leadership and hands-on execution for complex, cloud-native software initiatives in the financial sector.

Role type

Principal Software Engineer (Java/Azure)

Builds

Scalable, secure, and high-quality cloud-native applications on Microsoft Azure.

Domain

Financial Services / Cloud Engineering

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

Java, Azure cloud services, Test-Driven Development (TDD), CI/CD, cloud-native architecture, code review, technical mentorship

Preferred skills

AI-assisted development tools, large-scale modernization, distributed systems, regulated environment experience

Technologies

Java, Microsoft Azure, SQL, NoSQL

Responsibilities

Design and develop production-ready software; influence application architecture; drive adoption of AI-assisted development; mentor engineers; improve DevOps pipelines and automation; collaborate with global cross-functional teams

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with strategic influence

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