Principal Engineer

Overview

On Site
Up to $65
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

Agile
Amazon Web Services
Blogging
C++
Cloud Computing
Collaboration
Communication
Computer Science
Conflict Resolution
Continuous Delivery
Continuous Integration
DevOps
Documentation
Good Clinical Practice
Google Cloud Platform
IT Management
Java
Mentorship
Microsoft Azure
Node.js
Open Source
Problem Solving
Product Management
Python
Recruiting
Scalability
Software Engineering
Startups
Systems Design
Testing
Workflow

Job Details

Role: Principal Engineer

Number of positions: 02

Location: Summit, NJ (onsite)

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead architecture and design of large-scale, complex systems across multiple teams.
  • Set and enforce engineering best practices including code quality, testing, and documentation.
  • Serve as a mentor and coach to senior and junior engineers, promoting technical excellence.
  • Collaborate with Product Management and stakeholders to align engineering with business goals.
  • Conduct technical reviews and provide guidance on performance, security, and scalability.
  • Explore and introduce new technologies, frameworks, and tools to improve development workflows.
  • Participate in hiring and help define the technical culture of the engineering organization.

Qualifications

Must-Have:

  • Bachelor's or Master s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
  • 10+ years of software engineering experience with at least 3 years in a technical leadership role.
  • Deep expertise in system design, distributed systems, APIs, and cloud-native architectures.
  • Proficiency in [Java / Python / Node.js / Go / C++ or relevant stack].
  • Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
  • Strong understanding of DevOps, CI/CD, and agile methodologies.
  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Nice-to-Have:

  • Open-source contributions or technical blog posts.
  • Experience in leading multi-team engineering efforts.
  • Prior experience in a startup or high-growth tech environment.

Regards, Azam Mohammed Direct: Email: Aazam(@) pullskill (dot) com

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