Principal Sr. Software Engineer

Principal Senior Software Engineer

Location:

Virtual
Other Consideration: U.S. Citizen (Required)

The Principal Senior Software Engineer serves as the technical leader responsible for designing and guiding the architectural framework of complex software systems. This role demands extensive experience in translating program and project requirements into comprehensive architectural strategies that align with performance, schedule, and budgetary constraints. The engineer will collaborate closely with program managers and development teams to define system requirements, dictate design standards, and oversee the entire software development lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate
expertise in high-volume, high-availability systems and possess a strong command of various programming languages and development methodologies. This position is critical to ensuring architectural consistency, technical quality, and long-term scalability across enterprise software solutions.

• Strong leadership in defining and communicating architectural vision to diverse technical teams.
• Demonstrated ability to balance technical performance with fiscal and scheduling constraints.
• Expertise in high-availability, high-performance systems and network architectures.
• Proven experience in guiding full software development life cycles.
• Ability to enforce best practices, coding standards, and design principles across development teams.
• Skilled in selecting appropriate platforms, tools, and frameworks to support project goals.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities to address complex system‑level challenges.
• Effective collaboration with stakeholders across engineering, project management, and executive leadership.
• Ability to mentor and lead development teams while fostering a culture of technical excellence.

• Required
  
  Education:
  
  Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or another engineering or technical discipline.
• Required Experience:
  
  Minimum of 10 years of experience in software development, architecture design, and leading technical teams in complex projects.
• Substitution:
  An additional 10 years of relevant experience may be substituted for the required education.

• TOGAF (The Open Group Architecture Framework) Certification
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional
• Microsoft Certified:
  Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• Certified Software Development Professional (CSDP)

Transitioning military and/or Veterans with IT/IS, finance, and/or healthcare systems specialties are invited to apply. Sprezzatura is an equal opportunity employer and offers benefits including healthcare and paid vacation time.

This role requires you to live within the United States.

Evidence of work authorization upon employment is required in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Completion of USCIS form I‑9 will be required to verify employment eligibility within 3 business days of the first day of employment.

Sprezzatura expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Sprezzatura’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

This position may require Public Trust clearance. Candidates must undergo a background investigation, including a review of employment history, education, criminal record, and financial history. The clearance process ensures that the candidate is reliable, trustworthy, and of good conduct and character. Employment offers are contingent upon successful passing a public trust clearance process.

Sprezzatura (  ) is a Washington, DC‑area Service‑Disabled Veteran‑Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that enables client success by supplying insight and leadership at the intersection of people, processes, and technology.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

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