Principal Engineer - AI, Cloud & Modernization, Logistics and Customs

About the Role

The Principal Engineer is responsible for defining and leading the technical strategy for migrating legacy logistics and customs platforms to modern, cloud-native architectures. This role establishes architectural standards, drives AI-enabled engineering practices, and ensures scalable product expansion into additional markets.

• Define target architecture for migration to .NET (Core/6/8+) cloud-based systems.
• Lead system decomposition from monolithic to modular or microservices architectures.
• Establish REST API standards, security patterns, and versioning strategies.
• Architect scalable Angular (v17+) frontend frameworks.
• Design enterprise-grade data models using Entity Framework and SQL Server.
• Establish standards for unit, integration, and automated testing.
• Drive AI-assisted engineering practices to accelerate modernization.
• Mentor engineering teams and guide architectural decisions.
• Partner with Product and leadership on market expansion strategy.

• Industry experience in logistics and global customs.
• 10+ years of software engineering experience.
• Deep expertise in C# / .NET (Core/6/8+).
• Strong REST API and distributed systems experience.
• Advanced Angular experience.
• Strong SQL Server and data architecture expertise.
• Experience leading cloud migration initiatives.
• Logistics or compliance-driven domain experience preferred.

You’ll have the opportunity to drive some of the most critical transformation initiatives in our company’s history. This is a highly visible role working directly with senior leadership to shape the future operating model of CAI. You’ll bring clarity, discipline, and execution focus to complex cross‑functional programs while gaining exposure across every function of the business.