Principal Software Engineer

Principal Software Engineer Duties

The Principal Software Engineer is responsible for driving the design, development, and delivery of complex software solutions while leading and mentoring teams. This role excels in advancing our evolving technology stack and maintaining expertise in system architecture, technical leadership, and best practices to ensure the development of secure, scalable, and high-performance web applications.

USD $ - USD $ /Yr.

• Lead the architecture and design of highly scalable and maintainable software systems, contributing to and driving the development of technical roadmaps, aligning them with business strategies and future goals.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering teams, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration while partnering with cross‑functional teams, including product management, design, and operations, to deliver impactful features and improvements.
• Oversee and participate in the development of front‑end, middleware, and back‑end systems using the company’s technology stack.
• Establish and enforce coding standards, best practices, and efficient development processes as well as developing and maintaining comprehensive technical documentation and fostering knowledge sharing across teams.
• Evaluate and incorporate emerging technologies to enhance the company’s technical capabilities and maintain a competitive edge.
• Design and implement solutions that optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Lead initiatives to continuously improve the development environment, tools, and processes to enhance productivity and quality.
• Implement and advocate for secure coding practices to safeguard sensitive data and ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Identify potential risks in development projects and propose effective mitigation strategies.
• Other duties as assigned by management, including contributing to organizational goals and adapting to changes productively.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering or a similar relevant field.
• 7 years of experience in a development role.
• Any technical certifications from Amazon, Atlassian, Google, Microsoft, or those relevant to the essential duties above are a plus.
• Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.

Foundation Finance Company (FFC), a Great Place to Work certified company since 2017, is a fast‑growing consumer finance company working with home improvement contractors across the U.S. to drive sales through flexible, customer‑focused financing options.

• Day‑one Health Benefits (medical, dental, vision, and flexible spending options like HSA or FSA accounts).
• 401(k) with company match enrollment on day‑one.
• Paid, Sick and Volunteer Time Off.
• Paid Parental Leave Options.
• Employer Paid Life and Disability.
• Wellbeing on Demand Program.
• Flexible Work Environment with a casual dress code.
• Employment status (full‑time or part‑time) may affect eligibility for certain benefits. Some benefits become available only after a specified period of employment. Please refer to the Benefits page for details.

Office environment with significant time spent sitting, typing and talking on the telephone.

Foundation Finance Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

If you reside in the state of Colorado, please review our benefits:
Foundation Finance Benefits. These benefits are designed to support our employees in their professional growth, health, and overall well‑being. Eligibility, coverage details, and enrollment processes will be provided during the onboarding process.

Foundation Finance Company LLC requires that remote employees must reside in one of the following states to be considered for any of our remote positions: AL, AR, AZ, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, and WI.