Principal Software Engineer

Principal Software Engineer needed for a contract opportunity with SOC’s client to work onsite on a hybrid basis in St. Louis, MO.

• Perform system level integration with multiple vendors and software components
• Apply fundamental knowledge of software engineering principles and core concepts (e.g., data structures, algorithms, computer architecture, operating systems, and databases) to create software solutions that meet project-based needs
• Apply core computer science concepts in the development, testing, and documentation of software units
• Participates in code reviews with the systems engineers, software architects, and other technical staff
• Develop, document and support testing of products, systems, or subsystems
• Work on Static Code analysis tools, triaging and mitigating the results
• Communicate with users, other technical teams, and senior management to collect requirements, describe software product features, technical designs, and product strategy
• Ability to complete a technical project independently and manage other engineers
• Specify and evaluate supplier subsystems and services
• Document component and subsystem specifications
• Provide budget, cost, and schedule input for design assignments
• Support, communicate, reinforce, and defend the mission, values, and culture of the organization
• Attend appropriate engineering, customer, or business meetings
• Mentor and coach less-experienced engineers
• Communicate clearly (written and oral) with manufacturing, supply chain, program management, and the customer as required

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field
• 8+ years of industry experience in delivering high-quality, innovative applications and programming experience in C
• Proven Computer Science fundamentals in embedded development, algorithm design, problem solving, and complexity analysis
• Experience influencing software engineering best practices within the team
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to work well in a team environment as well as independently with little day-to-day guidance

• Experience with running Application Security and Development practices
• Experience taking a leading role in building complex software systems that have been successfully delivered to customers
• Knowledge of professional software engineering practices & best practices for the full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations
• Basic knowledge of network communications and cybersecurity practices

• The following requirements must be met to be eligible for this position: successful completion of a background investigation and drug urinalysis.

SOC, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability.