Job Url: https://www.glassdoor.com/Job/united-states-software-engineer-jobs-SRCH_IL.0,13_IN1_KO14,31.htm?remoteWorkType=1 Job Description: Principal Software Engineer/Architect - Remote Schedule Apply on employer site Remote Apply on employer site Your qualifications for this job Do you have any of these qualifications? Computer science SQL Software architecture HTML Show more Overview: We are looking for a highly experienced and skilled Principal Software Engineer to lead and drive the design, architecture, and implementation of complex software systems. This role requires expertise in software engineering, leadership skills, and the ability to influence the direction of projects and technical strategies. As a Principal Software Engineer, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, provide technical mentorship, and contribute to the development of high-quality, scalable, and maintainable solutions. Responsibilities: Architectural Influence Lead the design and architecture of complex software systems, ensuring scalability, performance, and maintainability. Make high-stakes decisions about software architecture and technologies to optimize for long-term scalability, flexibility, and performance. Create technical roadmaps and make high-level design decisions for projects and features. Choose appropriate technology stacks and frameworks for projects, considering long-term maintainability and innovation. Provide input and influence the overall technical direction of the company, driving innovations, and introducing new technologies or practices. Technical Leadership Engage with senior management and other teams to influence key decisions about product direction and technical priorities. Mentor and guide other engineers, helping to elevate their technical skills and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Lead by example, taking ownership of critical system components, and ensuring that designs are implemented effectively. Act as a go-to technical expert for resolving challenging technical issues and roadblocks. Collaborate with engineering teams to break down complex features into manageable tasks and ensure successful delivery. Drive innovation by proposing new ideas, tools, or approaches to solve engineering challenges. Product Delivery Work closely with business partners, customers, vendors and other teams to understand requirements and deliver technical solutions that meet business needs. Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code. Conduct code reviews to ensure high-quality standards are maintained. Address complex technical challenges by analyzing issues and providing practical, scalable solutions. Contribute to improving engineering processes, including continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD), testing, and deployment practices. Maintain clear, detailed documentation for system design, architecture, and codebase for internal and external stakeholders. Qualifications: A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience). 10+ years of experience in software engineering with a proven track record of building and deploying large-scale systems 8+ years of experience leading complex, large-scale technology transformations Expertise in software architecture and design patterns Experience with cloud platforms and containerization Deep understanding of databases (SQL and NoSQL), data structures and data architecture Cloud and/or Developer certifications, a plus Requirements: We are looking for a technical thought leader who has: Strong leadership skills with experience mentoring and guiding engineers Ability to make decisions that influence the team and organization Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a strong ability to think critically and offer scalable solutions Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact with both technical and non-technical stakeholders Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines without compromising business value Proficiency in the following: Designing solutions leveraging AWS and/or Azure cloud platforms and services Applying principles of design-driven development, object-oriented development and test-driven development, knowing when to leverage each Principles behind Service Oriented Architecture HTML5/CSS3 JavaScript/jQuery AJAX WebAPI/REST or SOAP Working with relational databases; Microsoft SQL Server preferred Development using either: Microsoft Visual Studio and the .NET Framework (C#, WCF, ASP.Net, Web API, MVC 3.0+, etc.)) Python and the Django Framework Version Control (Git, Subversion) Docker Containers and container management Object/relational mapping tools such as NHibernate or Entity Framework Message queues and brokers Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time Company Overview: CPI Card Group® is a payment technology company and leading provider of credit, debit and prepaid solutions delivered physically, digitally and on-demand. CPI helps our customers foster connections and build their brands through innovative and reliable solutions, including financial payment cards, personalization and fulfillment, and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) instant issuance. Learn more at www.cpicardgroup.com. Benefits: Competitive pay rates and an inclusive, empowering and rewarding culture. Solid benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, FSA, HSA, Vacation and Holiday Pay, Tuition Reimbursement and 401(k) with a competitive company match percentage. CPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. A complete background including drug screen is contingent upon hire. Show more Related community posts See what other Principal Software Engineer/Architect - Remote Schedule are saying Interview Tips 486K members Salary Negotiations 519K members Explore more Bowls Company overview Size 1001 to 5000 Employees Founded 1995 Type Company - Public Industry Financial Transaction Processing Sector Financial Services Revenue $100 to $500 million (USD) CPI Card Group ratings 3.8 70 % Recommend to a friend 100 % Approve of CEO John Lowe 15 Ratings Career Opportunities 3.5 Comp & Benefits 3.8 Culture & Values 3.7 Senior Management 3.6 Work/Life Balance 3.7 CPI Card Group reviews by software engineer Pros "Good people Easy job decent benefits decent pay" (in 1 review) Cons "No training on testing tools." (in 1 review) "High pressure with deadlines that have no regard for employees need to learn the system before they can test it." (in 1 review) CPI Card Group benefits