We are looking for an experienced Principal Software Engineer to design, develop, and optimize large-scale systems while ensuring high availability and performance. This role requires expertise in cloud-based platforms and distributed architectures, along with a commitment to secure coding practices and innovative problem-solving. Based in Bowie, Maryland, this position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge software solutions.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop and maintain large-scale, always-on data systems using Kotlin/Java, C#, and JavaScript.<br>• Design and implement distributed systems and high-availability architectures on cloud-based platforms.<br>• Utilize Infrastructure as Code to manage both managed and unmanaged services effectively.<br>• Optimize performance, conduct profiling, and execute tuning for complex systems to ensure efficiency.<br>• Build and maintain large data warehouse systems such as Snowflake or BigQuery.<br>• Implement DevOps practices, including the development and management of CI/CD pipelines.<br>• Ensure adherence to security best practices and secure coding standards across projects.<br>• Engineer software solutions capable of processing and managing extensive volumes of data.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand and adapt to new problem spaces.<br>• Communicate technical concepts effectively to diverse audiences, both in writing and verbally.