Principal Software Engineer
First seen by Alion on Sep 4, 2026.
The Role :
We are seeking a talented and motivated Principal Software Engineer I to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in software development, a passion for solving complex problems, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. As the Principal Software Engineer I, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software solutions that meet the needs of our clients and stakeholders. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects and contribute to innovative technology solutions.
The Responsibilities :
- Guides the technical strategy for large-scale initiatives or entire product lines.
- Acts as a thought leader and mentor for all technical staff, shaping the technical vision and direction of the organization, and fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
- Contributes significantly to the company's technical leadership, influencing key technical decisions, and driving initiatives to improve software development processes and methodologies across the organization.
- Represents the organization at industry conferences, forums, or events, sharing expertise and contributing to the advancement of software engineering practices.
- Demonstrates exceptional communication, leadership, and collaboration skills, enabling effective alignment and decision-making across multiple teams, departments, and stakeholders.
- Stays at the forefront of industry trends, emerging technologies, and their potential impact on the organization's technical strategy and competitive position.
Additional Position Information :
- Remote India Opportunity
- Core Hours: 2 PM - 11 PM (IST)
- Core Days Worked: Monday - Friday
The Desired Attributes :
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- 10+ years of professional software development disciplines and deep technical skills
- 1+ year in Principal Software Engineering role
- Strong expertise in service-oriented architecture and event driven architecture
- Strong expertise in Ruby on Rails
- Proficient in using Javascript frameworks.
- Strong expertise in developing cloud infrastructure applications
- Strong leadership and mentorship skills
- Experience with NATS.IO, Jetstream, or Kafka preferred
- Experience with Golang preferred
The Benefits:
- Competitive Salary
- Exceptional Benefits:
1. Professional development
2. Remote and hybrid first organization
3. Great working environment with a team of exceptional people
Skills
Backend Architecture, SOA, Cloud, Distributed Systems, System Design, Ruby Programming, Ruby on Rails, Javascript, Golang