Senior Principal Software Engineer

Job Title: Senior Principal Software Engineer

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Senior Principal Software Engineer with our client located in Louisville, CO.

Job Responsibilities:

• You will design, develop, and test software applications for space systems and technologies while writing clean, maintainable code that adheres to best practices and coding standards.
• You will architect and implement complex software systems to meet project requirements and collaborate with team members to understand project needs, contributing to the development of effective software solutions.
• Utilizing version control systems such as Git, you will manage code changes and work collaboratively with team members.
• You will participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to development standards, troubleshoot and resolve software-related issues in a timely manner, and document software configurations, processes, and procedures for future reference.
• Staying current with industry trends and advancements in software development and space technologies will be essential.
• Additionally, you will lead a team of engineers, providing technical leadership, mentorship, and support to foster collaboration and growth within the team.
• You will make high-level design decisions that significantly impact program cost, schedule, and technical performance, drive the strategic direction of the software engineering team, and demonstrate project leadership, strong problem-solving skills, and effective communication with non-technical stakeholders.
• Furthermore, you will architect and oversee the technical aspects of large-scale projects, innovate, and make strategic decisions regarding the adoption of new technologies and methodologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Job Qualifications:

• Requires bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree or master's +13 yrs experience).
• Typically, 15+ years of related experience.
• Extensive expertise in multiple programming languages and software development principles.
• Ability to design, architect, and implement complex software systems.
• Strong leadership skills to lead a team of engineers.
• Ability to make high-level design decisions.
• Ability to drive the strategic direction of the software engineering team.
• Demonstrated project leadership, strong problem-solving skills, and effective communication with non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to architect and oversee the technical aspects of large-scale projects, innovate, and make decisions on the adoption of new technologies and methodologies.
• Experience with different software development methodologies such as Agile and Scrum/Kanban.

Nice To Have:

• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Extensive experience with kernel-level programming and system optimization.
• Mastery in programming languages (Python, C++) and their ecosystems.
• Expertise in scripting languages (Bash, PowerShell, Perl) and automation tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef, Terraform).
• Proven experience with Agile or Scrum methodologies and tools (JIRA, Confluence, Jenkins).
• Exceptional analytical skills, performance profiling, memory management, and debugging.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with proficiency in collaborative tools (GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket).
• Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale software projects from inception to completion.
• Strong strategic thinking and decision-making skills.
• Advanced knowledge of database management systems (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
• Extensive experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and cloud-native development.
• Proficiency with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
• In-depth understanding of network protocols, security principles, and secure coding practices.
• Ability to write and maintain comprehensive technical documentation.
• Extensive experience with CI/CD pipelines and advanced automated testing frameworks.
• Proven track record of mentoring and guiding junior engineers, providing technical leadership.
• Experience with continuous integration and automated test.
• Knowledge of and experience implementing Software Design Patterns.
• Familiarity with SysML/UML to create software designs.
• Experience utilizing and setting up static analysis tools.

Job Details:

• Job Type: Contract
• Pay rate: Market Rate
• Location: Louisville, CO.
• Required US Citizenship: May be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the appropriate level.

Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO) and an administered 401k plan.

About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.