Principal Software Engineer at Prestige Staffing – New York | Jobyssey

Summary

Seeking a seasoned Principal Software Engineer to lead the modernization of our proprietary research and data collection applications. This role offers the opportunity to oversee a transition from monolithic systems to microservices architecture, adaptation of AI tooling, and to provide strategic leadership while remaining actively involved in hands-on development. The ideal candidate will possess a strong full stack background, experience in modern cloud environments, and a passion for integrating AI features into scalable, secure applications. Join a dynamic team dedicated to innovation, excellence, and making a tangible impact globally through investigative technology.

Requirements

7 to 10 years of full stack development experience with C#/.NET, JavaScript, React, and Python
3 to 5 years of leadership experience- either driving a teams technical direction or leading a team
Proven ability to design scalable, secure applications with cloud deployment (Azure preferred), containers, and DevOps practices
Hands-on experience integrating AI/machine learning into production systems
Strong leadership, mentoring, and code review skills
Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (advanced degree preferred)
Comfortable maintaining legacy C#/.NET systems while modernizing with newer stacks

Responsibilities

Lead the transition from monolithic architecture to microservices, guiding technical strategies and delivery
Architect, build, and maintain scalable, secure applications across the front end and back end
Support legacy systems while pioneering integration of modern JavaScript (React) and Python stacks
Implement secure APIs, data models, and reliable services following best SDLC and DevOps practices
Monitor system performance, reliability, and address production issues proactively
Mentor and review code for a small team of engineers, fostering best practices and technical growth
Define architectural approaches that balance scalability, cost, and security
Collaborate with product, design, and stakeholders to translate business needs into effective technical solutions
Lead initiatives to integrate AI features into applications, running proof-of-concept projects and sharing workflows to expand team capabilities

Compensation info:

For contract-to-hire an hourly rate of $100-115 hr/w-2;
for direct hire $200,000-225,000 annual salary

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