Principal Engineer, Software

Job Summary

Recognized across the organization for functional expertise. Delivers technical expertise in design, development, coding, testing, and debugging new software or significant enhancements to existing software. Demonstrates broad knowledge of highly complex business processes and capabilities. Conducts highly complex business process analysis, needs assessments, and leads/participates in design sessions with Architects in order to align information technology solutions with business initiatives. Undertakes highly complex projects requiring additional specialized technical expertise in software design and testing.

• Design and implement secure, scalable, and resilient AWS cloud architectures, including VPCs, Subnets, Security Groups, IAM Roles, Route 53, Load Balancers, VPNs, and Certificates.
• Lead on-premises to cloud migration projects, ensuring seamless modernization, network optimization (Direct Connect/VPN), and minimal downtime.
• Integrate and manage Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions with Okta, implementing SSO, and fine‑grained access control across enterprise applications.
• Architect and implement payment gateway solutions within AWS environments, ensuring PCI‑DSS compliance, high availability, and fault‑tolerant transaction handling.
• Utilize AWS messaging and event‑driven services (SQS, SNS, Amazon MQ, Event Bridge) to build distributed, scalable, and decoupled systems.
• Develop automation and orchestration using Node.js, Python, AWS SDK, Cloud Formation, or Terraform to enforce Infrastructure as Code and accelerate deployments.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines (AWS Code Pipeline, Code Build, Jenkins, Git Hub Actions) to streamline development, testing, and deployment processes.
• Leverage AWS Bedrock and AI/ML services to design and integrate generative AI capabilities into enterprise workflows and digital transformation initiatives.
• Document and govern API integrations using OpenAPI/Swagger for consistency and interoperability across microservices and third‑party systems.
• Apply security best practices (encryption with KMS, Secrets Manager, IAM least‑privilege, firewall rules, Guard Duty, Cloud Trail) to maintain compliance and security posture.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex cloud integration issues using monitoring and observability tools (Cloud Watch, X‑Ray, Datadog).
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver enterprise‑grade integrations across SaaS applications, packaged apps, APIs, and legacy systems.

• Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree (accredited) in Computer Science, MIS, or similar area of study
• 10+ years of previous experience required (in addition to education requirement).
• Certifications
• AWS Certified Solution Architect, AWS AI Certification
• Knowledge,
  
  Skills and Abilities
• Strong expertise in AWS services including Cloud Formation.
• Hands‑on experience with Okta for identity and access management (SSO, MFA, provisioning).
• Experience leading on‑premises to cloud migrations for applications, data, and infrastructure.
• Knowledge of payment gateway integrations and PCI compliance best practices.
• Proficiency in Node.js, Python and automation using AWS SDKs or Infrastructure as Code tools.
• Familiarity with Dev Ops practices and CI/CD pipelines (AWS Code Pipeline, Jenkins, Git Hub Actions, Git Lab CI).
• Understanding of AI/ML services with AWS Bedrock and their enterprise use cases.
• Strong knowledge of networking and security: VPNs, firewalls, load balancers, SSL/TLS, certificates.
• Excellent problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills with monitoring tools (Cloud Watch, X‑Ray, Datadog).
• Experience with integrating and managing transactional emails using Send Grid API in a Node.js environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across engineering, security, and business teams.

• Repetitive Motions
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination
• Sitting
• Talking
• Hearing

Office:
This job primarily operates in a professional office environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, etc.

• Benefits At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

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