Principal Senior Software Engineer

At Technatomy, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customer’s success. We provide solutions to agencies and entities including the Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Defense, Defense Logistics Agency, National Institute of Health, and more. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community.

Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

If this sounds like an environment where you can thrive, keep reading!

The Principal Senior Software Engineer provides advanced technical leadership for the design, development, and integration of mission-critical software supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veteran Experience Services Eligibility and Enrollment (VESEE) 2.0 program. This role is responsible for delivering complex software solutions across legacy and modernized environments while ensuring high standards for code quality, performance, security, and architectural alignment. The Principal Senior Software Engineer guides technical direction, mentors engineers, and ensures engineering decisions support long-term platform sustainability and modernization objectives.

• Lead and execute complex software engineering efforts across the full development lifecycle.
• Review and interpret system requirements, interfaces, and technical specifications.
• Design and implement scalable, secure, and reliable software solutions.
• Develop programming specifications, design artifacts, test scripts, and technical documentation.
• Analyze existing systems to identify reuse opportunities, required enhancements, and modernization needs.
• Ensure consistent architectural patterns and integration approaches across legacy and modern platforms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product management, UX, systems engineering, and Dev Sec Ops  to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Define engineering standards, patterns, and best practices to guide development teams.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to software engineers.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements to tools, processes, and architectures.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the product development lifecycle.

• Minimum of six (6) years of experience delivering complex software solutions in enterprise environments.
• Proficiency in multiple programming languages such as Java, Python, and JavaScript/Type Script. Experience with modern frameworks including Spring Boot, React, and Next.js.
• Strong understanding of contemporary architectures such as microservices and event-driven systems.
• Hands‑on experience with containerization and streaming technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, and Kafka.
• Experience with relational and No
  
  SQL databases, including data modeling and performance optimization.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical initiatives and influence stakeholders.

• Experience working with Federal agencies, particularly the Department of Veterans Affairs.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform and Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform or Cloud Formation.
• Knowledge of federal security and privacy requirements, including FISMA, FedRAMP, and NIST standards.
• Experience integrating with enterprise identity, PKI, and multi‑factor authentication solutions.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

• Remote

As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

This position requires U.S. citizenship or Green Card.

This position is contingent upon contract award.

Technatomy Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Technatomy Corporation to afford equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.