Principal Software Engineer/Developer

Job overview

The Principal Software Engineer/Developer role is listed in Fairfax, VA. Compensation is $130,158–$180,000 per year. The position is with Pyramid Systems Inc and requires U.S. citizenship. The role leads enterprise architecture and cloud modernization strategy while remaining hands-on in software design and development. It guides secure, scalable Azure solutions, establishes architecture standards, mentors technical teams, and aligns technology decisions with organizational and client objectives.

What you'll do

• Define enterprise architecture strategy and technology roadmaps
• establish architecture standards and governance
• advise leadership on technology, risks, and investments
• architect Azure and hybrid or multi-cloud solutions
• lead cloud adoption and modernization
• contribute to .NET application design, coding, reviews, and prototyping
• develop infrastructure as code with Terraform and Azure Bicep
• guide microservices, API-first, event-driven, DevSecOps, and secure-by-design practices
• and lead cross-functional technical work and customer communication.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

principal software engineer/developer

fairfax va

pyramid systems inc

full-time

azure

cloud architecture

.net

application modernization

terraform

azure bicep

devsecops

enterprise architecture

$130,158–$180,000

u.s. citizenship required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires U.S. citizenship, 12–15 years of progressive experience, and substantial cloud, application modernization, and .NET development experience. Azure and security-related certifications are preferred or optional as described in the posting.

About the employer

Pyramid Systems Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Computer Systems Design Services. Sector: 54.