Principal Engineer-Software Development

When you join VerizonYou want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely — even if they’re daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. We do what we love — driving innovation, creativity, and impact in the world. Our V Team is a community of people who anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together — lifting our communities and building trust in how we show up, everywhere & always. Want in? Join the #VTeamLife.What you’ll be doing...In the role of Principal Engineer of Software Development, you will provide technical leadership for the design and implementation of complex, scalable software solutions primarily using Java Spring Boot and React. You will mentor technical teams and develop high-quality, robust applications that meet critical business needs within our evolving Customer Experience Platform (CXP) and FiOS Order management platform. You will leverage your full-stack expertise to build robust and scalable solutions while actively participating in the Agile development process.Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:Leading the design and development of large-scale, distributed systems.Implementing high-quality software solutions using Java and Spring Boot.Working with API management platforms, Apigee, to design, develop, and secure APIs.Utilizing Kibana for monitoring, analyzing, and visualizing application logs and performance metrics.Managing and collaborating on code using GIT version control.Providing technical guidance to the team, establishing best practices, coding standards, and development processes Implementing robust build and deployment automation (CI/CD) practices. Partnering with enterprise architects, product managers, and business stakeholders and translate complex requirements into technical designs.Identifying and addressing performance bottlenecks to optimize application speed and scalability.Demonstrating strong problem-solving skills to troubleshoot and resolve technical challenges.What we’re looking for…You’ll need to have:Bachelor's degree or four or more years of work experience.Six or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through one or a combination of work and/or military experience, or specialized training.Experience with Java and the Spring Boot framework, including deep knowledge of its ecosystem.Experience with JavaScript/TypeScript and the React framework and related tooling.Knowledge of software architecture principles, design patterns, microservices, and RESTful API design.Even better if you have one or more of the following:Experience with software development with a significant focus on backend and frontend technologies.Experience with designing, and implementing complex, scalable, and high-performance web applications and distributed systems.Knowledge of API Gateways, security gateways, and modern authentication/authorization patterns.Experience mentoring technical teams.Experience working in an Agile development environment.Experience with CI/CD tools and practices (e.g., Jenkins).Excellent problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.Experience with FiOS domain and order managerExperience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure), including containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).Experience with messaging/streaming platforms (e.g., Kafka, SQS, Kinesis, RabbitMQ).Experience with caching technologies (e.g., Redis).Knowledge of web security principles and best practices.If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every “even better” qualification listed above.If you believe this job posting is missing information required by the Virginia wage or salary range transparency law, please report it via View email address on click.appcast.io you’ll be workingIn this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes working from home and a minimum of three days per week in the office, which will be set by your manager. Employees are responsible for maintaining compliance with hybrid work policies.Scheduled Weekly Hours40Equal Employment OpportunityVerizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristics.Benefits and CompensationOur benefits are designed to help you move forward in your career, and in areas of your life outside of Verizon. From health and wellness benefit options including: medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, AD&D insurance, identity theft protection, pet insurance and group home & auto insurance. We also offer a matched 401(k) savings plan, up to 8 company paid holidays per year and up to 6 personal days per year, paid parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition assistance, plus other incentives, we’ve got you covered with our award-winning total rewards package. Depending on the role, employees have the opportunity to receive compensation in the form of premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, allowances, etc. Newly hired employees receive up to 15 days of vacation per year, which grows with additional service. For part-timers, your coverage will vary as you may be eligible for some of these benefits depending on your individual circumstances.The salary will vary depending on your location and confirmed job-related skills and experience. This is an incentive based position with the potential to earn more. For part-time roles, your compensation will be adjusted to reflect your hours.The annual salary range for the location(s) listed on this job requisition based on a full-time schedule is: $120,500.00 - $231,000.00.SummaryLocation: Irving, Texas; Alpharetta, Georgia; Ashburn, Virginia; Temple Terrace, Florida; Basking Ridge, New JerseyType: Full time