Principal Software Engineer

Principal Software Engineer

Total Talent Solutions is now hiring for a Principal Software Engineer in Round Rock, TX. Pay rate is $80.00 per hour. This opportunity offers the chance to contribute to a growing team, develop your experience, and build a rewarding career in a professional work environment. If your skills and experience are a good match for this role, please apply today.

Education Requirements: Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field preferred. Equivalent combination of education, technical training, and hands-on experience will be considered.

Experience Requirements: 3+ years of experience supporting enterprise infrastructure, platform operations, or distributed systems. Hands-on experience administering and troubleshooting Redis or other distributed caching technologies. Experience with system monitoring, incident management, root cause analysis, patching, upgrades, and capacity planning. Knowledge of Linux, networking fundamentals, and high-availability environments.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience with automation and scripting using tools such as Python, PowerShell, Bash, Ansible, or similar technologies. Familiarity with cloud platforms, containerized environments, and enterprise-scale infrastructure. Strong understanding of performance tuning, scalability, and reliability best practices. Ability to collaborate effectively with engineering, application, and infrastructure teams.

Physical Capabilities: Ability to remain seated and work at a computer for extended periods. Must be able to communicate effectively with internal teams and stakeholders. Ability to occasionally lift and carry equipment up to 25 pounds. Capability to respond to critical incidents and support operational needs as required.

Job Duties: Manage the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and reliability of enterprise caching platforms, including Redis and distributed caching technologies. Monitor platform performance, availability, and health across diverse infrastructure environments. Perform planned maintenance activities, including patching, upgrades, configuration changes, and capacity adjustments. Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve system incidents while driving root cause analysis and preventive solutions. Develop and enhance automation frameworks to improve operational efficiency, reduce manual effort, and increase service consistency. Partner with engineering, application, and infrastructure teams to optimize platform performance, scalability, and uptime. Support enterprise initiatives focused on system reliability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

Benefits: Competitive weekly pay. Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage. Life Insurance and Disability Insurance for added peace of mind. Optional 401(k) Plan to help you prepare for the future. Opportunities for growth through a variety of assignments with leading employers.

About Us: At Staffmark, we connect hardworking people with great companies, creating opportunities that make a lasting impact. Staffmark is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Staffmark offers reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities; contact your local branch for inquiries. Staffmark is an E-Verify employer.