Principal Software Engineer

Title: Principal Software Engineer


Client: PENSKE LOGISTICS


Location: Reading, Pennsylvania (Hybrid)


Duration: 6+ Months


Visa: USC/GC (Genuine)


Interview Mode: Face to Face/In person


Rate : $70/hr on c2c


Note: Need Local or nearby candidate.


Sentence for J/O Sheet: Hybrid/C2H | 2 Days Onsite | Principal Software Engineer | Java | Spring Boot | Angular | SQL | REST APIs | Oracle | Azure Cloud | Hybrid Cloud | Kubernetes/OpenShift | Enterprise Architecture | Platform Modernization | Technical Leadership | Hands-on Development


Why the Need: New Principal-level engineering leadership position responsible for enterprise architecture, cloud modernization, and leading large-scale engineering initiatives.


This individual will play a key role in defining application architecture, leading complex engineering initiatives, and delivering scalable cloud-based solutions while remaining hands-on with software development.


Responsibilities
• Lead the architecture, design, and development of enterprise software applications.
• Design and develop scalable solutions using Java, Spring Boot, Angular, SQL, REST APIs, and Oracle.
• Drive cloud modernization initiatives within Azure and hybrid cloud environments.
• Partner with architects, database teams, and business stakeholders to deliver integrated technical solutions.
• Establish engineering best practices, application standards, and architectural patterns.
• Lead technical design discussions, code reviews, and solution implementation.
• Mentor and develop software engineers while promoting engineering excellence.
• Identify technical risks and implement scalable, long-term solutions.
• Translate business requirements into well-designed technical solutions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on performance, automation, and platform scalability.


Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of enterprise software engineering experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with Java, Spring Boot, Angular, SQL, RESTful APIs, and Oracle.
• Experience designing and developing large-scale enterprise applications.
• Experience with Azure cloud technologies and hybrid cloud environments.
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Kubernetes or OpenShift.
• Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and modern development methodologies.
• Proven experience leading technical initiatives and mentoring engineering teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with Azure B2C, Azure SignalR, Azure AI, or Azure AI Foundry.
• Experience leading cloud migration or platform modernization initiatives.
• Experience with event-driven architecture and enterprise integration.
• Exposure to AI-enabled software solutions and modern cloud-native architectures.