Principal Software Development Engineer
The Association of Technology, Management and Applied Engineering, Boston, MA, United States
Position Summary
We are seeking a highly experienced
Principal / Director-level Full-Stack Software Development Engineer
to join our Digital Caremark organization and lead the architecture, design, and delivery of next-generation digital solutions. This role spans AI-enabled applications, scalable digital platforms, and enterprise integrations that power critical healthcare and pharmacy experiences.
This is a senior technical leadership role for a hands-on engineer who can operate across the full stack—from intuitive front-end applications to resilient backend services—while setting architectural direction, influencing engineering standards, and mentoring teams.
The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise, platform thinking, and strong collaboration skills to build secure, scalable, API-first solutions in a highly regulated environment.
Required Qualifications
12+ years of software engineering experience
5+ years in senior/principal/architect roles
Strong full-stack development experience
Proven experience designing distributed systems at scale
Expertise in API-first and microservices architectures
Hands‑on experience integrating AI/GenAI capabilities
Experience building cloud-native applications
Strong system design and problem‑solving skills
Excellent communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills
Architecture & System Design
Define and drive architecture for large‑scale distributed systems and digital platforms
Lead design reviews and set architecture standards and best practices
Champion API-first, microservices, and event‑driven architecture patterns
Ensure systems meet scalability, reliability, security, and compliance requirements
Balance performance, cost, and speed in technical decision‑making
Full‑Stack Engineering
Design and develop end‑to‑end solutions across UI, backend, and data layers
Build modern web applications using React, Angular, or similar frameworks
Develop scalable services and APIs using Java, Go, Node.js, or Python
Optimize performance, resiliency, and security across the stack
AI & Intelligent Solutions
Integrate AI/ML and Generative AI capabilities into digital experiences
Work with LLM APIs, prompt orchestration, and AI service frameworks
Partner with data and ML teams to productionize models
Implement responsible AI practices, governance, and monitoring
Platform Engineering
Build and evolve shared platforms, SDKs, and reusable services
Drive platform standardization and developer experience improvements
Design for multi‑tenant, high‑availability, and enterprise scale
Enhance CI/CD pipelines and automation
Integrations
Lead enterprise integrations using APIs, messaging, and event streaming
Design secure B2B and internal system integrations
Ensure observability, resilience, and fault tolerance
Support both real‑time and batch integration patterns
Technical Leadership
Act as a technical advisor to engineering and product leadership
Influence cross‑team technical direction and strategy
Establish and promote engineering best practices
Mentor and coach engineers across levels
Preferred Qualifications
Experience building enterprise healthcare or regulated‑industry platforms
Familiarity with healthcare data, privacy, and compliance requirements
Exposure to MLOps and AI lifecycle management
Experience with identity, security, and privacy architectures
Track record of influencing architecture across large organizations
Experience contributing to platform or developer ecosystem strategies
Technical Stack
Backend:
Java (Spring Boot), Go (Golang), Node.js, Python
Frontend:
React, Angular, TypeScript, Modern UI frameworks
API & Integration:
REST, GraphQL, gRPC, Event‑driven architecture, Kafka or similar messaging systems
Cloud & DevOps:
AWS, Azure, or GCP; Kubernetes and Docker; CI/CD pipelines; Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or similar); Observability tools (Datadog, Prometheus, Grafana)
Data:
SQL and NoSQL databases; Caching (Redis or similar); Streaming/event platforms
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field required
Master’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline preferred
Equivalent practical experience will also be considered
Pay Range
$144,200.00 – $288,400.00
Benefits
This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid time off; retirement savings options; wellness programs; and other resources.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
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We are seeking a highly experienced
Principal / Director-level Full-Stack Software Development Engineer
to join our Digital Caremark organization and lead the architecture, design, and delivery of next-generation digital solutions. This role spans AI-enabled applications, scalable digital platforms, and enterprise integrations that power critical healthcare and pharmacy experiences.
This is a senior technical leadership role for a hands-on engineer who can operate across the full stack—from intuitive front-end applications to resilient backend services—while setting architectural direction, influencing engineering standards, and mentoring teams.
The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise, platform thinking, and strong collaboration skills to build secure, scalable, API-first solutions in a highly regulated environment.
Required Qualifications
12+ years of software engineering experience
5+ years in senior/principal/architect roles
Strong full-stack development experience
Proven experience designing distributed systems at scale
Expertise in API-first and microservices architectures
Hands‑on experience integrating AI/GenAI capabilities
Experience building cloud-native applications
Strong system design and problem‑solving skills
Excellent communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills
Architecture & System Design
Define and drive architecture for large‑scale distributed systems and digital platforms
Lead design reviews and set architecture standards and best practices
Champion API-first, microservices, and event‑driven architecture patterns
Ensure systems meet scalability, reliability, security, and compliance requirements
Balance performance, cost, and speed in technical decision‑making
Full‑Stack Engineering
Design and develop end‑to‑end solutions across UI, backend, and data layers
Build modern web applications using React, Angular, or similar frameworks
Develop scalable services and APIs using Java, Go, Node.js, or Python
Optimize performance, resiliency, and security across the stack
AI & Intelligent Solutions
Integrate AI/ML and Generative AI capabilities into digital experiences
Work with LLM APIs, prompt orchestration, and AI service frameworks
Partner with data and ML teams to productionize models
Implement responsible AI practices, governance, and monitoring
Platform Engineering
Build and evolve shared platforms, SDKs, and reusable services
Drive platform standardization and developer experience improvements
Design for multi‑tenant, high‑availability, and enterprise scale
Enhance CI/CD pipelines and automation
Integrations
Lead enterprise integrations using APIs, messaging, and event streaming
Design secure B2B and internal system integrations
Ensure observability, resilience, and fault tolerance
Support both real‑time and batch integration patterns
Technical Leadership
Act as a technical advisor to engineering and product leadership
Influence cross‑team technical direction and strategy
Establish and promote engineering best practices
Mentor and coach engineers across levels
Preferred Qualifications
Experience building enterprise healthcare or regulated‑industry platforms
Familiarity with healthcare data, privacy, and compliance requirements
Exposure to MLOps and AI lifecycle management
Experience with identity, security, and privacy architectures
Track record of influencing architecture across large organizations
Experience contributing to platform or developer ecosystem strategies
Technical Stack
Backend:
Java (Spring Boot), Go (Golang), Node.js, Python
Frontend:
React, Angular, TypeScript, Modern UI frameworks
API & Integration:
REST, GraphQL, gRPC, Event‑driven architecture, Kafka or similar messaging systems
Cloud & DevOps:
AWS, Azure, or GCP; Kubernetes and Docker; CI/CD pipelines; Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or similar); Observability tools (Datadog, Prometheus, Grafana)
Data:
SQL and NoSQL databases; Caching (Redis or similar); Streaming/event platforms
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field required
Master’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline preferred
Equivalent practical experience will also be considered
Pay Range
$144,200.00 – $288,400.00
Benefits
This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid time off; retirement savings options; wellness programs; and other resources.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
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