Principal Engineer

The TJX Companies, Inc.; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 143,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Associate discount

401(k) match

Medical/dental/vision

HSA

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The TJX Companies, Inc. in Marlborough, MA is seeking a Principal Engineer to provide technical leadership across a global application portfolio.

You will drive modern engineering practices, evolve mainframe capabilities, and partner with product and architecture teams to deliver scalable, secure business capabilities. You will mentor engineers, influence architectural standards, and help sustain production stability while improving efficiency, quality, and speed to value in a dynamic, inclusive

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software engineering experience with mainframe techs (COBOL, IMS, DB2, CICS, JCL).
• Proven ability to define technical strategy, lead cross-functional teams, and deliver complex outcomes.
• Experience designing, building, and supporting scalable, high-performance applications.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and influence across distributed teams.
• Familiarity with agile delivery methods and continuous improvement.
• Experience with incident and change management practices.

Responsibilities

• Set technical direction for the Strategic Growth portfolio and translate priorities into scalable, secure solutions.
• Lead evolution of mainframe engineering to improve efficiency, stability, and speed to value.
• Partner with product and cross-ART teams to design solutions delivering complex capabilities.
• Break down complex problems into clear steps with a focus on quality and security.
• Influence architecture decisions and engineering standards across teams.
• Mentor engineers, develop talent, and foster accountability and learning.
• Support production stability through incident, change, and problem-management practices.

Skills

Mainframe expertise

COBOL

IMS

DB2

CICS

JCL

Leadership

Agile delivery

Mentoring

Incident management

Tools

JCL

CICS

DB2

IMS

Job description

TJX Companies

At TJX Companies, every day brings new opportunities for growth, exploration, and achievement. You’ll be part of our vibrant team that embraces diversity, fosters collaboration, and prioritizes your development. Whether you’re working in our four global Home Offices, Distribution Centers or Retail Stores—TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Homegoods, Homesense, Sierra, Winners, and TK Maxx, you’ll find abundant opportunities to learn, thrive, and make an impact. Come join our TJX family—a Fortune 100 company and the world’s leading off-price retailer.

Job Description

Principal Engineer

Role Overview

Provide technical leadership for a global application portfolio that supports business growth and operational efficiency across TJX. Drive modern engineering practices, strengthen delivery effectiveness, and evolve mainframe capabilities to meet changing business needs.

What You Will Discover

• An inclusive culture with opportunities for career growth


• A global IT organization that collaborates across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia


• A challenging, collaborative, and team-based environment


• Learn more about our global organization: TJX Careers

What You Will Do

• Set technical direction for the Strategic Growth application portfolio and translate business priorities into scalable, secure, and resilient solutions.


• Lead the evolution of mainframe engineering and delivery practices to improve efficiency, stability, quality, and speed to value.


• Partner with product, architecture, and cross-ART teams to design solutions and deliver complex business capabilities.


• Break down complex problems into clear, actionable steps while maintaining a strong focus on product quality, security, and operational excellence.


• Influence architecture decisions and engineering standards across teams, balancing near‑term delivery needs with long‑term platform health.


• Mentor engineers, develop technical talent, and foster a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and improvement.


• Support production stability through sound incident, change, and problem‑management practices.

What You Will Bring

The ideal candidate combines deep mainframe expertise, strategic technical leadership, and a passion for delivering business value through technology. Success in this role requires the ability to influence across disciplines, develop engineering talent, and improve customer and business outcomes.

Minimum Qualifications

• 10+ years of software engineering experience in a relevant technical domain, including substantial experience with mainframe technologies such as COBOL, IMS, DB2, CICS, and JCL.


• Demonstrated success defining technical strategy, leading technical direction, influencing cross-functional teams, and delivering complex business or platform outcomes.


• Proven experience designing, building, and supporting scalable, high‑performance applications.


• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, mentor, and influence geographically distributed engineering teams.


• Experience setting clear expectations, fostering accountability, and supporting the growth of engineers at multiple levels.


• Strong knowledge of agile delivery methods and a demonstrated agile mindset.


• Commitment to continuous improvement and learning.


• Experience with incident and change management principles and best practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to and experience with mainframe modernization practices.


• Knowledge of and experience with DevSecOps practices.


• SAFe Agile certification.


• Experience working across a diverse application portfolio.

Benefits include Associate discount; 401(k) match; medical/dental/vision; HSA; health care FSA; life insurance; short/long‑term disability; paid holidays/vacation /sick/bereavement/parental leave; EAP; incentive programs for management; auto/home insurance discounts; tuition reimbursement; scholarship program; adoption/surrogacy assistance; smoking cessation; child care/cell phone discounts; pet/legal insurance; credit union; referral bonuses. All benefits are subject to applicable plan or program terms (including eligibility terms) and may change from time to time. Contact your TJX representative for more information.

In addition to our open door policy and supportive work environment, we also strive to provide a competitive salary and benefits package. TJX considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status, or based on any individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. TJX also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.

Address

300 Value Way

Location:

USA Home Office Marlborough MA 300 Value Way

This position has a starting salary range of $142,500.00 to $185,300.00 per year. Actual starting pay is determined by a number of factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience. This position is eligible for an annual incentive as well as long‑term incentives.