Principal Engineer (Remote)

ZipRecruiter; West Virginia; Remote; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global data and technology company is seeking an experienced software engineer with 8+ years in the field, specifically in architecture roles. Candidates should have a strong background in mobile and web platform development, microservices, and AI integration. This remote position offers a competitive compensation package, flexible work options, and extensive benefits. Join a culture that values authenticity and collaboration.

Benefits

Great compensation package

Core benefits including medical, dental, vision, and matching 401K

Flexible work environment

Flexible time off including volunteer time off and paid holidays

Qualifications

• 8+ years in software engineering, with 5+ in architecture or principal roles.
• Experience with mobile (iOS/Swift, Android/Kotlin) and web (React, Angular) platforms.
• Expertise in microservices, GraphQL, API-first design, and AWS systems.

Responsibilities

• Guide the architecture vision for D2C platforms with a mobile-first and AI mindset.
• Define roadmaps with emphasis on scalability, maintainability, and rapid experimentation.
• Mentor tech leads across multiple pods.

Skills

Software engineering

Architecture

Mobile development (iOS/Swift, Android/Kotlin)

Web development (React, Angular)

Microservices

GraphQL

API design

AWS

AI integration

Job description

Overview

Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We help to redefine lending practices, uncover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, create marketing solutions, and gain deeper insights into the automotive market, all using our unique combination of data, analytics and software. We also assist millions of people to realize their financial goals and help them save time and money.

We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agribusiness, insurance, and many more industry segments. We invest in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data. As a FTSE 100 Index company listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN), we have a team of 22,500 people across 32 countries. Our corporate headquarters are in Dublin, Ireland. Learn more at experianplc.com.

Architecture Leadership

• Guide the architecture vision for a sub-domain of D2C platforms with a mobile-first and AI- mindset.
• Define roadmaps across mobile and web with emphasis on scalability, maintainability, and rapid experimentation.
• Champion modern patterns including micro frontends, server-driven UI (SDUI), BFF, and serverless systems.
• Apply enterprise architecture principles and standards while balancing near-term delivery and long-term platform goals.
• Build for leverage by creating reusable frameworks, automation, and internal tooling to accelerate teams.
• Integrate AI into every layer of architecture to support thoughtful, agentic system design.

Platform and Technical Leadership

• Work with tech leads and product leads within your domain with the goal of improving the platforms and simplifying product development.
• Shape cohesive end-to-end architecture spanning APIs, services, and frontends.
• Guide strategic areas such as content delivery, personalization, and A/B testing.
• Support agent-based automation and apply MCP to enable scalable AI workflows.
• Ensure security, observability, and operational excellence across systems in your domain.

Collaboration and Influence

• Be a technical partner across product, data, cybersecurity, and platform teams.
• Mentor tech leads across multiple pods within your domain.
• Promote adoption of tools like GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude, and LLM-integrated workflows.
• Advance system-level thinking and reusability through shared scaffolds and frameworks.

Innovation and Organizational Impact

• Promote the Exponential Engineer Initiative within your domain to grow AI-first engineering through reusable agents, automation, and internal platforms.
• Promote agent-based design, prompt abstraction, and developer enablement across teams.
• Evaluate and apply latest technologies to improve engineering and results.
• Promote the Product Operating Model, experimentation, discovery, and rapid development.

Qualifications

Your background:

• 8+ years in software engineering, with 5+ in architecture or principal roles.
• Experience with mobile (iOS/Swift, Android/Kotlin) and web (React, Angular) platforms.
• Expertise in microservices, GraphQL, API-first design, and AWS- systems.
• Familiarity with SDUI, distributed systems, and resilient architecture.
• Experience with AI agent design, LLM orchestration (such as MCP), and integration of AI tools into developer workflows.
• Experience in developer enablement, automation platforms, or engineering transformation initiatives and product operating model.

Additional Information

Benefits/Perks:

• Great compensation package and bonus plan
• Core benefits including medical, dental, vision, and matching 401K
• Flexible work environment, ability to work remote, hybrid or in-office
• Flexible time off including volunteer time off, vacation, sick and 12-paid holidays
• Explore all our exciting benefits here: https://yourexperianbenefits.com/cand-index.html

At Experian, our people and culture set us apart. We\'re deeply committed to creating an environment where everyone feels they belong and can excel. From authenticity to work/life balance, development, wellness, collaboration, and recognition, we focus on what truly matters. Our people-first approach has earned us global recognition: World\'s Best Workplaces 2024 (Fortune Top 25), Great Place To Work 2025 in 26 countries, and Glassdoor Best Places to Work 2024, among others.

Want to see what life at Experian is really like? Explore Experian Life on social or visit our careers site.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets. The base pay range for this position is listed above. Within this range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors such as job-related skills, experience, and education. You will be also eligible for a variable pay opportunity.

Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer for all groups protected under applicable federal, state and local law, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Innovation is an important part of Experian\'s DNA and practices, and our inclusive workforce allows everyone to succeed and bring their whole self to work. If you have a or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.

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