Principal Software Architect — Remote/Hybrid & Cloud Leader

Aflac

Columbus (GA)

Hybrid

USD 123,000 - 170,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Aflac Columbus in Columbus, GA is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead software development from conception to deployment. You will define architectural guidelines, mentor teams, and collaborate with stakeholders to align solutions with business goals.

The role requires deep experience in modern programming languages, cloud development, Scrum, DevOps and Test-Driven Development, plus strong leadership and strategic planning skills.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field.
6+ years of programming experience.
Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

Define architectural guidelines and best practices.
Lead software development initiatives from conception to deployment.
Collaborate with stakeholders to align software solutions with business objectives.
Introduce and train teams in advanced programming languages and tools.
Ensure cloud readiness and optimal performance of applications.
Mentor technical and project teams and provide estimates for design and deployment phases.
Provide leadership for ongoing maintenance of applications and infrastructure.

Skills

Programming languages

Cloud development

Scrum

DevOps

Test-Driven Development

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field

Master's Degree Computer Science, Information Systems or related field

Job description

The role requires deep experience in modern programming languages, cloud development, Scrum, DevOps and Test-Driven Development, plus strong leadership and strategic planning skills.

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