Principal Software Developer

Aspen Technology, Inc.; Town of Medina (WI); On-site; USD 127,000 - 158,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Aspen Technology, Inc. is seeking a Developer to join their Enterprise Operations Platform team in the Town of Medina, WI. This role focuses on delivering next-generation industrial software solutions that integrate cutting-edge cloud technologies. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in design, implementation, and maintenance of reliable software, alongside a strong ability in Agile methodologies and project management.

Additional benefits include a competitive salary ranging from $127,000 to $158,700, and eligibility for a bonus or variable incentive pay with comprehensive health coverage and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of related experience or an advanced degree with less experience.
• Experience with Agile frameworks such as SAFe or Scrum.
• Strong personal project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate actively as part of an Agile organization.
• Design, implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines.
• Contribute to a culture of accountability and collaboration.

Skills

Cloud-native technologies

RESTful APIs

Java

JavaScript/TypeScript

Python

Azure DevOps Pipelines

Kubernetes

Microservices

Terraform

Agile development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field

Tools

MongoDB

Postgres

MSSQL

Angular

React

Bash

Linux

Windows

OpenTelemetry

Playwright

Job description

Overview

The role is for a talented and experienced Developer to join our Enterprise Operations Platform (EOP) organization. You will be part of an Agile development team responsible for delivering next‑generation industrial software solutions that provide a software‑defined, data‑centric platform for automation across our customer base. Your work will focus on industrial edge‑connectivity, distributed computing, and high‑performance data services that securely move and manage massive volumes of information from the plant floor to the cloud.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate with team members as part of a scaled Agile organization.
• Take high‑level strategic requirements and work with a team to refine them into actionable user stories with detailed acceptance criteria.
• Produce high‑quality, reliable, performant, and fault‑tolerant code to meet strategic business objectives.
• Monitor, support, and maintain software products in an Agile development environment.
• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for both on‑premises and cloud infrastructure.
• Maintain and enhance in‑house DevOps tooling written in Bash and Python.
• Debug integration and performance problems.
• Contribute to a culture of accountability and collaboration across support, development, security, and product teams.
• Demonstrate adherence to security best practices and compliance requirements.
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices around cloud native and Software‑as‑a‑Service technologies.
• Communicate effectively as a participant in a variety of Agile ceremonies.

Qualifications

Required: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field; 8–12 years of related experience OR an advanced degree with less experience.

• Strong understanding of cloud‑native technologies, services, architecture, and container orchestration.
• Proficient in designing and implementing RESTful APIs.
• Practical, working experience with the following:
  • Databases: MongoDB, Postgres, MSSQL
  • Programming Languages: Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, C#, Python, Lua
  • JavaScript Frameworks: Angular, React
  • Continuous Integration: Azure DevOps Pipelines, GitHub Actions
  • Cloud: Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, ArgoCD, Helm, Terraform
  • Operating Systems: Windows, Linux
  • Observability & Monitoring: OpenTelemetry
  • Automated Testing Frameworks: Playwright
  • Identity & Access Management: OAuth 2.0, Role‑Based Access Control (RBAC)
  • Architecture: Microservices, REST API Design
  • Data Platforms & Integrations: Inmation, Aveva PI Connect, Microsoft Fabric
• Experience with the following areas:
  • Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible, etc.)
  • CI/CD systems (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps Pipelines)
  • Artifact repositories and vulnerability scanning tools (Artifactory, Blackduck, Snyk)
  • GitOps tools (Flux, ArgoCD) and promotion models
  • Basic knowledge of IoT or Edge devices and an understanding of their strengths, weaknesses, constraints, and risks.
• Experience with Agile development frameworks such as SAFe or Scrum.
• Strong personal project management skills; self‑directed and capable of working effectively in an environment with a high degree of change.
• Strong technical leadership skills with a willingness to coach and mentor team members.
• Strong object‑oriented design and debugging skills.
• Willingness to contribute ideas and solutions while honoring and supporting the ideas of others.
• Passionate about finding creative solutions to problems and pride in well‑crafted code.

Work Authorization

AspenTech will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for sponsorship. Individuals with temporary visas or who currently require sponsorship for work authorization will not be considered.

Salary & Benefits

Salary range: $127,000.00 – $158,700.00. The range represents a base compensation range. The role is also eligible for bonus or variable incentive pay. Additional benefits include paid time off, charitable giveback day, medical/dental/vision insurance, and retirement benefits to eligible employees.

Equal Opportunity Statement

AspenTech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. AspenTech does not discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of age, race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or related conditions, marital status, familial status, national origin, disability, medical condition, genetic information, citizenship, military service or protected Veteran Status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Reasonable accommodation will be provided to qualified individuals who have a disability or sincere religious reasons to request accommodation, when necessary to enable the individual to participate in the job application or interview process.