Principal Software Engineer

Public Policy Institute; Hammond (IN); On-site; USD 125,000 - 181,000; Part time

Job summary

Public Policy Institute is seeking a part-time Principal Software Engineer to translate complex requirements into reliable, scalable software. The role offers a salary range of $125,000 to $181,000 and real ownership over your work, with a clear growth path alongside a team that ships.

Responsibilities include architecting fault-tolerant distributed systems using Next.js and Python, keeping schemas backward-compatible, prototyping Ansible ideas, and scaling data pipelines to handle large event

Qualifications

• Experience turning complex requirements into scalable software.
• Ability to architect fault-tolerant distributed systems.
• Experience with Next.js and Python stacks.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Architect fault-tolerant distributed systems leveraging Next.js and Python.
• Keep Conflict Resolution schemas backward-compatible so Public Policy Institute never forces a breaking upgrade.
• Prototype rough Ansible ideas fast, then decide which earn a place in Public Policy Institute's stack.
• Scale data pipelines processing millions of events with Attention to Detail.
• Re-architect the technology flow so Ansible handles ten times Hammond's current load.

Skills

Next.js

Python

Distributed systems

Architectural design

Tools

Ansible

Job description

Our technology team is growing, and we want a Principal Software Engineer who can turn complex requirements into reliable, scalable software. This part-time Principal Software Engineer role offers a $125,000 - $181,000 salary, real ownership over your work, and a clear path to grow alongside a team that ships.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect fault-tolerant distributed systems leveraging Next.js and Python
• Keep Conflict Resolution schemas backward-compatible so Public Policy Institute never forces a breaking upgrade
• Prototype rough Ansible ideas fast, then decide which earn a place in Public Policy Institute's stack
• Scale data pipelines processing millions of events with Attention to Detail
• Re-architect the technology flow so Ansible handles ten times Hammond's current load

What You'll Bring

• Critical thinking skills and sound, independent judgment
• The instinct to ask "what would change your mind?" before debating
• Experience translating Attention to Detail complexity for a non-technical audience
• Familiarity with the Hammond market and local technology landscape

Public Policy Institute sits at the intersection of Conflict Resolution and Attention to Detail, quietly powering technology workflows from its Hammond base. We keep the part-time workload sustainable so your best Next.js work isn't your last gasp.

For this Principal Software Engineer role we offer $125,000 - $181,000, a mentor who has walked the path, and benefits designed for life outside Public Policy Institute.

Pulled forward to the top of the queue today, so your timing is good.