Principal Software Engineer

Staffmark Group; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 83,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Weekly Pay

Comprehensive Benefits including医cal,笈

Life Insurance and Disability

Optional 401(k) Plan

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Total Talent Solutions in Round Rock, TX is hiring a Principal Software Engineer. This role offers the chance to lead critical software initiatives within a growing team in a professional work environment.

Qualified candidates have 3+ years' experience in enterprise infrastructure or distributed systems, with hands-on Redis and Linux expertise, plus scripting skills (Python/PowerShell/Bash/Ansible). Cloud and container experience are a plus, emphasizing reliability and scalability.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience supporting enterprise infrastructure, platform operations, or distributed systems.
• Experience with Redis or distributed caching technologies.
• Experience with monitoring, incident management, root cause analysis, patching, upgrades, and capacity planning.
• Knowledge of Linux, networking fundamentals, and high-availability environments.
• Automation and scripting using Python, PowerShell, Bash, Ansible, or similar.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms, containerized environments, and enterprise-scale infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of performance tuning, scalability, and reliability.
• Ability to collaborate with engineering, application, and infrastructure teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and reliability of enterprise caching platforms, including Redis and distributed caching technologies.
• Monitor platform performance, availability, and health across diverse infrastructure environments.
• Perform planned maintenance activities, including patching, upgrades, configuration changes, and capacity adjustments.
• Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve system incidents while driving root cause analysis and preventive solutions.
• Develop and enhance automation frameworks to improve operational efficiency, reduce manual effort, and increase service consistency.
• Partner with engineering, application, and infrastructure teams to optimize platform performance, scalability, and uptime.
• Support enterprise initiatives focused on system reliability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Redis

Distributed caching

Linux

Monitoring

Automation scripting

Python

PowerShell

Bash

Ansible

Cloud platforms

Containers

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or Associate's degree in IT/CS/IS

Tools

Ansible

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Total Talent Solutions

Now hiring for a Principal Software Engineer

Location: Round Rock, TX

Pay Rate: $80.00 per hour

Looking for Principal Software Engineer jobs in Round Rock where your skills can make a real impact? This opportunity offers the chance to contribute to a growing team, develop your experience, and build a rewarding career in a professional work environment.

This opportunity is being offered by Total Talent Solutions to qualified candidates.

Education Requirements

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education, technical training, and hands-on experience will be considered.

Experience Requirements

• 3+ years of experience supporting enterprise infrastructure, platform operations, or distributed systems.
• Hands-on experience administering and troubleshooting Redis or other distributed caching technologies.
• Experience with system monitoring, incident management, root cause analysis, patching, upgrades, and capacity planning.
• Knowledge of Linux, networking fundamentals, and high-availability environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with automation and scripting using tools such as Python, PowerShell, Bash, Ansible, or similar technologies.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms, containerized environments, and enterprise-scale infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of performance tuning, scalability, and reliability best practices.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with engineering, application, and infrastructure teams.

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to remain seated and work at a computer for extended periods.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with internal teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry equipment up to 25 pounds.
• Capability to respond to critical incidents and support operational needs as required.

Job Duties

• Manage the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and reliability of enterprise caching platforms, including Redis and distributed caching technologies.
• Monitor platform performance, availability, and health across diverse infrastructure environments.
• Perform planned maintenance activities, including patching, upgrades, configuration changes, and capacity adjustments.
• Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve system incidents while driving root cause analysis and preventive solutions.
• Develop and enhance automation frameworks to improve operational efficiency, reduce manual effort, and increase service consistency.
• Partner with engineering, application, and infrastructure teams to optimize platform performance, scalability, and uptime.
• Support enterprise initiatives focused on system reliability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Competitive Weekly Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance for added peace of mind.
• Optional 401(k) Plan to help you prepare for the future.
• Opportunities for Growth through a variety of assignments with leading employers.

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