Principal Software Engineer — Architect & Tech Leader

NCR Voyix; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

NCR Voyix is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead design, development, and deployment of complex software solutions. You will mentor engineers, drive architecture strategy, and align technical choices with business goals across scalable, secure systems.

You will collaborate with product, design, and operations teams, leveraging cloud platforms, Docker/Kubernetes, and modern languages to deliver high-availability fintech/retail solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 5-7 years of progressive experience in software development, with lead or principal engineer responsibilities.
• Proven expertise in designing and building large-scale, distributed, highly available software systems.
• Strong proficiency in modern programming languages (e.g., Java, C#, Python, Go, Node.js).
• Extensive experience with cloud platforms and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Deep understanding of software architecture, data structures, and algorithms.
• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases and data warehousing concepts.
• Knowledge of Agile and DevOps practices.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and collaboration skills.
• Experience in fintech or retail tech is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture, design, development, and deployment of scalable, high-performance software systems.
• Drive technical vision and strategy for key product areas aligned with business goals.
• Mentor and guide a team of engineers, fostering technical excellence.
• Conduct in-depth code reviews ensuring coding standards and architectural principles.
• Collaborate with product managers, UX designers, and stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Evaluate new technologies, tools, and methodologies to enhance development processes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across components and systems.
• Contribute to CI/CD, testing strategies, and deployment automation.
• Act as a technical SME in cross-functional discussions and initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Distributed systems

Cloud platforms

Programming languages

DevOps

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS/Software Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

GCP

CI/CD

Job description

NCR Voyix is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead design, development, and deployment of complex software solutions. You will mentor engineers, drive architecture strategy, and align technical choices with business goals across scalable, secure systems.

You will collaborate with product, design, and operations teams, leveraging cloud platforms, Docker/Kubernetes, and modern languages to deliver high-availability fintech/retail solutions.