Principal Software Engineer - Architecture & Tech Leadership

Catalyst Operations & Analytics; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Catalyst Operations & Analytics is seeking Principal/Expert Software Engineers to provide technical leadership across design, architecture, and delivery of complex software systems. You will own major technical decisions, evaluate cross-system trade-offs, and set engineering direction across Agile teams.

You will mentor engineers, present solutions to customers, and drive sound engineering practices throughout the program. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus 12+ years of relevant professional software engineering experience (Master's degree plus 10+ years also acceptable).
• Expert-level proficiency in one or more modern programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, C/C++, JavaScript).
• Extensive experience across the full software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Demonstrated experience leading Agile/Scrum development teams.

Responsibilities

• Mentor Senior, Mid-Level, and Junior engineers.
• Own major technical decisions and set engineering direction across teams.
• Represent technical solutions to customers and senior stakeholders.

Skills

Java

Python

C/C++

JavaScript

SDLC

Agile/Scrum

Version control

Linux/Windows

DevOps/CI-CD

Test automation

Software architecture

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Catalyst Operations & Analytics is seeking Principal/Expert Software Engineers to provide technical leadership across design, architecture, and delivery of complex software systems. You will own major technical decisions, evaluate cross-system trade-offs, and set engineering direction across Agile teams.

You will mentor engineers, present solutions to customers, and drive sound engineering practices throughout the program. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.