Product Developer, Principal

Epicor; United States; On-site; USD 138,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness benefits

Internal mobility

Career development resources

Inclusive workplace

Work‑life balance

Global mobility support

Job summary

Epicor seeks a Principal Product Developer to architect and deliver scalable, secure, cloud‑native solutions that power our enterprise software platforms. You will partner with engineering and stakeholders to translate complex business challenges into innovative technology.

You will lead architectural standards, code reviews, and modernization across Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud, while mentoring engineers and driving CI/CD, observability, and AI adoption.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive software engineering experience.
• 4+ years in an Architect, Principal Engineer, or similar leadership role.
• Strong expertise in software architecture, distributed systems, and cloud‑native design.
• Experience delivering enterprise‑scale cloud solutions on major cloud platforms.
• Excellent communication and ability to influence architectural decisions.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive solution, application, and platform architecture for enterprise software products.
• Lead design, development, integration, testing, and deployment of cloud‑native solutions.
• Contribute to software development, debugging, and delivery of platform capabilities.
• Establish architectural standards, patterns, and governance across teams.
• Conduct code reviews and provide technical leadership for complex initiatives.
• Design systems focusing on scalability, reliability, security, and performance.
• Evaluate emerging technologies to drive innovation.
• Lead cloud modernization across Azure, AWS, and/or Google Cloud.
• Champion AI‑enabled solutions and modern AI tool adoption.
• Develop proofs‑of‑concepts and production‑ready solutions.
• Collaborate with engineering to resolve complex challenges and ensure implementation.
• Mentor engineers and foster engineering excellence.
• Promote automation, CI/CD, observability, and best practices.

Skills

Software architecture

Distributed systems

Cloud-native design

Technical leadership

Mentoring

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Azure

AWS

Google Cloud

Job description

As Principal Product Developer at Epicor, you will be a hands‑on technical leader responsible for architecting and delivering scalable, secure, and cloud‑native solutions that power our products and platforms. You will partner with engineering teams and stakeholders to turn complex business challenges into innovative technology solutions while driving modern engineering practices, cloud transformation, and AI adoption. We are seeking applicants with strong technical leadership, exceptional problem‑solving skills, and a passion for innovation to help create long-lasting success for our customers and teams.

What You Will Be Doing

• Define and drive solution, application, and platform architecture for enterprise software products.
• Lead the design, development, integration, testing, and deployment of scalable, secure, and cloud‑native solutions.
• Contribute directly to software development, debugging, and delivery of critical platform capabilities and product features.
• Establish architectural standards, design patterns, and technical governance across engineering teams.
• Conduct code reviews and provide technical leadership for complex initiatives and strategic programs.
• Design systems focused on scalability, reliability, security, performance, and maintainability.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, frameworks, and industry best practices to drive technical innovation.
• Lead cloud architecture and modernization initiatives across Azure, AWS, and/or Google Cloud environments.
• Champion AI‑enabled solutions and help drive adoption of modern AI tools, agent frameworks, Model Context Protocol (MCP), Skills architectures, and related technologies.
• Develop proof‑of‑concepts and production‑ready solutions that validate architectural direction and business value.
• Collaborate closely with engineering teams to resolve complex technical challenges and ensure successful implementation of architectural designs.
• Mentor engineers and technical leads, fostering engineering excellence and continuous growth.
• Promote automation, CI/CD, observability, and modern software engineering best practices.

What You Will Likely Bring

• 10+ years of progressive software engineering experience.
• 4+ years in an Architect, Principal Engineer, Technical Lead, or similar technical leadership role.
• Strong expertise in software architecture, distributed systems, and cloud‑native application design.
• Experience designing and delivering enterprise‑scale cloud solutions.
• Experience with Azure, AWS, and/or Google Cloud Platform.
• Strong understanding of APIs, microservices, event‑driven architectures, and integration patterns.
• Knowledge of software quality practices, testing methodologies, application security, and performance optimization.
• Proven ability to lead technical teams, influence architectural decisions, and mentor engineers.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem‑solving skills.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• Demonstrated ability to drive innovation, modernization, and technology strategy.

What Could Set You Apart

• Cloud architecture and/or cloud platform certifications.
• Experience with AI platforms, frameworks, and enterprise AI solution design.
• Knowledge of large language models (LLMs), agent frameworks, Model Context Protocol (MCP), Skills architectures, and modern AI application patterns.
• Experience evaluating and implementing emerging technologies within enterprise environments.
• Passion for advancing modern engineering practices and helping organizations adopt innovative solutions,

About Epicor

At Epicor, we’re truly a team. Join 5,000 talented professionals in creating a world of better business through data, AI, and cognitive ERP. We help businesses stay future‑ready by connecting people, processes, and technology. From software engineers who command the latest AI technology to business development reps who help us seize new opportunities, the work we do matters. Together, Epicor employees are creating a more resilient global supply chain.

We’re Proactive, Proud, Partners.

Whatever your career journey, we’ll help you find the right path. Through our training courses, mentorship, and continuous support, you’ll get everything you need to thrive. At Epicor, your success is our success. And that success really matters, because we’re the essential partners for the world’s most essential businesses—the hardworking companies who make, move, and sell the things the world needs.

Competitive Pay & Benefits

• Health and Wellness: Comprehensive health and wellness benefits designed to support your overall well‑being.
• Internal Mobility: Opportunities for mentorship, continuing education, and focused career goal setting, with 25% of positions filled internally.
• Career Development: Free LinkedIn Learning licenses for everyone, along with our Mentoring Program to boost your personal development.
• Inclusive Workplace: Collaborate with a diverse team in an inclusive, global workplace that fosters innovation and celebrates partnership.
• Work‑Life Balance: Policies built on mutual trust and support, encouraging time off to rest, recharge, and reconnect.
• Global Mobility: Comprehensive support for international relocations and permanent residency processes.

Equal Opportunities and Accommodations Statement

Epicor is committed to creating a workplace and global community where inclusion is valued; where you bring the whole and real you—that’s who we’re interested in. If you have interest in this or any role- but your experience doesn’t match every qualification of the job description, that’s okay- consider applying regardless.

We are an equal-opportunity employer.

Range

Minimum: $138,000 USD Maximum: $235,000 USD

The salary range provided reflects the national average for this job title and does not represent compensation specific to Epicor Software Corporation. Actual compensation will vary based on experience, qualifications, and market factors relevant to the position.