Remote Principal IT Software Engineer II – Data & DevOps Lead

DIRECTV; Omaha (NE); Remote; USD 148,000 - 268,000; Full time

Job summary

DIRECTV is seeking a Principal, IT Software Engineer 2 to design and deliver end-to-end solutions for customer profile operational data stores and staging environments. You will plan sprint-to-sprint and larger PI initiatives, guiding architecture, technology choices, and data pathways while coordinating with cross-functional teams.

You will lead modernization efforts, ensure security/compliance, and mentor junior engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent experience preferred.
• 5–7 years required, 7+ years desired software delivery experience in an agile environment with proven enterprise web/mobile apps.
• Experience delivering applications at scale through agile frameworks such as SAFe.
• Strong experience developing and interfacing with database technologies (Oracle, MongoDB preferred).
• Strong DevOps foundation, including CI/CD, quality/security/performance automation.
• Expertise in cloud technologies and platforms, including Azure and AWS, data networking knowledge.
• Experience with Relational and document databases and PL/SQL.
• Experience developing for OAuth and integrating IAM platforms (ForgeRock/Ping Identity preferred).
• Experience in Web Component Development for J2EE and REST/SOAP web services.
• Experience with Postman, SOAPUI, Mockito.

Responsibilities

• Guide development and modernization of customer information operational data stores.
• Lead data pathways between internal and external systems, including integration with IAM services.
• Govern application design and modern technologies to create sustainable solutions.
• Ensure security and compliance for data and services.
• Lead development of new technologies and coach junior team members.
• Govern vendor teams to align with technical vision and minimize debt.
• Serve as domain expert communicating progress and opportunities across the organization.
• Participate in cross-functional teams to define best practices and evangelize them.
• Develop DevOPS best practices including Production Support and deployment processes; troubleshoot production issues.
• Communicate effectively to turn complex topics into persuasive conversations, presentations, or emails.

Skills

Data architecture

Cloud platforms

DevOps

Java/J2EE

IAM/OpenID/ForgeRock

REST/SOAP

SQL/PLSQL

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Postman

SOAPUI

JUnit

Job description

DIRECTV is seeking a Principal, IT Software Engineer 2 to design and deliver end-to-end solutions for customer profile operational data stores and staging environments. You will plan sprint-to-sprint and larger PI initiatives, guiding architecture, technology choices, and data pathways while coordinating with cross-functional teams.

You will lead modernization efforts, ensure security/compliance, and mentor junior engineers.