Hybrid Principal Software Engineer/Designer bei Credit Union of Georgia

Description

Are you looking to join a growing organization that puts people first? Credit Union of Georgia is looking for a Principal Software Engineer/Designer to join our busy IT department.

This is a new role.

The Principal Software Engineer/Designer will lead the design, architecture, development, and implementation of innovative software solutions. This role combines hands-on technical expertise with leadership and strategic planning responsibilities. Serving as a technical leader in the organization, the Principal Software Engineer/Designer will provide architectural guidance, help define the technical vision and help shape the organization’s long-term technology direction. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and development of scalable, high-performance software systems.
• Serve as a technical authority and provide architectural guidance across multiple teams and projects.
• Collaborate with product management, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to define technical requirements and system architecture.
• Drive engineering excellence by enforcing coding standards, test automation, CI/CD practices, and system reliability.
• Mentor and coach engineers at all  levels, promoting a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Evaluate and recommend technologies, tools, and practices that align with business goals.
• Contribute to hands-on development and code reviews as needed to support critical paths.
• Ensure software meets security, compliance, and regulatory standards as required.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with 3+ years in a technical leadership or principal role.
• Proven experience designing large-scale, distributed systems and service-oriented architectures.
• Expertise in Java, C#, Python, Node.js, React, AWS, and other modern languages.
• Deep understanding of software engineering best practices including Agile methodologies, CI/CD, DevOps, and cloud-native development.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience mentoring and influencing engineering teams across departments or functions.
• Experience in a regulated finance industry.
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Background in data architecture, machine learning, or microservices a plus.

Credit Union of Georgia is an equal opportunity employer.

No phone calls. No recruiters.