Principal Software Engineer

Post Date

Jan 22, 2026

Location

Three Chopt,
Virginia

ZIP/Postal Code

23060
US
Apr 14, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract,Perm Possible

Category

Software Engineering

Req #

RIC-03bc2fef-6259-4d7d-9c9e-08235a99c15a

Pay Rate

$66 - $82 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage a dedicated development team encompassing front-end, back-end, application, and data engineering.
Own the end-to-end delivery of new product development, feature enhancements, and maintenance activities.
· Design scalable and robust system architectures aligned with business requirements.
· Oversee the development and unit testing of software solutions across Microsoft (.NET), Python, Angular, REST/JSON APIs, SQL Server, Azure, and On-Premises environments.
· Establish and promote best practices, design patterns, and coding standards to ensure maintainability, performance, and quality of software products.
· Provide strategic technical guidance and drive the adoption of modern tools, technologies, and processes.
· Foster a culture of innovation and technical excellence within the engineering community.
· Lead the diagnosis and resolution of technical issues, proposing long-term solutions to reduce recurring problems.
· Mentor and develop team members, ensuring continuous learning and professional growth.
· Manage ongoing maintenance and operational support of existing systems while planning and executing their evolution and enhancements.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product management, QA, and operations to ensure seamless project delivery.
- Pay Range: 60-80/hr

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Required Skills & Experience

Required Skills & Experience
6-8 years of proven experience in software development leadership roles.
Strong expertise in the Microsoft development platform (.NET), REST/JSON, API development, and SQL Server.
Hands-on experience with front-end frameworks such as Angular.
Deep understanding of Azure cloud services and on-premises development and deployment.
Experience leading diverse teams with multi-technology skill sets.
Demonstrated ability to architect complex, scalable systems.
Solid experience in designing and implementing high-quality software solutions following best practices and design patterns.
Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
Proven ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, complex business environments.
Strong communication, leadership, and mentoring skills.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Certifications such as Azure/AWS Certified Solutions Architect, or Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA).
Experience in Commercial Wholesale and Specialty domain.
Exposure to CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and automation.
Knowledge of additional cloud platforms and modern frontend frameworks.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.