Principal Full Stack Software Engineer

ALTEN Technology USA•Raymond, OH

About The Position

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more. As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing. When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow. This position is focused on leading the design, development, and integration of scalable software solutions within a modern full-stack environment. The role involves driving complex software development activities across front-end and back-end systems, supporting system architecture, GUI development, database management, and enterprise-level software initiatives. The engineer will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, secure, and maintainable software solutions while providing senior-level technical leadership, project coordination, and strategic support across development activities. The position requires advanced programming expertise, strong leadership capabilities, and the ability to manage complex technical initiatives throughout the software development lifecycle.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field.
Minimum 10+ years of experience in software development
Strong programming skills in Java, Python, and/or C++
Experience with both front-end and back-end development
Experience with SQL and NoSQL database technologies
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
Good communication and collaboration abilities
Experience with GUI development frameworks and tools
Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices and secure software development
Experience leading complex technical projects and cross-functional initiatives
Ability to develop project plans, schedules, and executive-level proposals
Strong presentation, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively

Nice To Haves

Experience with cloud-native application architecture
Experience with DevOps or CI/CD environments
Exposure to distributed systems or microservices architecture
Experience working in large-scale enterprise or automotive environments
Knowledge of software performance optimization and scalability practices
Experience with modern UI/UX best practices and responsive design principles
Experience supporting executive-level technical strategy and decision-making

Responsibilities

Lead the design, development, testing, and maintenance of software applications across front-end and back-end environments
Drive development of scalable and maintainable software solutions aligned with business and technical requirements
Participate in software architecture, system integration, and technical strategy discussions
Support continuous improvement initiatives throughout the software development lifecycle
Provide senior-level technical leadership and mentorship across software development teams
Support technical decision-making, development best practices, and cross-functional collaboration
Lead complex technical discussions with internal stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams
Drive alignment between software solutions, project objectives, and organizational priorities
Develop and optimize complex project plans, schedules, and development timelines
Support coordination of technical activities across multiple stakeholders and teams
Monitor project progress, identify risks, and support mitigation strategies
Ensure delivery milestones and project objectives are achieved within defined timelines
Design and deliver comprehensive technical proposals for executive-level review
Present technical concepts, project updates, and strategic recommendations to leadership teams
Support decision-making through clear communication of technical risks, solutions, and project status
Prepare and maintain high-level documentation and reporting materials
Develop and maintain graphical user interfaces using modern development frameworks and tools
Ensure usability, responsiveness, and performance of user-facing applications
Collaborate with teams to improve interface functionality and user experience
Support GUI enhancements and issue resolution activities
Work with SQL and NoSQL database technologies for data storage and retrieval
Support database integration, optimization, and performance improvements
Ensure data integrity and efficient access across applications and systems
Assist with data modeling and database maintenance activities
Apply cybersecurity best practices during software design and implementation
Support secure coding standards and software quality initiatives
Analyze and troubleshoot complex technical issues
Conduct root cause analysis and support corrective actions
Support negotiation activities and conflict resolution across technical and project teams
Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary stakeholders in fast-paced environments
Facilitate alignment between technical teams, leadership, and project objectives
Drive effective communication and issue resolution across development activities