Principal Software Engineer

Citizens•Phoenix, AZ

39d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Principal Software Engineer, you will design, build, and maintain tactical automation and integration solutions that support internal Cybersecurity and Risk teams. This role focuses on solving operational and workflow problems through targeted engineering efforts. You will operate in a lean, highly autonomous engineering environment and partner closely with technical peers to deliver practical, high impact solutions that reduce friction and manual effort across internal platforms.

Requirements

Seven or more years of hands on software engineering experience supporting production systems
Strong problem solving skills with experience driving solutions from concept through implementation
Proficiency in one or more modern programming languages such as Java, Python, C#, JavaScript, or similar
Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new languages, tools, and platforms
Experience building system integrations using APIs, services, or event driven patterns
Experience working in Linux environments, including Bash scripting
Experience with CI CD pipelines and automated deployment tools such as Jenkins, CircleCI, or equivalent
Experience working in cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or GCP, including sensitive or regulated data
Solid understanding of computer science fundamentals, including data structures, object oriented design, and software architecture
Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively in small technical teams
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical discipline

Nice To Haves

Experience building internal platforms, automation tools, or developer enablement solutions
Experience in financial services, cybersecurity, risk, or other regulated industries
Familiarity with messaging systems, distributed systems, or data stores such as RabbitMQ or NoSQL technologies
Experience supporting or enhancing chatbot or workflow automation solutions
Cloud certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect or equivalent
Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field

Responsibilities

Design and deliver small to mid sized automation solutions that improve internal workflows and operational efficiency
Build and enhance integrations between enterprise platforms such as ServiceNow, Jira, and other internal systems
Maintain, extend, and improve internal tooling, including chatbot based and workflow automation solutions
Identify operational pain points and translate them into pragmatic, code driven solutions
Write secure, maintainable, and well structured code aligned with enterprise architecture and security standards
Apply secure software development practices to prevent, identify, and remediate vulnerabilities
Collaborate with engineers and architects to ensure solutions are scalable, reliable, and fit for purpose
Operate effectively in a lightweight Agile environment with minimal ceremony and no dedicated scrum roles
Serve as a senior technical peer and mentor, promoting engineering excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement