Principal Systems Engineer
About The Position
PRINCIPAL SYSTEMS ENGINEER , Credit Union , serves as the senior-most technical expert responsible for designing, developing, and delivering high-quality software solutions that support the credit union’s strategic goals, operational efficiency, and member experience. This role provides architectural leadership, technical direction, and hands-on development across core banking systems, integrations, digital banking platforms, and enterprise applications. The Principal Software Engineer also mentors engineering staff, ensures adherence to secure coding standards, and acts as a key contributor in technology governance and long-term IT strategy.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience
- a minimum of ten years of progressive software development experience
- extensive experience with API design, microservices, and integration frameworks
- hands-on experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS,or GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
- experience integrating core banking / financial services systems
Nice To Haves
- Five years in a senior or lead engineering role
- project management experience with a strong proficiency in modern programming languages (e.g., C#, .NET, Java, Python, or similar)
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Principal
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
