Principal Software Engineer (Angular/.NET)

Job Description

Job Description

Aquinas Consulting is currently looking to fill a Principal Software Engineer job in Boston, MA for our direct client. In this job, you will design and deliver scalable, cloud-native applications, lead engineering efforts across the full software development lifecycle, and provide technical leadership to support enterprise technology platforms.

Principal Software Engineer job responsibilities:

• Architect and develop scalable, cloud-native applications using Microsoft Azure and modern enterprise architecture principles
• Lead front-end development using Angular or React to deliver responsive user interfaces
• Design and optimize database architectures using SQL Server for performance and scalability
• Collaborate with architects, product managers, and stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines and promote DevOps best practices
• Own the full software development lifecycle, including design, development, testing, deployment, and support
• Evaluate and implement modern tools and frameworks to improve system scalability and developer productivity
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship through code reviews and architectural guidance
• Communicate technical decisions and architecture to leadership and governance boards
• Identify and resolve performance issues, system inefficiencies, and reliability challenges
• Maintain documentation for system architecture, workflows, and operational processes
• Ensure adherence to security, data governance, and regulatory compliance standards

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field preferred
• 10+ years of experience in software engineering and enterprise application development
• Experience in a Principal Engineer, Lead Engineer, or Architect-level role
• Strong expertise in C#, .NET Core, and ASP.NET
• Experience with front-end frameworks such as Angular (preferred) or React
• Advanced knowledge of SQL Server, including database design and performance tuning
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure services such as Azure Functions, App Services, Azure SQL, and Azure Storage
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture, REST APIs, messaging systems, and distributed systems
• Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and DevOps workflows
• Strong system design, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams
• Experience designing enterprise-scale distributed systems preferred
• Background in insurance, financial services, or regulated industries preferred
• Experience mentoring engineering teams and establishing development standards preferred

If you are interested in this Principal Software Engineer job in Boston, MA, please apply now to be connected with a member of our team.

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Aquinas Consulting is a woman and minority owned company headquartered in Milford, CT that provides Engineering, Information Technology (IT), and Manufacturing staffing solutions throughout the US. We take pride in 20 years of service to our clients, our hiring managers, our consultants, and our local community. Aquinas is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and committed to considering all qualified applications without regard to race, genetic information, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.