Principal Full Stack Software Engineer

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.

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field. Minimum 10+ years of experience in software development.

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.

Key Responsibilities :

• Full-Stack Software Development

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

• Technical Leadership & Strategic Support

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

• Project Planning & Execution

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

• Executive Communication & Proposal Development

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

• GUI Development

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

• Database Management

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

• Cybersecurity & Issue Resolution

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

• Negotiation & Cross-Functional Collaboration

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

Profile :

• Senior software engineering leader with strong full-stack development experience and advanced technical expertise

• Comfortable leading complex technical initiatives within cross-functional and Agile environments

• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex software and project-related issues

• Self-motivated, strategic, and capable of managing multiple priorities and stakeholders effectively

• Effective communicator with strong presentation, leadership, and collaboration skills

Must Have :

• 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

Good to Have :

• 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

ALTEN Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.

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