The Principal Software Engineer will manage the end-to-end development of features, conduct code reviews, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high-quality code in a fast-paced environment.
About Aquia Inc.
Named the “#1 Best Remote Startup to Work For in 2025” by Built In, Aquia is a digital services firm specializing in cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, and compliance automation for the U.S. government.
Founded by Veterans, we are passionate about making our country digitally capable and secure. Since 2021, we’ve generated millions in cost savings through cloud services and licensing optimization, enabled civil servants to double health care fraud investigations through streamlined cloud-based systems, and reduced authorization timelines by 74% through modernized security processes. Last year, we were named the 2024 Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOSB) of the Year by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Technical Skills:
- Programming Languages: Python, Typescript/JavaScript
- Python Libraries: Flask, SQLAlchemy, Marshmallow, and Pydantic
- Databases: Relational databases, specifically Postgres and Oracle
- Additional Experience (Preferred):
- Workflow orchestration using Temporal.io (Python SDK)
- Observability via Splunk and AWS CloudWatch
- Containerized environments using Docker and ECS
Responsibilities:
- Feature Ownership: Own the end to end development of new features. Manage the discovery, implementation, and deployment, and documentation of new features in collaboration with the product manager. Review test plans and collaborate with QA engineers to test
- Technical Specifications: Write technical specifications to outline feature design, architecture, and implementation details. Present these technical specs for approval both internally and externally
- Collaboration: Work closely with external stakeholders to gather requirements, discuss solutions, and troubleshoot issues.
- Code Reviews: Conduct thorough code reviews to ensure adherence to best practices, maintain high-quality code, and prevent defects. Collaborate with team members to improve overall code quality.
- Troubleshooting: Investigate, debug, and resolve issues in both production and development environments. Work with stakeholders to determine the scope and impact of issues to aid in prioritization.
- On-Call Support: Participate in the on-call support process as the primary on-call engineer. Investigate alerts and help triage any production bugs that arise. Work with the Prod Admin and Deployments manager to finalize and deploy releases.
Required skills:
- At least 8 years of hands-on professional work experience building web applications and creating APIs.
- Should be comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment in a self-directed manner that requires minimal supervision.
- Familiarity with web accessibility standards to deliver services that are not just minimally accessible, but a simple and intuitive experience for all users, including those who rely on assistive technologies.
- Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Equal parts systems thinker and advocate for users.
- Highly resourceful, reliable, and detail-oriented.
- Ability to think strategically around trade-offs and short-term vs. long-term benefits.
- An adaptive, empathetic, collaborative, and positive mindset.
- Excellent written and real-time communication. technical and otherwise.
Remote - USA
$160,000—$190,000 USD
Benefits
- Premium health care plans (90% employer-paid)
- Employee stock plan
- 100% 401k match (up to IRS annual max)
- Generous PTO package
- Personal training and development budget
Stay in touch
Sign up for our newsletter to receive updates on cloud and cybersecurity in the public sector and what's new at Aquia.
Aquia Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any federal, state, or local protected class.
Top Skills
Aws Cloudwatch
Docker
Ecs
Flask
JavaScript
Marshmallow
Oracle
Postgres
Pydantic
Python
Splunk
Sqlalchemy
Typescript
Similar Jobs
Artificial Intelligence • Cloud • Information Technology • Sales • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
The Principal Software Engineer will architect and maintain services for Managed Services, mentor team members, and collaborate with stakeholders to define solutions.
Top Skills:
AnsibleAWSCi/CdConfluenceDatadogDjangoDockerFastapiGitJenkinsJIRAMicroservice ArchitecturesPuppetPythonTerraform
Fintech • Machine Learning • Payments • Software • Financial Services
As a Principal Software Engineer, you'll design, develop, and implement full-stack technical solutions, collaborating across Agile teams and mentoring engineers.
Top Skills:
AWSCSSDockerGoHTMLJavaJavaScriptKubernetesNoSQLOpen Source RdbmsPythonSQLTypescript
.png)
Artificial Intelligence • Blockchain • Fintech • Financial Services • Cryptocurrency • NFT • Web3
The Principal Software Engineer will oversee engineering efforts, mentor engineers, and drive architectural strategies in developing large-scale financial systems, focusing on payments, identity, and risk management.
Top Skills:
Api DevelopmentBackend EngineeringBlockchainData StoresFintechLarge-Scale SystemsLedger SystemsPayments
What you need to know about the Los Angeles Tech Scene
Los Angeles is a global leader in entertainment, so it’s no surprise that many of the biggest players in streaming, digital media and game development call the city home. But the city boasts plenty of non-entertainment innovation as well, with tech companies spanning verticals like AI, fintech, e-commerce and biotech. With major universities like Caltech, UCLA, USC and the nearby UC Irvine, the city has a steady supply of top-flight tech and engineering talent — not counting the graduates flocking to Los Angeles from across the world to enjoy its beaches, culture and year-round temperate climate.
Key Facts About Los Angeles Tech
- Number of Tech Workers: 375,800; 5.5% of overall workforce (2024 CompTIA survey)
- Major Tech Employers: Snap, Netflix, SpaceX, Disney, Google
- Key Industries: Artificial intelligence, adtech, media, software, game development
- Funding Landscape: $11.6 billion in venture capital funding in 2024 (Pitchbook)
- Notable Investors: Strong Ventures, Fifth Wall, Upfront Ventures, Mucker Capital, Kittyhawk Ventures
- Research Centers and Universities: California Institute of Technology, UCLA, University of Southern California, UC Irvine, Pepperdine, California Institute for Immunology and Immunotherapy, Center for Quantum Science and Engineering
