Principal Software Engineer

About the Department

This is a remote role from anywhere in Canada.

Position Duties

• Write production code for critical and complex system components, setting the standard for quality and maintainability. Architect, implement, and improve high-performing, modular software systems using SQL, .NET, and Angular, with a focus on scalability and fault tolerance. Lead complex system designs and influence architecture decisions across teams, ensuring integration with enterprise-wide systems. Build prototypes and proof-of-concepts to validate new technologies and approaches before broader adoption. Evolve large existing systems — driving modernization from monolith to modular without disrupting production delivery. Define and enforce coding standards; conduct code reviews with pattern-oriented feedback that raises quality across teams. Define subsystem test standards and ensure alignment between test coverage and business risk; drive CI/CD and automation improvements. Lead troubleshooting for critical production issues, performing hands-on debugging while guiding teams through resolution and root cause analysis. Own technical roadmaps affecting multiple teams, proposing and executing foundational technology upgrades. Provide technical guidance that helps teams plan and execute complex work effectively. Ensure critical paths are observable and measurable through hands-on implementation of monitoring and performance tooling.
• Write production code for critical and complex system components, setting the standard for quality and maintainability.
• Architect, implement, and improve high-performing, modular software systems using SQL, .NET, and Angular, with a focus on scalability and fault tolerance.
• Lead complex system designs and influence architecture decisions across teams, ensuring integration with enterprise-wide systems.
• Build prototypes and proof-of-concepts to validate new technologies and approaches before broader adoption.
• Evolve large existing systems — driving modernization from monolith to modular without disrupting production delivery.
• Define and enforce coding standards; conduct code reviews with pattern-oriented feedback that raises quality across teams.
• Define subsystem test standards and ensure alignment between test coverage and business risk; drive CI/CD and automation improvements.
• Lead troubleshooting for critical production issues, performing hands-on debugging while guiding teams through resolution and root cause analysis.
• Own technical roadmaps affecting multiple teams, proposing and executing foundational technology upgrades.
• Provide technical guidance that helps teams plan and execute complex work effectively.
• Ensure critical paths are observable and measurable through hands-on implementation of monitoring and performance tooling.

Minimum Qualifications

• A technical leader who still loves writing code — you lead by building, not just directing. A pragmatist who balances technical excellence with delivery and business constraints. A clear communicator who synthesizes technical vision for audiences ranging from engineers to executive stakeholders. A mentor who elevates the capabilities of entire teams through coaching, code review, and knowledge sharing. What You Have 10+ years of professional software engineering experience Experience operating at a staff level or equivalent technical leadership scope Proficiency in .NET, SQL Server, and Angular Proven experience leading end-to-end delivery of high-impact, platform-scale systems Track record of defining architectural patterns and reusable strategies adopted across teams Experience owning technical roadmaps and driving modernization of large existing systems Deep understanding of automated testing strategies, TDD, and aligning test coverage with business risk Expertise in CI/CD pipeline design and optimization, version control (Git), and Agile methodologies Experience with observability, performance monitoring, and ensuring system reliability at scale Knowledge of SonarQube, Mend, or similar static/code analysis tools Strong cross-functional leadership and communication skills Bachelor's in Computer Science, related field, or equivalent work experience
• A technical leader who still loves writing code — you lead by building, not just directing.
• A pragmatist who balances technical excellence with delivery and business constraints.
• A clear communicator who synthesizes technical vision for audiences ranging from engineers to executive stakeholders.
• A mentor who elevates the capabilities of entire teams through coaching, code review, and knowledge sharing.
• What You Have
• 10+ years of professional software engineering experience
• Experience operating at a staff level or equivalent technical leadership scope
• Proficiency in .NET, SQL Server, and Angular
• Proven experience leading end-to-end delivery of high-impact, platform-scale systems
• Track record of defining architectural patterns and reusable strategies adopted across teams
• Experience owning technical roadmaps and driving modernization of large existing systems
• Deep understanding of automated testing strategies, TDD, and aligning test coverage with business risk
• Expertise in CI/CD pipeline design and optimization, version control (Git), and Agile methodologies
• Experience with observability, performance monitoring, and ensuring system reliability at scale
• Knowledge of SonarQube, Mend, or similar static/code analysis tools
• Strong cross-functional leadership and communication skills
• Bachelor's in Computer Science, related field, or equivalent work experience

Other Qualifications

• Competitive Wages Full Benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.) for full-time employees Generous PTO to support work-life balance RRSP Matching Paid Parental Leave Autonomy to grow and find your career path with supportive leadership Remote working opportunities Inclusive and diverse work environment NEOGOV does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, protected military status, or other non-merit factors. Our hiring process may include Artificial Intelligence (AI) screening for keywords and minimum qualifications. Recruiters review all results. #LI_REMOTE
• Competitive Wages
• Full Benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.) for full-time employees
• Generous PTO to support work-life balance
• RRSP Matching
• Paid Parental Leave
• Autonomy to grow and find your career path with supportive leadership
• Remote working opportunities
• Inclusive and diverse work environment
• NEOGOV does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, protected military status, or other non-merit factors.
• #LI_REMOTE

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