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Kforce Inc ยท 1 day ago

Lead Principal Engineer

positionSt Louis, MO
timeContract
remoteOnsite
seniorityLead/Staff
money$102/hr - $138/hr
date10+ years exp

Kforce Inc is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead/Principal Engineer to drive the technical vision and execution of custom software product development initiatives. This role demands a strategic thinker with a product mindset, capable of architecting scalable solutions while remaining hands-on throughout the development lifecycle.

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Responsibilities

Drive the technical vision and execution of custom software product development initiatives
Lead cross-functional teams, including offshore/nearshore resources, and deliver high-quality software products aligned with business goals

Qualification

Full-stack developmentCloud platforms AWSCloud platforms AzureMicroservices architectureFrontend frameworks (Angular).NETC#Event-driven architectureREST/GraphQL APIsKubernetesAI tools for code generationAgile methodologiesProduct-oriented mindsetPerformance optimization strategiesMuleSoft integrationCommunication skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

10+ years of experience in full-stack development, enterprise architecture, and solution design
Proven experience leading product development teams and managing offshore/nearshore resources
Strong proficiency in Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), Frontend frameworks (Angular), Backend technologies (.NET, C#)
Expertise in Microservices, event-driven architecture, REST/GraphQL APIs, Kubernetes, and MACH architecture
Experience with AWS Step Functions, Lambdas, or equivalent technologies
Hands-on experience using AI tools to assist with code generation, testing, and documentation
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong understanding of agile methodologies and product lifecycle management
Product-oriented mindset with a focus on user experience and business value

Preferred

Experience integrating enterprise systems using MuleSoft, API Manager, or similar tools
Familiarity with observability tools and performance optimization strategies

Benefits

Medical/dental/vision insurance
HSA
FSA
401(k)
Life, disability & ADD insurance
Paid time off
Paid sick leave

Company

Kforce Inc

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Kforce is a solutions firm specializing in technology, finance and accounting, and professional staffing services.
dateFounded in 1962
location
Tampa, Florida, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
https://www.kforce.com/

H1B Sponsorship

Kforce Inc has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
unknown
2024-05-20IPO
2014-06-08Acquired

Leadership Team

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Aaron Travis
Digital Experience Delivery Director | Kforce Consulting Solutions
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