Principal Software Engineer

Highmark Health

. Build scalable public-facing software applications across Digital Member Experience channels .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $129,100 - $214,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in building scalable public-facing software applications and leading end-to-end platform architecture while ensuring compliance with HIPAA and security standards. Proficient in modern programming languages and agile methodologies, with a strong focus on delivering high-quality, maintainable code.

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Scalable Application DevelopmentPlatform Architecture OwnershipAgile Scrum MethodologyHIPAA ComplianceVendor Migrations and Integrations

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Hard Skills

Design and Analysis of AlgorithmsData StructuresDesign PatternsJavaPythonJavaScriptReactNodeJSRESTJSON

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationMentoring and Leadership

Tools & Technologies

Google Cloud PlatformAmazon Web ServicesNoSQL DatabasesHTML5CSSAI-Assisted Development Tooling

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer ScienceMaster's Degree (Preferred)Google Cloud Professional Certifications (Preferred)

Industry Keywords

Protected Health InformationComplianceInformation Security PoliciesSoftware Development LifecycleConsumer-Facing Applications

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AngularAWSCloudGoogle Cloud PlatformInformaticaJavaJavaScriptNode.jsNoSQLPythonReact

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build scalable public-facing software applications across Digital Member Experience channels
Design and deliver scalable, enterprise-grade digital applications within a mobile application agile engineering team
Own end-to-end platform architecture across client experiences, API gateways, backend services, data stores, and event pipelines
Ensure secure handling of Protected Health Information through authorization, consent gating, encryption, audit logging, and compliance
Define service topologies and measurable non-functional requirements
Lead vendor migrations and partner integrations
Own the full software development lifecycle from ideation and business analysis through technical execution
Resolve technical and business problems involving scalability, performance, maintainability, security, and robustness
Explore and implement technical solutions and monitor progress against project plans
Evaluate new technologies and architectural concepts
Participate in development estimations and roadmap planning
Present solutions to team members, management, architecture review, security teams, and senior leadership
Mentor and provide leadership to software engineers
Translate design mockups, prototypes, and user stories into working applications
Design migration paths, integration patterns, architecture decision records, service specifications, and interface contracts

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or closely related field
9 years of proficiency in design and analysis of algorithms, data structures, and design patterns in building and deploying scalable, highly available systems
9 years with at least two modern programming languages, including Java, Python, JavaScript, ACE, IIB/ITX, or Informatica
Experience with at least three of React, Angular v4+, NodeJS, NoSQL databases, HTML5, CSS, Google Cloud Platform, or Amazon Web Services
9 years with web services technologies such as REST, HTTPS, and JSON
9 years with two or more general-purpose programming languages
9 years defining system architectures and evaluating technical feasibility trade-offs
9 years producing fault-tolerant, efficient, and maintainable code
Experience with agile Scrum methodology
Knowledge of professional software engineering practices across the full software development lifecycle
Strong track record designing and implementing large-scale consumer-facing applications
Strong written communication
Effective use of AI-assisted development tooling
Compliance with HIPAA, privacy policies, information security policies, and the company Code of Business Conduct
Must work at a physical work site; position type is listed as office-based
Master's degree and Google Cloud professional certifications are preferred, not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote type listed as Remote
Travel requirement of 0%–25%
Professional development through mentoring and leadership opportunities
Full-time employment