About the job
Join BlueFlag as a Principal Software Engineer, where you will spearhead the design and implementation of innovative cloud-native applications, services, and robust data platform capabilities. This fully remote position calls for a skilled technical leader who excels in building comprehensive production software, while also managing cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes orchestration, and data engineering practices essential for secure, enterprise-grade platforms.
This role transcends traditional platform responsibilities; we are looking for a visionary leader capable of guiding software-engineering-focused initiatives, which include APIs, backend services, and full-stack web applications. You will also oversee teams tasked with deploying and maintaining the foundational cloud and data tools essential for these applications, such as Databricks, Synapse, Starburst, Immuta, and Collibra. Additionally, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our approach to AI-enabled applications, focusing on agent-based workflows built on governed data and a reliable infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
Software Engineering Leadership
- Design, develop, and sustain production-grade software (services, APIs, and web applications) adhering to rigorous engineering standards: code quality, testing, observability, and operational readiness.
- Facilitate design reviews, set engineering standards, and mentor engineers across various projects—particularly those with a software-heavy focus.
- Create integration layers and service patterns that connect applications with data platforms, identity systems, and enterprise tools.
- Champion modern software development lifecycle (SDLC) practices, including trunk-based development, a strong code review culture, automated testing, and predictable release workflows.
Cloud, Kubernetes, and Platform Enablement
- Design and manage Kubernetes-based application platforms, establishing deployment standards, networking protocols, upgrade strategies, reliability measures, and day-2 operations.
- Implement and refine CI/CD pipelines and release automation for both applications and infrastructure, including GitOps methodologies where applicable.
- Build and sustain infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform) and automated environment provisioning on Azure or AWS.
- Lead engineering teams in deploying and maintaining enterprise platform tools like Starburst, Immuta, Collibra, Databricks, Synapse, and other related services.
- Formulate and execute plans for cloud migrations and deployments, along with modernization strategies for application and data workloads.
Data Engineering and AI Enablement
- Develop and maintain data pipelines and supporting services that facilitate analytics, machine learning, and AI-driven applications.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to devise practical strategies for AI agents, infrastructure, and application enablement (e.g., orchestration patterns, knowledge integration, evaluation and monitoring) in secure environments.
Why Choose BlueFlag

