**Job Description** See what you re missing. Our employees work on the world s most advanced software and electronics from developing world-class autonomous mission management capabilities to advanced data analytics to support the warfighters and the intelligence community. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, we re innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first exemplified by our mission: We Protect Those Who Protect Us. Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems. Our engineers are the lifeblood of our company and we re more than 5,000 strong. With our robust offering of educational and career development opportunities, your chances to grow are limitless. BAE Systems Digital Architecture Team (DAT) is looking to hire a Principal Software Engineer (Data) to join our team. We are responsible for transitioning Engineering and Operations from legacy software and infrastructure to modern digital practices. Our core product is data. Engineering and Operations produce a large volume and wide variety of data. It will be your responsibility to own every aspect of the lifecycle of this data. This includes engineering data schemas, Protobuf models, automated methods of data governance, deploying and administrating databases and interfacing with customers to understand their needs and issues. Our system spans both modern cloud-based solutions and legacy Windows based infrastructure. Our team built a highly scalable containerized gRPC microservices platform and micro-frontends web applications. Our team needs your help ensuring that data, the lifeblood of our group, is being collected, aggregated and stored for our end customers. **Required Education, Experience, & Skills** Required Education, Experience, & Skills : Experience: + 5 years of professional experience in a software development role focused on building solutions for data pipelines. + Proficiency in Python, C#, Docker, Kubernetes and Protobuf gRPC + Experience in governing data throughout the data lifecycle from planning to retiring legacy solutions + Expert ability in leading software projects with a focus on optimizing the data flow for the end customer. + Solid understanding of SQLAlchemy, Postgres, PgAdmin and Postgres extensions. Skills: + Proficient with GitLab and CI/CD pipelines. + Mastery in making data driven decisions with proven experience influencing others. + Raise the bar of coding practice through detail-oriented code reviews that ensure quality, consistency and sustainability. + Mastery in understanding software configuration management practices. + Robust knowledge in site reliability engineering by demonstrating ability to rapidly solve, elevate and prevent production issues. Soft skills: + Excellent in problem-solving skills and attention to details. + Strong communication and teamwork abilities. + Comfortable working in startup company mode + Ability to work in an Agile/Scrum development process. + Ability to work independently and as part of a team. + Adaptable and eager to learn new technologies. Must be able to obtain a US Secret Clearance. **Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills** Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills: + Experience with Grafana, Prometheus, MinIO and GitLab runners + Experience designing scalable data solutions in a Kubernetes environment. + Skills with a wide variety of data structures, custom and commercial, high and low level. + Understanding of production environment and experience interfacing with management + Ability to build a team by leading and mentoring junior engineers. Tech Stack: Python, C#, Linux, Windows, Kubernetes, Docker, GitLab **Pay Information** Full-Time Salary Range: $115779 - $196825 Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience. Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics. **Principal Software Engineer** **112737BR** EEO Career Site Equal Opportunity Employer. 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