Principal Software Engineer, Platform Optimization

United StatesFull-timePosted Jul 29, 2026

 

This is a remote role, but it is only open to candidates located in the U.S. and authorized to work in the U.S.

 

Why Work Here

  • Headquarters is in Charlotte, NC
  • Recently expanded to nearshore
  • isolved ranked for SMB Payroll in 2023 Sapient Report
  • Voted top places to work in USA 2023

 

Job Description

The isolved Principal Software Engineer, Platform Optimization designs and implements complex functionality. Provides frequent guidance and support to other developers, is subject matter expert of multiple application areas, and plays a leadership role on one or more scrum teams. The successful candidate will participate on an agile team to estimate and groom backlog items. They will be responsible for ensuring that the end product meets the minimum quality standards, is fully functional, and user-friendly.

 

Core Job Duties

  • Serve as primary contact for product owners and external teams.
  • Responsible for production support.
  • Primary responsibility for the team's scrum master role, allowing Expert Software Engineer, Principal QA and/or developers to serve in this capacity when appropriate.
  • Develop and maintain user interface controls, business logic, and SQL Server stored procedures.
  • Participate on agile team to estimate and groom backlog items, plan development activities, and improve the development process.
  • Develop functionality using the isolved coding standards
  • Work with business analysts to clarify requirements and debug problems.
  • Responsible for reaching out for outside help if the team is not able to solve developer's problem(s).
  • Investigate third-level support requests.

 

Minimum Qualifications

  • Remote | U.S.-Based Candidates Only
  • 10+ years of relevant web application/services development
  • 10+ years large enterprise or e-business systems experience
  • Ability to work independently to research and solve complex problems.
  • Strong skills with: Azure, MIcroservice Architecture, C#, SQL, Unit Testing, .NET, Javascript, HTML
  • Knockout, Angular, Azure CosmosDB or other NoSQL database
  • Pub/Sub and asynchronous messaging
  • Docker
  • MVVM
  • Experience with large (500+ database table) system development a plus
  • Eager to learn and grow
  • BS or BA degree preferred

 

About isolved

solved is a leading provider of human capital management (HCM) solutions that combines modern technology with expert services and support. Purpose-built for People Heroes™, isolved gives HR, payroll and benefits leaders the tools and insights to streamline operations and deliver employee experiences that matter. isolved People Cloud™ is a connected HCM platform with built-in artificial intelligence (AI) and analytics that brings together HR, payroll, benefits, workforce management and talent management in one experience. Built on a legacy of 40 years in the market, isolved is trusted by more than 200,000 employers and used by 9 million U.S. employees, representing about one in 20 American workers. Visit www.isolvedhcm.com.

 

EEO Statement

isolved is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. isolved is a progressive and open-minded meritocracy. If you are smart and good at what you do, come as you are.

 

Disability Accommodation

Visit www.isolvedhcm.com/careers for more information regarding our incredible culture and focus on our employee experience. Visit www.isolvedeebenefits.com for a comprehensive list of our employee total rewards offerings.

 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions outlined above.

 

#LI-KJ1

Want jobs like this matched to you?

SimpleCareer scores fresh postings against your résumé so you only see the matches that matter.

Get started free