Principal Software Engineer Data

This is a remote role from anywhere in Canada. NEOGOV is a fast-growing SaaS leader in the Public Sector with a mission to serve the people who serve the people. Our clients use our software to manage their employee lifecycle from hire to retire by streamlining processes in our centralized platform. We are passionate about technology, focused on customer success, and have an entrepreneurial environment where innovation is encouraged and rewarded. NEOGOV is one of the top 50 fastest growing private software companies in the U.
We are looking for top talent to make significant contributions to our products, technology, and customers. As a Staff Software Engineer you will be delivering new features and capabilities to one of our SaaS products. Write production code for critical and complex system components, setting the standard for quality and maintainability. Architect, implement, and improve high-performing, modular software systems using SQL, .
NET, and Angular, with a focus on scalability and fault tolerance. Define and enforce coding standards; conduct code reviews with pattern-oriented feedback that raises quality across teams. Define subsystem test standards and ensure alignment between test coverage and business risk; Lead troubleshooting for critical production issues, performing hands-on debugging while guiding teams through resolution and root cause analysis. Own technical roadmaps affecting multiple teams, proposing and executing foundational technology upgrades. Provide technical guidance that helps teams plan and execute complex work effectively. Ensure critical paths are observable and measurable through hands-on implementation of monitoring and performance tooling. A technical leader who still loves writing code — you lead by building, not just directing. A pragmatist who balances technical excellence with delivery and business constraints. A clear communicator who synthesizes technical vision for audiences ranging from engineers to executive stakeholders. A mentor who elevates the capabilities of entire teams through coaching, code review, and knowledge sharing. 10+ years of professional software engineering experience ~ Experience operating at a staff level or equivalent technical leadership scope ~ NET, SQL Server, and Angular ~ Track record of defining architectural patterns and reusable strategies adopted across teams ~ Experience owning technical roadmaps and driving modernization of large existing systems ~ Deep understanding of automated testing strategies, TDD, and aligning test coverage with business risk ~ Expertise in CI/CD pipeline design and optimization, version control (Git), and Agile methodologies ~ Experience with observability, performance monitoring, and ensuring system reliability at scale ~ Knowledge of SonarQube, Mend, or similar static/code analysis tools ~ Bachelor's in Computer Science, related field, or equivalent work experience Competitive Wages Full Benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.) for full-time employees Paid Parental Leave Remote working opportunities NEOGOV does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, protected military status, or other non-merit factors. Our hiring process may include Artificial Intelligence (AI) screening for keywords and minimum qualifications. LI_REMOTE #