CATHEXIS

Principal Engineer

CATHEXIS

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Remote • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $205,000 - $225,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

Tech Stack

AWSAzureCloudGoogle Cloud PlatformKubernetesMicroservicesPythonReactTerraformVue.js

About the role

  • Design and implement full-stack solutions from concept to deployment, with emphasis on AI/ML applications and modern web architectures
  • Build rapid prototypes and MVPs that demonstrate technical feasibility and business value
  • Architect cloud-native, microservices-based systems using containers and Kubernetes
  • Develop backend services, APIs, frontend interfaces, and supporting infrastructure
  • Implement DevSecOps practices and CI/CD pipelines for rapid, secure delivery
  • Collaborate directly with stakeholders to understand problems and articulate solutions
  • Make pragmatic technology choices that balance innovation with delivery speed
  • Document architectural decisions and technical approaches for knowledge transfer
  • Contribute to Labs culture: bias toward action, learning from failure, resourcefulness, fear nothing – attack everything

Requirements

  • U.S. Citizenship (required for government contract work; must be clearable for Government investigation
  • 7+ years of software engineering experience with demonstrated full-stack delivery capability
  • Strong proficiency in Python for backend development and AI/ML implementation
  • Experience with modern frontend frameworks (React, Vue, or similar)
  • Hands-on experience designing and implementing microservices architectures
  • Practical knowledge of container orchestration (Kubernetes) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
  • Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform preferred) and DevSecOps practices
  • Understanding of CI/CD pipelines, GitOps workflows, and automated testing
  • Proven ability to translate business problems into technical solutions
  • Excellent communication skills with technical and non-technical audiences
  • Comfort with ambiguity, rapid iteration, and learning through experimentation
Benefits
  • Performance Bonuses
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) Plan (Traditional and ROTH)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off
  • 11 Federal Holidays
  • Parental Leave
  • Commute Benefits
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Training & Development
  • Wellness Program
  • Community Outreach Initiatives

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
Pythonfull-stack developmentmicroservices architecturecontainer orchestrationKubernetesAWSAzureGCPinfrastructure as codeTerraform
Soft skills
communication skillsproblem-solvingcollaborationadaptabilityresourcefulnesslearning from failurepragmatic decision-makingknowledge transfercomfort with ambiguityrapid iteration