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Principal Software Engineer I

Spectrum

Principal Software Engineer I

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Charlotte, NC, USA

Hybrid

Senior level

eCommerce • Information Technology • Internet of Things • Mobile • On-Demand • Retail • Software

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The Role

Lead modernization of enterprise .NET applications into cloud-native, microservices-based platforms. Define architecture and engineering standards, drive DevSecOps/CI/CD, design scalable GCP/AWS systems, mentor senior engineers, and collaborate with business leaders to align technology investments with customer service and back-office transformation goals.

Summary Generated by Built In

This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.
Shape the future of digital experiences for millions as a Principal Software Engineer I at Spectrum, where you will drive the modernization of essential enterprise applications supporting customer care and back-office operations. Take on a pivotal technical leadership role, guiding the transformation of legacy systems into scalable, cloud-native solutions that power Spectrum's ongoing innovation. Your contributions will directly enhance how Spectrum delivers for its customers and teams.
This position is in an office environment with a hybrid work schedule. Eligible employees can work from home up to one day each week.
How You'll Make an Impact

Lead the architectural modernization of enterprise-scale .NET applications into cloud-native, microservices-based platforms.
Establish technical strategy and engineering standards for cloud adoption, application modernization, and software quality.
Drive digital transformation initiatives supporting customer service operations, call centers, and enterprise back-office teams.
Design scalable, secure, highly available distributed systems leveraging AWS, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and modern cloud services.
Champion DevSecOps, CI/CD automation, infrastructure as code, and engineering best practices across development teams.
Guide teams in adopting modern front-end technologies and API-first architectures.
Lead design reviews, architecture governance, and technical decision-making across multiple product teams.
Evaluate and implement AI-assisted software development tools to improve engineering productivity and code quality.
Mentor senior engineers while fostering a culture of technical excellence, innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.
Partner with business leaders to align technology investments with strategic organizational objectives.

What You'll Bring to Spectrum
Required Qualifications
Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Experience

8+ years of software engineering experience
4-5 years experience with source control tools such as GitLab or GitHub
2-3 years cloud infrastructure management and architecture experience
2-3 years experience with Helm and other Kubernetes management tools

Skills

Expert-level proficiency in C#, ASP.NET, .NET Core/.NET 8+, and object-oriented design principles
Experience building and deploying microservices using containerized architectures
Experience with Google Cloud Platform services including Cloud Run, GKE, Cloud Functions, Pub/Sub, Cloud SQL, and related services
Strong experience with Git-based source control platforms including GitHub, GitLab, Azure DevOps Repos, or Bitbucket and CI/CD Pipelines
Strong front-end development experience using ReactJS, TypeScript, JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, CSS3, and responsive design frameworks.
Experience integrating front-end applications with REST APIs and modern authentication mechanisms.
Knowledge of authentication and authorization technologies including OAuth2, OpenID Connect, SAML, JWT, and Single Sign-On.
Experience with relational and NoSQL databases including SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or DynamoDB.
Strong understanding of application performance optimization, observability, logging, monitoring, and resiliency patterns.
Experience implementing secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC) practices including static code analysis, vulnerability remediation, and secure coding standards.
Experience using AI-assisted development tools such as Kiro, Claude, GitHub Copilot, Amazon Q Developer, or similar technologies to improve engineering productivity and software quality.
Ability to make technical decisions and take ownership of software projects
Adherence to best practices for code development, version control, continuous integration and automation
Exceptional leadership and mentoring skills with experience influencing engineers across multiple teams.
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications
Skills

Experience leading enterprise application modernization programs within large, complex organizations.
Telecommunications, communications, or customer care platform experience.
Experience supporting high-volume call center applications and workforce management solutions.
Experience with workflow automation platforms and robotic process automation technologies such as UiPath, Microsoft Power Automate, Automation Anywhere, or similar platforms.
Experience implementing event streaming solutions using Kafka, RabbitMQ, or cloud-native messaging services.
Experience implementing observability platforms including Splunk, Datadog, Grafana, Prometheus, OpenTelemetry, or Elastic Stack.
Cloud certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Professional certifications, Google Professional Cloud Architect, or equivalent

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Get to Know Us Spectrum is a suite of advanced communications services offered by Charter Communications, the leading broadband and video company in the nation and the fastest growing mobile provider in its footprint, with services available to more than 70 million homes and small to large businesses across 45 states. When you join our team, you'll be keeping customers connected to Seamless Connectivity and Entertainment with Spectrum Internet®, Mobile, TV and Voice products.
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Skills Required

Ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship now or in the future
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
8+ years of software engineering experience
4-5 years experience with source control tools such as GitLab or GitHub
2-3 years cloud infrastructure management and architecture experience
2-3 years experience with Helm and other Kubernetes management tools
Expert-level proficiency in C#, ASP.NET, .NET Core/.NET 8+ and object-oriented design
Experience building and deploying microservices using containerized architectures
Experience with GCP services including Cloud Run, GKE, Cloud Functions, Pub/Sub, Cloud SQL
Strong experience with Git-based source control platforms (GitHub, GitLab, Azure DevOps Repos, Bitbucket) and CI/CD pipelines
Strong front-end development experience using ReactJS, TypeScript, JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, CSS3
Experience integrating front-end applications with REST APIs and modern authentication mechanisms
Knowledge of OAuth2, OpenID Connect, SAML, JWT, and Single Sign-On
Experience with relational and NoSQL databases including SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or DynamoDB
Strong understanding of application performance optimization, observability, logging, monitoring, and resiliency patterns
Experience implementing secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC) practices including static code analysis and vulnerability remediation
Experience using AI-assisted development tools such as Kiro, Claude, GitHub Copilot, Amazon Q Developer
Ability to make technical decisions, take ownership of software projects, and communicate complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Exceptional leadership and mentoring skills with experience influencing engineers across multiple teams
Experience leading enterprise application modernization programs within large, complex organizations
Telecommunications, communications, or customer care platform experience
Experience supporting high-volume call center applications and workforce management solutions
Experience with workflow automation platforms and RPA such as UiPath, Microsoft Power Automate, Automation Anywhere
Experience implementing event streaming solutions using Kafka or RabbitMQ
Experience implementing observability platforms including Splunk, Datadog, Grafana, Prometheus, OpenTelemetry, or Elastic Stack
Cloud certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Google Professional Cloud Architect

What the Team is Saying

Spectrum Compensation & Benefits Highlights

Retirement Support — The retirement program includes a dollar‑for‑dollar 401(k) match up to 6% of pay and an additional 3% company contribution to a Retirement Accumulation Plan for many eligible employees. This structure can make long‑term savings notably valuable.
Healthcare Strength — Multiple national medical options (plus Kaiser in some locations) are available, and certain plans include up to $1,500 in employer‑funded health accounts alongside dental, vision, and 24/7 counseling. These elements indicate broad coverage with meaningful employer support for out‑of‑pocket costs.
Leave & Time Off Breadth — Vacation, sick and personal days, paid holidays, and increasing vacation with tenure are part of the offering. This breadth provides formal time‑off pathways across different needs.

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The Company

HQ: Stamford, CT

100,000 Employees

Year Founded: 1993

What We Do

Spectrum is suite of advanced communications services offered by Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHTR), the leading internet and video provider in the nation and the fastest growing mobile company in our footprint, with services available to more than 70 million homes and businesses across 45 states, supported by our 100% U.S.-based employees*. *At close of the Cox acquisition, Spectrum announced that over the next 18 months, it will fully return legacy Cox's customer service function to the U.S.

Why Work With Us

We connect family, friends, businesses and local communities to fast, reliable Spectrum Internet, Mobile, TV and Phone. When you join our Product & Technology team, you’ll be building the technology that makes it all work together – from enhancing network reliability to creating new, innovative products and protecting customer data.