Q2

Financial Technology

PrincipalEngineer

$220–350k ~AI est. Austin, Texas, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Principal Engineer at Q2. Skills: Enterprise architecture, Solution design, Systems integration, Technical leadership. Assess technical feasibility. Propose optimal solutions”

What You'll Achieve.

Create impactful solutions; Enhance customer experiences; Enhance business outcomes

Industry & Context.

Financial Technology
Problems you'll solve

Expert problem-solving; Expert analytical

Eligibility Requirements

On-callergency, Flexible hours

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

15+ years of relevant experience, Bachelor’s Degree in Computer, Proficiency in C#, Expert-level web development experience, Understanding of design principles, Understanding of full SDLC, Understanding of service-oriented architecture, Expert problem-solving skills, Expert analytical skills, Expert communication skills, Proven experience contributing to Agile environments, Availability for on-call, Ability to work flexible hours, Fluent written and oral communication in English, Authorized to work for any employer in the U. S.

Nice to Have

Experience with AI, Experience with automation, Experience with modern software development

What You'll Do.

Assess technical feasibility

Propose optimal solutions

Provide architectural guidance

Oversee technical shifts

Design architectures for integration

Design adapters and integrations

Evaluate technical implementations

Improve efficiency and performance

Stay current with advancements

Incorporate advancements into architectures

Lead efforts to optimize solutions

Lead efforts to modernize solutions

Identify re-architecture opportunities

Identify refactoring opportunities

Act as technical advisor

Translate business requirements

Drive alignment across stakeholders

Engage with customers

Provide expert guidance

Provide feedback to P&E

Provide technical mentorship

Foster culture of innovation

Foster culture of improvement

Foster culture of best practices

Participate in architecture reviews

Participate in technical design discussions

Gain hands-on experience

Write code to enhance capabilities

Align code with trends

Understand third-party ecosystem

Guide customers on technology choices

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Technical teams; Product managers; Development teams; Stakeholders; Implementation teams

Communication Scope

Technical advisor; Translate requirements; Customer guidance; Executive advising

Process & Methodology

Agile environments

Full Job Description

# **As passionate about our people as we are about our mission.** **_Why Join Q2?_** Q2 is a leading provider of digital banking and lending solutions to banks, credit unions, alternative finance companies, and fintechs in the U.S. and internationally. Our mission is simple: build strong and diverse communities through innovative financial technology—and we do that by empowering our people to help create success for our customers. **_What Makes Q2 Special?_** Being as passionate about our people as we are about our mission. We celebrate our employees in many ways, including our “Circle of Awesomeness” award ceremony and day of employee celebration among others! We invest in the growth and development of our team members through ongoing learning opportunities, mentorship programs, internal mobility, and meaningful leadership relationships. We also know that nothing builds trust and collaboration like having fun. We hold an annual Dodgeball for Charity event at our Q2 Stadium in Austin, inviting other local companies to play, and community organizations we support to raise money and awareness together. As a **Principal Engineer** , you will provide technology leadership and consultation to both our customers and internal technical teams. You will be responsible for assessing technical feasibility, designing scalable and secure solutions, and driving strategic technical initiatives for our largest clients. You will bridge the gap between business requirements and technical implementation, ensuring seamless integration of enterprise applications, APIs, and third-party services. **Key Responsibilities:** Technology Leadership & Solution Design * Assess the technical feasibility of business requirements and propose optimal solutions. * Provide architectural guidance for complex customer integrations, ensuring scalability and security. * Oversee and drive large technical shifts within enterprise environments. * Design architectures that enable seamless integration between

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