Q2
Financial Technology
PrincipalEngineer
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“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.
Expert problem-solving; Expert analytical
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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