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Build to something to be proud of.
Captivation has built a reputation on providing customers exactly what is needed in a timely manner. Our team of engineers take pride in what they develop and constantly innovate to provide the best solution. Captivation is looking for software developers who can get stuff done while making a difference in support of the mission to protect our country.
Description
Captivation Software has an immediate need for a Full Stack Developer to support Reporting Tool Suite Sustainment efforts. Support will focus on development and sustainment of the the project's tool. The project is a focus on a high-performance geospatial collaboration tool that provides a single repository for formal and informal finished intelligence products. Efforts will include creating enhancements for the project based on high-priority mission needs, as well as maintenance/sustainment of the existing code base.
Candidates will be required to work a rotating pager schedule for emergency 24/7 call-in support as required (roughly 1 week out of every 3-4 weeks). Staff may charge 4 additional hours for the week they are on call in addition to hours worked. On average, the first team is paged for after-hours support approximately once every couple of months with most issues resolvable by phone.
Requirements
Security Clearance:
- Must currently hold a Top Secret/SCI U.S. Government security clearance with a favorable Polygraph, therefore all candidates must be a U.S. citizen
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
- A minimum of three (3) years of experience in software development/engineering, including requirements analysis, software development, installation, integration, evaluation, enhancement, maintenance, testing, or problem diagnosis/resolution.
- Master's degree can be substituted for two (2) years experience
Required Skills:
- Java 8+
- C/C++
- Scripting (python, bash, php)
- Apache Tomcat
- Elasticsearch
- Oracle
- Spring Boot
- RESTful web services
- Solr
- Comfortable working in a Linux environment
- Understanding, maintaining, and troubleshooting interfaces between multiple applications
Desired Skills:
- Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- Primefaces
- Quarkus
- Node.js
- Lex/Yacc
- Basic sysadmin skills (managing cron jobs, selinux, etc.)
- Agency reporting and dissemination tools
- Agency classification policies
- Working in an agile environment using JIRA and Confluence
This position is open for direct hires only. We will not consider candidates from third party staffing/recruiting firms.
Benefits
- Annual Salary: $130,000 - $270,000 (Depends on the Years of Experience)
- Up to 20% 401k contribution (No Matching Required and Vested from Day 1)
- Above Market Hourly Rates
- $3,600 HSA Contribution
- 6 Weeks Paid Time Off
- Company Paid Employee Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance/Life Insurance/Short-Term & Long-Term Disability/AD&D
Build to something to be proud of.
Captivation has built a reputation on providing customers exactly what is needed in a timely manner. Our team of engineers take pride in what they develop and constantly innovate to provide the best solution. Captivation is looking for software developers who can get stuff done while making a difference in support of the mission to protect our country.
Description
Captivation Software has an immediate need for a Full Stack Developer to support Reporting Tool Suite Sustainment efforts. Support will focus on development and sustainment of the the project's tool. The project is a focus on a high-performance geospatial collaboration tool that provides a single repository for formal and informal finished intelligence products. Efforts will include creating enhancements for the project based on high-priority mission needs, as well as maintenance/sustainment of the existing code base.
Candidates will be required to work a rotating pager schedule for emergency 24/7 call-in support as required (roughly 1 week out of every 3-4 weeks). Staff may charge 4 additional hours for the week they are on call in addition to hours worked. On average, the first team is paged for after-hours support approximately once every couple of months with most issues resolvable by phone.
Requirements
Security Clearance:
- Must currently hold a Top Secret/SCI U.S. Government security clearance with a favorable Polygraph, therefore all candidates must be a U.S. citizen
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
- A minimum of three (3) years of experience in software development/engineering, including requirements analysis, software development, installation, integration, evaluation, enhancement, maintenance, testing, or problem diagnosis/resolution.
- Master's degree can be substituted for two (2) years experience
Required Skills:
- Java 8+
- C/C++
- Scripting (python, bash, php)
- Apache Tomcat
- Elasticsearch
- Oracle
- Spring Boot
- RESTful web services
- Solr
- Comfortable working in a Linux environment
- Understanding, maintaining, and troubleshooting interfaces between multiple applications
Desired Skills:
- Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- Primefaces
- Quarkus
- Node.js
- Lex/Yacc
- Basic sysadmin skills (managing cron jobs, selinux, etc.)
- Agency reporting and dissemination tools
- Agency classification policies
- Working in an agile environment using JIRA and Confluence
This position is open for direct hires only. We will not consider candidates from third party staffing/recruiting firms.
Benefits
- Annual Salary: $130,000 - $270,000 (Depends on the Years of Experience)
- Up to 20% 401k contribution (No Matching Required and Vested from Day 1)
- Above Market Hourly Rates
- $3,600 HSA Contribution
- 6 Weeks Paid Time Off
- Company Paid Employee Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance/Life Insurance/Short-Term & Long-Term Disability/AD&D
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Who's Hiring
- BNY20
- Discord10
- Booz Allen Hamilton8
- Citi6
- Deloitte6
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software41
- Science & Research9
- Manufacturing5
- Banking & Financial Services5
- Investment & Asset Management5
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in principal full stack engineer jobs.
- 8 or more years of full stack engineering experience with demonstrated technical leadership
- Deep proficiency in at least one backend language such as Go, Java, Python, or Node.js alongside a modern frontend framework
- Hands-on experience designing and operating distributed systems at production scale
- Proficiency with cloud platforms including AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure and their managed services
- Experience defining API contracts, data models, and system boundaries across multiple product teams
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or equivalent demonstrated experience
Tips for Your Principal Full Stack Engineer Job Search
Show system ownership not just contributions
At the principal level, hiring managers want to see that you drove architectural decisions end-to-end. Rewrite resume bullets to name the system you owned, the scale it operated at, and the measurable outcome your design choices produced.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists principal full stack engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Tailor your stack to each posting
Principal roles often have a primary stack buried three paragraphs into the description. Pull out the exact framework versions and cloud providers mentioned, then mirror that language in your resume summary so automated screeners flag your application as a match.
Build a portfolio of architecture decision records
A GitHub repo full of code tells a mid-level story. Attach architecture decision records or design documents to your portfolio to demonstrate the cross-functional reasoning and long-horizon thinking that distinguish principal engineers from senior ones.
Prepare a staff-to-principal promotion narrative
Interviewers for principal roles routinely ask how you influenced engineers who did not report to you. Prepare two or three specific examples where you shifted team direction, mentored a senior engineer through a hard problem, or resolved a cross-team technical conflict.
Negotiate scope before negotiating compensation
After an offer, ask the hiring manager to clarify what the role owns in the first year: which systems, which roadmap decisions, and which teams you partner with. Misaligned scope is the top reason principal engineers leave within eighteen months, so get it in writing before you accept.
Principal Full Stack Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most principal full stack engineers?
The companies hiring the most principal full stack engineers right now include BNY, Discord, and Booz Allen Hamilton, with the largest share of openings in California, New York, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Demand is concentrated in fintech, enterprise SaaS, and healthtech, though openings appear across most major industries.
How many principal full stack engineer jobs are remote?
About 68% of principal full stack engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, making it one of the more flexible senior engineering roles on the market. Sub-specializations in platform engineering, API design, and cloud infrastructure tend to carry the highest remote availability, while roles tied to on-site product teams or regulated industries more often require in-person presence.
How do you become a principal full stack engineer?
You become a principal full stack engineer by progressively owning larger and more complex systems, not just writing code. Start by volunteering to lead design reviews and document architectural decisions at the senior level. Build a reputation for mentoring other engineers and influencing cross-team technical direction. Consistently tie your technical choices to business outcomes, and actively seek projects that require coordinating with product, data, and infrastructure teams simultaneously.
Can you get hired as a principal full stack engineer with limited senior experience?
You can get hired at the principal level with limited traditional seniority if you can demonstrate principal-level impact through other evidence. Open source maintainership, published architecture decision records, a well-documented side project operating at scale, or a strong internal promotion case all substitute for years of title-matching experience. Focus your application on what you have built and how others relied on your technical judgment, not on the job titles you have held.
What does the principal full stack engineer interview process look like?
The principal full stack engineer interview process typically runs four to six rounds and includes a recruiter screen, a technical phone screen focused on system design, a coding round testing algorithmic depth, and a system design round where you architect a large-scale distributed feature. Most loops also include a cross-functional or leadership round where you walk through past decisions you made under ambiguity, followed by a final conversation with an engineering director or VP.
Where can I find and apply to principal full stack engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to principal full stack engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your stack and experience level, then apply directly to each one that fits. Every listing links to the application so you can move quickly on openings that align with what you are looking for.
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