Principal Full Stack Engineer Jobs in Alabama
Principal Full Stack Engineer jobs in Alabama are available now at employers like Northrop Grumman, PeopleTec, and Oasys and other employers across Huntsville, Birmingham, and Maxwell and other Alabama metros, from entry level to senior. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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deciBel Research has an immediate opening for a Mid-level Full-stack Software Engineer in Huntsville, AL.
Position Description:
Full-stack software development team member using an agile SCRUM development process to develop software products for a large defense system. The software engineer develops, maintains, and enhances complex and diverse software systems (e.g. processing-intensive analytics, novel algorithm development, manipulation of large data sets, container management and real-time systems) based upon documented requirements. Reviews and develops automated software, tests software components for adherence to the design requirements, and documents test results. Resolves software problem reports. Provides specific input to the software components of system design to include hardware/software tradeoffs, software reuse, and use of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) in place of new development and conducts requirements analysis and synthesis from system level to individual software components.
Education Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
Experience Requirements:
- 3+ years of relevant experience programming in C++ is required
- Must have experience in all phases of the software lifecycle: specification, design, implementation, integration, debug, and maintenance
- Must have familiarity with SCRUM-based Agile processes and experience with source code control tools (preferably Git)
- Must have familiarity with a structured process-driven software development environment including peer reviews of all work products, using a revision control system, defect tracking, and build release practices
- Experience with applied automated testing techniques including unit and integration testing is required
Special Skills Desired:
- Experience in the use of tools, including JIRA, Confluence, Gitlab, VS Code, SonarCube, and Cameo preferred
- Experience with multi-threaded and real-time processing, scheduling, synchronization and memory management is desired
- Experience with applied automated testing development, including Google Test, is preferred
- Experience with Containers and Kubernetes is preferred
- Experience with development in Linux is preferred
Applicant selected must have an active Secret security clearance. Must be a U.S. Citizen.
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Where Alabama roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Principal Full Stack Engineer Job Market in Alabama
A snapshot from current Alabama openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Northrop Grumman9
- PeopleTec6
- Oasys4O
- Lockheed Martin4
- Nightwing3N
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software6
- Aerospace & Defense5
- Investment & Asset Management2
- Consulting & Professional Services2
- Accounting & Auditing1
What Alabama Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in principal full stack engineer jobs across Alabama.
- 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
Principal Full Stack Engineer Jobs in Alabama: Frequently Asked Questions
How many principal full stack engineer jobs are there in Alabama?
There are 63+ principal full stack engineer openings in Alabama on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Huntsville, Birmingham, and Maxwell. New positions post regularly as employers across Alabama hire.
How much do principal full stack engineers make in Alabama?
Principal full stack engineers in Alabama earn a median of about $122,540 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $71,590 for the lowest 10% to over $175,330 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which Alabama cities have the most principal full stack engineer jobs?
Huntsville, Birmingham, and Maxwell have the most principal full stack engineer openings in Alabama right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire principal full stack engineers in Alabama?
Alabama principal full stack engineer roles are posted by Northrop Grumman, PeopleTec, and Oasys and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote principal full stack engineer jobs in Alabama?
Yes. About 16% of principal full stack engineer openings tied to Alabama are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Alabama metros.
How do I apply for principal full stack engineer jobs in Alabama?
You can apply to principal full stack engineer jobs in Alabama directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Alabama location, then apply to each one that fits.
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