Hiring: Principal Engineer Company: Thomson Reuters Location: Washington, DC Job Posted Time: 2026-09-12 17:58:14 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords: C#/.NET Core, AWS, Distributed Systems, APIs, Cloud-Native Applications, AI Strategy, Technical Leadership, Architecture Design, Scalability, Performance, Tax & Accounting Software Experience: - Hands-on Principal Engineer with strong, recent experience in C#/.NET Core and AWS - Proven track record designing and delivering large-scale, production systems - Demonstrated Principal-level ownership of architecture, distributed services, APIs, cloud-native applications, and technical direction - Experience providing technical leadership, mentoring, and direction to software engineers at all levels - Background in establishing technical governance standards, coding standards, design patterns, and development methodologies - Experience assessing technology risks, evaluating trade-offs, and making informed architectural decisions - Thought leadership experience representing companies as a technical expert in industry forums, conferences, and events Required Skills: - C#/.NET Core - AWS - Architecture and distributed services design - API development - Cloud-native application development - Technical leadership and mentoring - Technical governance and standards enforcement - Technical roadmap and architectural design - Problem solving and troubleshooting - Effective communication and documentation - Cross-functional collaboration with Product, Engineering, Security, QA, Data, and Operations Qualifications: - Ability to work cross-functionally while remaining actively involved in implementation and delivery - Capability to identify opportunities for AI-powered product features and enhancements - Commitment to continuous learning and staying abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices - Ability to communicate technical concepts and decisions clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders - Candidates not located in the Washington, DC area must be willing and able to travel to the Washington, DC office Compensation: Not specified Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don’t miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!