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Principal Software Engineer

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$137,500 - 182,000 yearly

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Job Description - Principal Software Engineer






Our Mission






Our mission is to SAVE AND IMPROVE LIVES BY EMPOWERING HEALTHCARE CONSUMERS.Come be part of remarkable.









Overview






At HealthEquity, we’re continuously evolving our technology platform to better serve our members, partners, and growing business. As we scale, we are investing in modern, resilient systems that enable innovation, improve efficiency, and ensure we can deliver reliable, high-quality experiences at every touchpoint.

 

We’re hiring a Principal Software Engineer to play a critical role in that journey. This is an opportunity to shape how our technology evolves—leading the design and development of scalable, enterprise-grade systems that support key business capabilities and long-term growth.

 

 

This position is ideal for a hands-on technical leader who thrives in complex environments—someone who can operate at both a strategic and execution level, guiding teams while contributing directly to solutions. You’ll also play a key role in mentoring engineers, elevating technical standards, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

 

 

How you can make a difference  

You will operate at the intersection of technology, product, and business—bringing deep technical expertise while influencing outcomes that directly impact efficiency, scalability, and financial accuracy across the organization.

This is a highly visible role where your contributions will:

  • Accelerate modernization of finance systems (e.g., NetSuite, billing platforms)
  • Improve reliability, scalability, and data integrity of core financial workflows
  • Influence architecture decisions across multiple teams and domains
  • Drive engineering excellence and innovation, including AI-driven productivity

What you’ll be doing 

  • Own architecture and technical direction for key finance initiatives, including Unified Billing and financial integrations
  • Lead cross-team engineering efforts across multiple scrum teams, ensuring alignment on design, standards, and execution
  • Design scalable, resilient systems that handle high-volume financial transactions with strong data consistency and auditability
  • Partner closely with product and business stakeholders to translate complex financial requirements into robust technical solutions
  • Drive modernization efforts, including migration, integration, and optimization of platforms like NetSuite and related systems
  • Mentor and guide engineers and tech leads, elevating technical depth and engineering practices across the organization
  • Influence organization-wide engineering standards, including observability, reliability, security, and performance
  • Identify opportunities for innovation, including applying AI/automation to improve developer productivity and operational efficiency
  • Act as a trusted advisor to leadership, contributing to long-term technical strategy and investment decisions

 

What you will need to be successful 

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (advanced degree preferred)
  • 12–15+ years of software development experience, including 5+ years in a senior technical leadership or lead role
  • Proven experience designing, building, and implementing large-scale, complex enterprise systems
  • Demonstrated track record of driving technical innovation and modernization initiatives
  • Experience in the FinTech or financial systems domain
  • Specialized Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Technical Expertise :

  • Expert-level proficiency in .NET, .NET Core, C#, SQL, and Python
  • Strong experience with cloud-based development, particularly Microsoft Azure
  • Deep expertise in Azure services including:
    • App Service, API Management, Service Bus
    • Application Insights, Application Gateway
    • Event Grid, Key Vault, Azure SQL
  • Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and Git-based version control
  • Experience with distributed systems and messaging frameworks (e.g., RabbitMQ, nServiceBus)
  • Strong experience with relational databases (MySQL, Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server)
  • Expertise with enterprise-grade platforms and frameworks, including IAM, caching, logging, and monitoring
  • Familiarity with data platforms and tools (e.g., Databricks)

Application Development :

  • Experience building and integrating APIs and services using OpenAPI/Swagger and WCF
  • Solid understanding of front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Angular)
  • Strong knowledge of secure software development practices and application security compliance

Engineering Excellence :

  • Experience with code quality, productivity, and testing tools (ReSharper, CodeRush, NCrunch)
  • Familiarity with observability and monitoring tools (e.g., Splunk, Dynatrace)
  • Strong debugging skills with ability to diagnose and resolve complex production issues
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to handle ambiguous, large-scale challenges

Leadership & Collaboration :

  • Excellent leadership and influence skills across teams and organizations
  • Strong communication skills (written and verbal), including ability to present complex technical concepts to leadership and stakeholders
  • Customer-focused mindset with strong collaboration and partnership orientation
  • Ability to mentor engineers and drive engineering best practices and standards

#LI-Remote

This is a remote position.









Salary Range






$137500.00 To $182000.00 / year








Benefits & Perks






The actual compensation offer is determined based on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, and work location. This position will be eligible for performance-based incentives and restricted stock units as part of the total compensation package, in addition to a full range of benefits including:  

  • Medical, dental, and vision 
  • HSA contribution and match 
  • Dependent care FSA match 
  • Uncapped paid time off 
  • Paid parental leave 
  • 401(k) match 
  • Personal and healthcare financial literacy programs 
  • Ongoing education & tuition assistance 
  • Gym and fitness reimbursement 
  • Wellness program incentives 

 

Onboarding & Travel

This is a remote role, with an in-person onboarding training component. New team members must participate in Trailhead, HealthEquity’s immersive onboarding experience Trailhead is designed to foster meaningful connections, support your integration into the organization, and equip you with a strong understanding of our business. Trailhead participation is a key expectation of this role. Trailhead is held onsite at our headquarters once per quarter. HealthEquity covers all required travel and accommodations. 

 

This role may begin with a virtual, self-paced onboarding experience, followed by a mandatory onsite Trailhead session at a later date.

 

HealthEquity is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to team members with qualifying disabilities. Should you be selected for this role and require an accommodation, we will put you in touch with our Benefits Team so you can begin the accommodation request process.









Why work with HealthEquity 






HealthEquity has a vision that by 2030 we will make HSAs as wide-spread and popular as retirement accounts. We are passionate about providing a solution that allows American families to connect health and wealth. Join us and discover a work experience where the person is valued more than the position. Click here to learn more. 

 

You belong at HealthEquity!

HealthEquity, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to being an employer where no matter your background or identity – you feel welcome and included. We ensure equal opportunity for all applicants and employees without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a qualified individual with a disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. HealthEquity is a drug-free workplace. For more information about our EEO policy, or about HealthEquity’s applicant disability accommodation, drug-free-workplace, background check, and E-Verify policies, please visit our Careers page.

 

HealthEquity uses Microsoft Copilot to transcribe screening interviews between candidates and their direct Talent Partner for note taking and interview summaries. By scheduling a screening interview with us, you consent to Microsoft Copilot’s AI technology recording and transcribing your interview with your Talent Partner. This information will be reviewed for accuracy and then used by HealthEquity to summarize the interview, ensure accuracy, and facilitate our hiring process. We take privacy seriously. You have the option to opt out. If you wish to opt out of this Microsoft Copilot transcription, please notify your Talent Partner in advance of the interview. If we do not receive an opt-out request from you, we will assume that you consent to the use of Microsoft Copilot.

 

At HealthEquity, our goal is to save and improve lives by empowering healthcare consumers. This shared purpose inspires everything we do, including how we approach hiring. Our process is designed to get to know the real you: your skills, experiences, and potential to make a difference. We value honesty, originality, and the courage to do the right thing, even when it is not the easiest path. Showing up as your authentic self reflects these values and helps us build something truly remarkable together.

 

As AI is becoming a common tool throughout the application process, we want to be clear about its appropriate use at HealthEquity. Using AI to support resume writing, research, or interview preparation is perfectly acceptable, provided the content is accurate and genuinely represents your qualifications and skills.  For other key parts of our interview process, however, it is important that the ideas, communication, and work you share reflect your own voice, experiences, and thinking. We ask that you participate in our live interviews and complete any assessments without AI assistance unless instructions explicitly indicate otherwise or a specific exception is discussed and approved in advance. This approach ensures fairness, celebrates your individuality, and allows your authentic perspective to shine. Behaviors that do not align with these guidelines may result in disqualification from the hiring process or termination of employment if later discovered. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to learning about the unique contributions only you can bring to HealthEquity.

 

HealthEquity is committed to your privacy as an applicant for employment.  For information on our privacy policies and practices, please visit HealthEquity Privacy.





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