Principal System Engineer

TEKsystems
$50.00 - $65.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Hawaii, Honolulu
Aug 13, 2025
Principal System Engineer Location: Remote(Must reside in Hawai'i; occasional on-site meetings required) At TEKsystems we are supporting a local organization seeking a Principal Systems Engineer. The Principal System Engineer is a strategic technical leader responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise technology solutions. This role demands deep expertise in software architecture, system integration, and business process alignment to ensure high-quality, scalable, and efficient technology delivery. Ideal candidates are both architects and hands-on engineers who thrive in high-scale environments and possess strong technical judgment, business acumen, and influential communication skills. If interested please apply and one of our recruiters will contact you. Key Responsibilities Design Solutions: * Lead cross-functional technical projects with high complexity and impact. * Translate business needs into scalable technology solutions. * Evaluate system options, risks, and trade-offs; make build vs. buy recommendations. * Collaborate with data architects to identify optimal data sources and integration strategies. * Participate in vendor evaluations and manage ongoing vendor solutions. Deliver Solutions: * Lead technical design and development of application components. * Create reusable frameworks and design patterns for application teams. * Act as a subject matter expert in hands-on development and issue resolution. Drive Solution Quality: * Define and enforce solution quality standards and development guidelines. * Lead code reviews and software inspections. * Contribute to enterprise architecture principles and standards. Team Development: * Mentor and coach team members on advanced technical topics. * Provide leadership to foster best practices and continuous improvement. Additional Duties: * Review and contribute to business solution requirements. * Participate in short-term planning and long-term roadmap development. * Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Education & Experience Minimum: * Bachelor's degree in a technical or business-related field. * 7-10 years of experience in software architecture, application development, and systems analysis. Preferred: * Master's degree or higher. * 10+ years of relevant experience. Professional Skills Minimum: * Broad understanding of information systems and software architecture. * Advanced programming skills and knowledge of distributed systems and object-oriented design. Preferred: * Deep hands-on expertise in one or more areas: full-stack development, cloud-native applications, microservices, or system integration. * Experience in healthcare technology domains (e.g., health plan management, clinical integration, interoperability). This is a newly created role with significant influence over technical direction and strategy. The Principal System Engineer will have the opportunity to shape the role and contribute meaningfully to the organization's success. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $65.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Honolulu,HI. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Aug 26, 2025. h4>About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.