Sr. Principal Backend Software Engineer

Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Corporation company, is seeking a Senior Principal Backend Software Engineer to shape the future of IoT applications for mission-critical equipment. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on innovative technology that directly impacts emergency responders and essential services.

The position focuses on developing Azure-based IoT cloud applications for Fire, Refuse collection, and Concrete mixer markets. As a Senior Principal Backend Engineer, you'll be responsible for designing and implementing high-performance backend services and APIs, while working with cutting-edge cloud technologies and real-time data processing systems.

The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years of backend development experience, with strong expertise in C#, .NET Core, and Azure cloud technologies. You'll work with various database systems, including Azure Data Explorer, SQL, and NoSQL databases, while implementing event-driven architectures and messaging patterns.

What makes this role unique is its impact on critical infrastructure and emergency services. Pierce Manufacturing has over 30,000 apparatuses on the road, making a difference in people's lives every day. You'll be working on systems that help manage and optimize these essential vehicles, directly contributing to public safety and community service.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $101,100 - $166,700, with the final offer depending on experience and qualifications. The role is remote-based (US-Illinois), offering flexibility while working on meaningful projects. You'll be part of a collaborative team using SAFe/Agile methodologies, participating in code reviews, story refinement, and other engineering activities.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior technologist who wants to combine advanced cloud engineering with meaningful real-world impact. You'll be working in a startup-like culture that embraces technical challenges while building systems that help emergency responders and essential services perform their critical duties more effectively.

The role offers significant growth potential within a large, stable organization that maintains a dynamic, innovation-focused environment. If you're passionate about using technology to make a difference and want to work on systems that literally help save lives, this position offers both technical challenges and meaningful impact.