Full Job Description
OverviewAt 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 evolvesleading 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 environmentssomeone 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 businessbringing 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)
12 615+ 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