Sr. Principal Full Stack Software Engineer – Data Analytics | Ridgefield, CT | $140k–$210k

💻 Sr. Principal / Lead Software Engineer – Full Stack (Data Analytics)

📍 Location: Ridgefield, Connecticut (Hybrid – 2–3 days onsite per week)
🏢 Industry: Pharmaceutical / Biotech / Data & AI
🎓 Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, MIS, or related field
💼 Experience Level: Mid–Senior / Principal (7–10+ years)
🚫 Visa Sponsorship: Not available
🚚 Relocation: Available for ideal candidate
💰 Compensation: $140,000 – $210,000 base salary + full benefits + bonus eligibility
🕓 Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent

🌟 The Opportunity

Join a world-class Enterprise Data, AI & Platforms (EDP) organization on a mission to harness the power of data and artificial intelligence to transform global healthcare.

As a Full Stack Software Engineer (Lead or Principal level), you’ll design and deliver cloud-native data analytics applications that power advanced insights, innovation, and decision-making across a global enterprise. This role offers the chance to work across the entire stack — from scalable back-end systems and APIs to dynamic data visualizations — while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced, agile environment.

If you’re passionate about building modern data-driven applications and leading technical excellence, this is your opportunity to make a measurable impact on the future of healthcare and digital innovation.

🧭 Key Responsibilities

  • Full Stack Development: Design, develop, and maintain cloud-based applications and services, encompassing front-end and back-end systems.

  • Data Analytics Engineering: Build and optimize data pipelines (ETL/ELT) using tools such as AWS Glue, Databricks, and dbt.

  • Architecture Integration: Develop serverless back-end solutions using AWS Lambda, API Gateway, and related technologies.

  • Visualization & Insights: Build intuitive dashboards and visualization layers using Tableau or Power BI.

  • DevOps & Automation: Leverage Git, Jenkins, Docker, and Kubernetes to automate builds, testing, and deployments.

  • Agile Collaboration: Work closely with product owners and cross-functional teams in an agile environment to deliver iterative, high-value releases.

  • Quality & Testing: Implement robust testing frameworks and continuous integration pipelines to ensure reliability and scalability.

  • Mentorship & Leadership: Guide junior developers, contribute to architectural decisions, and champion best practices across engineering teams.

🧠 Required Skills & Experience

7+ years of professional software development experience, including full-stack data analytics applications.
✅ Proven experience in cloud environments (AWS required) — strong knowledge of Lambda, API Gateway, S3, Glue, and Databricks.
✅ Solid experience building data pipelines (ETL/ELT) using AWS Glue, Databricks, and dbt.
✅ Hands-on expertise with frontend visualization tools like Tableau and Power BI.
✅ Familiarity with containerization and continuous deployment tools (Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins).
✅ Working knowledge of API integration, serverless architectures, and data security best practices.
✅ Strong communication skills, collaborative mindset, and the ability to mentor and inspire technical teams.

💡 Preferred Skills & Attributes

⭐ Background in pharmaceutical or digital healthcare technology (preferred, not required).
⭐ Experience in agile environments, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration.
⭐ Familiarity with software testing frameworks, QA automation, and CI/CD pipelines.
⭐ A passion for data, AI, and modern analytics solutions that drive business transformation.
⭐ Ability to balance hands-on technical work with strategic architectural leadership.

💰 Compensation & Benefits

💵 Base Salary: $140,000 – $210,000 (commensurate with experience)
🎯 Bonus: Role-based and/or performance incentive
💎 Benefits Include:

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage

  • 401(k) with company match

  • Paid holidays, vacation, and flexible hybrid work schedule

  • Professional development, mobility, and career growth opportunities

  • Relocation assistance for the ideal candidate

🧩 Candidate Snapshot

  • Experience: 7–10+ years full-stack development (data analytics focus)

  • Core Skills: AWS Cloud | ETL/ELT | Databricks | dbt | Tableau | Power BI | Lambda | API Gateway | DevOps

  • Seniority: Lead or Principal Engineer

  • Work Arrangement: 2–3 days onsite in Ridgefield, CT

  • Travel: Occasional

🌍 Why This Role Matters

This role sits at the intersection of software engineering, data analytics, and AI innovation — driving systems that shape the way global teams make data-driven decisions in research, medicine, and operations. You’ll collaborate with visionary technologists and scientists to build solutions that turn complex data into actionable intelligence — ultimately improving lives around the world.

🚀 Ready to engineer the future of data-driven healthcare?
Join a global organization where technology, data, and purpose intersect to deliver meaningful impact — one application at a time.