Principal Software Engineer - AI and Insights Platform

About NCR VOYIX NCR Voyix Corporation (NYSE: VYX) is a global platform-powered leader in unified commerce for shopping and dining. Combining a flexible, intelligent platform with end-to-end payments capabilities and services developed through its deep industry experience, NCR Voyix empowers retailers and restaurants to accelerate new possibilities for their operations, experiences and business outcomes. NCR Voyix is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, and serves customers in more than 35 countries worldwide. Position Summary We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Principal Software Developer to lead the design, development, and delivery of next-generation AI-powered applications and enterprise data platforms. This role requires deep expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) , Databricks , Generative AI/AI Agents , and modern Full Stack Development . As a Principal Developer, you will provide technical leadership across architecture, engineering standards, cloud modernization, AI adoption, data platform integration, and application development. You will collaborate with product, data engineering, analytics, and business stakeholders to build scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions. Key Responsibilities AI & Machine Learning Solutions Design and build enterprise-grade AI and Generative AI solutions leveraging LLMs, AI Agents, RAG architectures, vector databases, and prompt engineering. Develop intelligent applications using Google AI services, Vertex AI, Gemini, LangChain, LangGraph, and related AI frameworks. Drive AI platform architecture, governance, observability, and responsible AI practices. Implement scalable AI inference and model deployment pipelines. Full Stack Development Lead development of cloud-native web applications and APIs. Design and implement modern front-end solutions using React, Next.js, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS. Build scalable backend services using Java, Python, Node.js, or similar technologies. Architect microservices and event-driven systems supporting enterprise-scale workloads. Drive best practices in software craftsmanship, code quality, automated testing, and CI/CD. Data Platform & Databricks Design and develop modern data architectures on Databricks Lakehouse platform. Build scalable ETL/ELT pipelines using Databricks, Spark, Delta Lake, and SQL. Optimize data processing performance, governance, lineage, and cost management. Integrate AI workloads with Databricks Data Intelligence Platform. Databricks Genie Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Lead cloud architecture and implementation across GCP services. Develop solutions using: Vertex AI BigQuery Cloud Run Cloud Functions GKE (Google Kubernetes Engine) Pub/Sub Cloud Storage Cloud SQL IAM & Security Services Establish cloud architecture standards, reliability, scalability, and security frameworks. Technical Leadership Serve as a principal technical advisor and mentor to engineering teams. Define architecture standards, development practices, and technology roadmaps. Review solution designs and provide guidance on scalability, resiliency, and maintainability. Partner with Product Management, Data Engineering, Analytics, and Architecture teams to deliver business outcomes. Lead technical evaluations, POCs, and adoption of emerging AI and cloud technologies. Required Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. 10+ years of software development experience with enterprise applications. 5+ years of cloud-native application development experience. 3+ years of hands-on experience with Databricks and Spark ecosystem. 3+ years of experience building AI/ML or Generative AI solutions. Strong expertise in GCP architecture and services. Strong full-stack development experience using modern web technologies. Technical Skills Cloud: GCP, Kubernetes, Docker, Cloud Run, GKE, BigQuery, Vertex AI Data Platforms: Databricks, Delta Lake, Apache Spark, SQL, Data Lakehouse Architecture AI/ML: Generative AI, LLMs, RAG, Vector Databases, LangChain, LangGraph, AI Agents Backend: Python, Java, Node.js, REST APIs, Microservices Frontend: React, Next.js, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS DevOps: GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Terraform, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code Databases: SQL Server, PostgreSQL, BigQuery, NoSQL Platforms Preferred Qualifications Experience developing AI-powered enterprise applications. Experience with retail, payments, commerce, or enterprise analytics platforms. Knowledge of MLOps, Model Monitoring, AI Governance, and Observability. GCP Professional Cloud Architect or Professional Machine Learning Engineer certification. Databricks Certified Data Engineer or Architect certification. Experience leading globally distributed engineering teams. Experience with large-scale data modernization and cloud migration programs. Leadership Competencies Strategic thinker with strong architectural vision. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to influence technical decisions across multiple teams. Strong mentoring and team development capabilities. Results-driven with a focus on innovation, quality, and operational excellence. What Success Looks Like Deliver scalable AI-enabled products and platforms. Establish engineering best practices and architectural standards. Accelerate cloud and data modernization initiatives. Improve developer productivity through automation and platform engineering. Drive innovation through AI, Databricks, and GCP technologies while delivering measurable business value. Offers of employment are conditional upon passage of screening criteria applicable to the job EEO Statement Integrated into our shared values is NCR Voyix’s commitment to equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, military service, genetic information, or any other characteristic or conduct protected by law. NCR Voyix is committed to being a globally inclusive company where all people are treated fairly, recognized for their individuality, promoted based on performance and encouraged to strive to reach their full potential. We believe in understanding and respecting differences among all people. Every individual at NCR Voyix has an ongoing responsibility to respect and support a globally diverse environment. Statement to Third Party Agencies To ALL recruitment agencies: NCR Voyix only accepts resumes from agencies on the preferred supplier list. Please do not forward resumes to our applicant tracking system, NCR Voyix employees, or any NCR Voyix facility. 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