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Principal Software Engineer

Role overview

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of software engineering experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Deep experience designing, developing, and implementing complex software solutions in enterprise or large-scale environments
  • Strong expertise in software architecture, system design, and managing multiple interfaces and dependencies
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

  • Lead technical design and architecture for complex applications, integrations, and enhancements
  • Develop and deliver software solutions that meet functional and non-functional requirements
  • Partner with Product Managers, Product Owners, Scrum Masters, QA, and architects to clarify requirements and shape practical solutions
  • Drive improvements to engineering standards, code quality, documentation, testing, deployment automation, and operational support practices

About the company

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QVC

Retail

We deliver the joy of discovery through the power of relationships. Every day, we engage millions of shoppers in a journey of discovery through an ever-changing collection of familiar brands and fresh new products, from home and fashion to beauty, electronics, and jewelry. Along the way, we connect shoppers to interesting personalities, engaging stories, and award-winning customer service. Based in West Chester, Pa., and founded in 1986, QVC has retail operations in the U.S., the U.K., Germany, Japan and Italy. Worldwide, QVC engages millions of shoppers via 12 broadcast networks and multiple streaming services, websites, mobile apps, and social pages. QVC is part of Qurate Retail GroupSM, a select group of seven leading retail brands that believe in a Third Way to Shop® – beyond transactional ecommerce or traditional brick-and-mortar stores – for customers who crave engaging shopping experiences. In addition to being a world leader in video commerce, Qurate Retail Group is among the top ecommerce retailers in North America (according to Digital Commerce 360) and is a leader in mobile commerce and social commerce.

Company details

Company typeXLarge
IndustryRetail
Company size10001

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Job description

Working at QVC Group means joining a live social shopping company with incredible teams, ambitious projects and amazing careers. QVC Group, Inc. is a Fortune 500 company with six leading retail brands - QVC®, HSN®, Ballard Designs®, Frontgate®, Garnet Hill® and Grandin Road®.

Your Opportunity, Your Team

The Principal Software Engineer supports QVC, and leads complex software design, architecture, and engineering standards across critical technology solutions.

In this role, you’ll be a senior individual contributor who solves complex technical problems, shapes scalable and reliable solutions, and helps modernize systems that support the business. You’ll work across product, engineering, QA, and architecture partners to turn requirements into well-designed software, improve developer productivity, and raise the quality of engineering delivery.

This is a strong fit for an expert-level engineer who brings deep technical judgment, works independently, and influences others through expertise. You’ll help drive results with speed, lead with agility as priorities evolve, and create our future by identifying better ways to build, integrate, and support technology at scale.

Where You'll Work

This role is remote; job seekers must reside in one of the following states to be considered: PA, NJ, DE. This role may require you to be on site at our West Chester, PA as needed. Relocation assistance is not available for this role.

What You'll Do

  • Lead technical design and architecture for complex applications, integrations, and enhancements

  • Develop and deliver software solutions that meet functional and non-functional requirements

  • Partner with Product Managers, Product Owners, Scrum Masters, QA, and architects to clarify requirements and shape practical solutions

  • Drive improvements to engineering standards, code quality, documentation, testing, deployment automation, and operational support practices

  • Identify opportunities to modernize legacy systems, improve stability and availability, and increase developer efficiency

  • Facilitate design and code reviews and serve as a technical resource for engineers across the team

  • Troubleshoot complex production and integration issues and help drive durable resolutions

What You'll Bring

  • 8+ years of software engineering experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience

  • Deep experience designing, developing, and implementing complex software solutions in enterprise or large-scale environments

  • Strong expertise in software architecture, system design, and managing multiple interfaces and dependencies

  • Experience improving engineering practices across code quality, SDLC, testing, DevOps, documentation, and operational readiness

  • Ability to work independently, solve complex technical problems, and influence technical decisions across teams

  • Strong communication skills and experience partnering with technical and non-technical stakeholders

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience

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Our Total Rewards package includes benefits you’ll love such as competitive compensation, paid time off, an employee assistance program, parental leave, paid volunteer hours, and amazing company discounts! In our US market, you can also expect health care benefits starting on day 1, 401(k), and tuition reimbursement benefits.

QVC Group is committed to inclusion and belonging for all and ensuring that our workplace provides equal employment opportunities for all team members and candidates and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. As an equal opportunity employer, QVC Group is committed to a barrier-free employment process. If you need reasonable accommodations/support throughout, please contact us at workwithus@qvcgrp.com for assistance.

If provided, salary ranges are a general guideline only, and actual salaries will vary and are based on factors such as a candidate's qualifications, skills, experience, and geographic location as well as business and market conditions.

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