Principal Software Engineer - Connectors & Integrations

About the Role

We are seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join Avalara's Connectors & Integrations team. This remote position offers you the opportunity to build and evolve high-quality connectors that integrate Avalara services with third-party ERPs and commerce platforms. Your architectural decisions will significantly impact our global operations, processing tens of billions of API calls annually.

What You'll Do

• Champion AI-accelerated engineering practices to enhance productivity and quality.
• Lead the integration architecture for connectors linking Avalara services with major ERPs and commerce platforms.
• Define and enforce canonical patterns across connector codebases to ensure reliability and security.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business and regulatory needs into scalable integration contracts.
• Instrument connectors for observability, establishing metrics and structured logs to improve operability.
• Mentor teams as a hands-on technical leader, guiding design reviews and build-vs-buy decisions.
• Model integration workflows and ensure seamless data flow between systems, minimizing latency.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
• 15+ years of experience in building large-scale integrations and connectors.
• Expertise in API design, authentication protocols, and data interchange formats.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Java, C#, Go, Node.js, or Python.
• Experience with cloud-native technologies, including containers, CI/CD, and security best practices.
• Strong background in event-driven architectures and data processing patterns.

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with tax and e-invoicing systems like AvaTax and ELR.
• Experience with platforms such as NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, and Shopify.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation package with bonuses and paid time off.
• Health and wellness benefits, including medical and life insurance.
• An inclusive culture that values diversity and equity.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Flexible remote work environment.