For over two decades, Aspirion has delivered market-leading revenue cycle services. We specialize in collecting challenging payments from third-party payers, focusing on complex denials, aged accounts receivables, motor vehicle accident, workers’ compensation, Veterans Affairs, and out-of-state Medicaid.

At the core of our success is our highly valued team of over 1,400 teammates as reflected in one of our core guiding principles, “Our teammates are the foundation of our success.” United by a shared commitment to client excellence, we focus on achieving outstanding outcomes for our clients, aiming to consistently provide the highest revenue yield in the shortest possible time.

We are committed to creating a results-oriented work environment that is both challenging and rewarding, fostering flexibility, and encouraging personal and professional growth. Joining Aspirion means becoming a part of an industry leading team, where you will have the opportunity to engage with innovative technology, collaborate with a diverse and talented team, and contribute to the success of our hospital and health system partners. Aspirion maintains a strong partnership with Linden Capital Partners, serving as our trusted private equity sponsor.

We are seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead the design and development of scalable, data-informed software systems that power Aspirion’s strategic initiatives. This role blends deep engineering expertise with architectural leadership, focusing on building robust platforms that leverage data to drive intelligent automation, operational excellence, and customer impact.

Key Responsibilities

Architect and implement complex software systems with a strong emphasis on data accessibility, performance, and maintainability.
Lead cross-functional engineering efforts to deliver scalable cloud-native solutions that support analytics, automation, and AI/ML capabilities.
Collaborate with product, data, and infrastructure teams to ensure technical solutions align with business goals and long-term strategy.
Drive engineering excellence through mentorship, code reviews, and technical guidance across multiple teams.
Champion modern software practices, including CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), containerization, and observability.
Promote data-informed decision-making by designing systems that expose meaningful telemetry, metrics, and diagnostic capabilities.
Modernize legacy systems and advocate for platform improvements that enhance developer productivity and system reliability.
Evaluate emerging technologies and frameworks to improve engineering workflows and product delivery.
Influence organizational architecture and technical strategy, balancing short-term deliverables with long-term sustainability.

Requirements

Proven experience designing and building distributed systems in cloud environments (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
Strong proficiency in modern programming languages (e.g., C#, Python, Java, or Go).
Deep understanding of software architecture patterns, including microservices, event-driven systems, and serverless computing.
Experience integrating data platforms (e.g., SQL, NoSQL, Data Lakes) into application architectures.
Familiarity with data governance, security, and compliance standards (HIPAA, NIST, HiTrust).
Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, container orchestration (Docker/Kubernetes), and DevOps practices.
Ability to mentor engineers and elevate team performance through technical leadership.
Strong problem-solving skills and a track record of making sound architectural decisions.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Education And Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
8+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 2–3 years in a senior or principal engineering role.
Experience working in data-rich environments or with data-centric applications is highly desirable.

Benefits

At Aspirion we invest in our employees by offering a full benefits package, including health, dental, vision and life insurance upon hire, matching 401k, competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and incentive programs.

Individual pay is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, job-related skills, experience, education, training, licensure or certifications obtained. Market, location and organizational factors are also considered. In addition to base salary, a competitive benefits package is offered.

Must reside in the United States within one of the states listed below:

Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Hampshire, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin, West Virginia, and Wyoming.

AAP/EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace: Aspirion is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, age, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, gender identity citizenship status, veteran status, disability, or veteran status. Aspirion has a Drug-Free Workplace Policy in effect that is strictly adhered to.

Please note that this position is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening and background check. These steps are part of our standard hiring process to ensure a safe and compliant workplace.