Principal Systems Engineer

Build your future with Sovos.

If you're seeking a career where innovation meets impact, you've come to the right place. As a global leader, Sovos is transforming tax compliance from a business requirement to a force for growth while revolutionizing how businesses navigate the ever-changing regulatory landscape.

At Sovos, we're dedicated to more than just solving compliance challenges – we're committed to making a positive and lasting difference in everything we do. Our teams operate on the modern edge of digital technology, working not only to solve complex business challenges but also to enrich our personal, professional, and local communities.

Our purpose-built systems provide the tools you need to thrive in a world where governments demand increased visibility, faster reporting and greater control over business processes. Excited about the possibilities? So are we!

Don’t worry if you don't check all the boxes – apply anyway! We're focused on hiring the right people, not just the "right" resume. It's not about what you've done elsewhere; it's all about what you're capable of doing here.

The Work You'll Do:

As a Principal Systems Engineer, you will provide comprehensive technical leadership for all technologies and systems within the systems engineering domain at Sovos. In this role, you will guide and support the team and department with technology decisions, long-term architectural design, system compliance solutions, and project implementation. You will actively contribute to collaborative efforts within and across teams and deliver technology presentations and business cases to governance and leadership boards.

You will ensure that system design and requirements align with business objectives, and team practices adhere to high-quality coding and engineering principles. Additionally, you will mentor colleagues on systems engineering best practices, develop plans for hardening system standards, and lead automation efforts for systems engineering deployments. This role exemplifies technical excellence, inclusiveness, teamwork, and a customer-focused approach. You will also provide leadership, technical direction, and oversight as your team delivers impactful technology solutions.

More specifically, you will:

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and manage server-related issues, ensuring platforms are optimized and incidents are resolved efficiently.
• Design, implement, and optimize system architectures, including UCS Blade Server virtualization, PowerMax storage, F5 load balancers, NSX virtual networking, Rubrik backup, and automation tools like Puppet, Python, and Terraform.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (architecture, product development, systems administration, and engineering) to deliver end-to-end technical solutions that meet business needs.
• Lead automation efforts and standardize deployments using best practices to enhance efficiency and scalability.
• Create and maintain detailed technical documentation, including design diagrams, disaster recovery plans, and operational procedures.
• Use JIRA for task management, service fulfillment, and CAB updates while adhering to industry best practices for multi-tier solutions across sites and data centers.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and support to ensure adherence to systems engineering best practices and continuous improvement.

What We Need From You

• 10+ years in IT, server design, virtualization, and storage/backup solutions.
• Expertise in SaaS applications, n-tier architecture, and enterprise system design.
• Strong understanding of server, storage, and network management, including routing, firewalling, ACLs, and NSX virtual deployments.
• Proficiency in automation tools such as Puppet, Python, Terraform, and experience with JIRA.
• Advanced troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities for complex enterprise architectures.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and mentorship abilities.
• Detail-oriented, highly responsible, and motivated team player.
• Capable of setting and managing priorities effectively.
• Advanced English Skills.

What Does Sovos Offer You?

The tools to enhance your life - because we want you to enjoy your life outside of work and inside

• Flexible Time-Off
• Comprehensive Health benefits
• Meal Vouchers to assist with food expenses
• Bi-Weekly Meeting Free Days
• Mentoring Programs
• Globally recognized Training and Development programs
• Virtual English Club through Rosetta Stone, and more!

Sovos is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment that celebrates diversity and where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees.  We do not discriminate against race, color, religions, national origin, age, sex, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic provided by law.  At Sovos, all employees are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work.

 Company Background

Sovos is a global provider of tax, compliance and trust solutions and services that enable businesses to navigate an increasingly regulated world with true confidence. Purpose-built for always-on compliance capabilities, our scalable IT-driven solutions meet the demands of an evolving and complex global regulatory landscape. Sovos’ cloud-based software platform provides an unparalleled level of integration with business applications and government compliance processes.

More than 100,000 customers in 100+ countries – including half the Fortune 500 – trust Sovos for their compliance needs. Sovos annually processes more than three billion transactions across 19,000 global tax jurisdictions. Bolstered by a robust partner program more than 400 strong, Sovos brings to bear an unrivaled global network for companies across industries and geographies. Founded in 1979, Sovos has operations across the Americas and Europe, and is owned by Hg and TA Associates. For more information visit http://www.sovos.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.

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Last updated on Jan 16, 2025