Principal Software Engineer

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of complex, scalable, and maintainable Java-based microservices and applications.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to other engineers, driving best practices in software development, architecture, and coding standards.
• Review and improve existing systems, ensuring they are robust, maintainable, and adaptable to future needs.
• Architect and implement high-quality microservices and distributed systems.
• Stay updated with the latest developments in the Java ecosystem and integrate cutting-edge technologies where applicable.
• Lead code reviews and ensure adherence to best practices and security standards.
• Drive performance optimization and scalability efforts across the team.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes, tools, and methodologies.
• Implement best practices for instrumenting, collecting, analyzing, and visualizing telemetry data (metrics, logs, traces) to monitor and troubleshoot system behavior and performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate observability solutions into the software development lifecycle, including CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks.
• Drive improvements in system reliability, scalability, and performance through data-driven insights and continuous feedback loops.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends in observability and distributed systems to ensure our systems remain at the forefront of innovation.
• Mentor junior developers and provide technical guidance and expertise in observability practices.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, engineering, or related field.
• 12+ years of professional experience in software development with a strong focus on Java programming.
• Solid understanding of microservices architecture, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and cloud-native technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Proficiency in designing and implementing scalable, high-performance, and fault-tolerant systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a passion for troubleshooting complex issues.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, agile environment.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices is a plus.