Principal Software Engineer – Java, Spring Boot, Kafka

Role Overview

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of enterprise-grade software solutions using Java, Spring Boot, Kafka, and Microservices architecture
• Serve as the technical lead for a team of 5-10 engineers across onshore and offshore locations
• Establish engineering standards, code quality practices, and development methodologies across the team
• Drive technical decision-making and architectural discussions while balancing scalability, performance, security, and maintainability
• Conduct architecture reviews, code reviews, and technical mentoring to elevate team performance
• Design and develop high-performance backend services and APIs using Java and Spring Boot
• Build and enhance event-driven solutions leveraging Kafka for real-time processing and system integration
• Develop and maintain microservices that support critical business capabilities and customer-facing applications
• Create scalable, resilient, and highly available software solutions aligned with enterprise architecture standards
• Troubleshoot complex production issues and drive root-cause analysis and resolution
• Lead Agile delivery efforts and coordinate work across distributed teams
• Provide technical guidance, coaching, and mentorship to engineers at various experience levels
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Architects, DevOps, QA, and business stakeholders to ensure successful project execution
• Manage technical dependencies, risks, and delivery timelines
• Partner with business and technology stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into scalable technical solutions
• Communicate technical concepts and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Influence technology roadmaps and support strategic initiatives across the organization

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 10+ years of software engineering experience with a strong focus on backend development
• 5+ years of experience designing and developing enterprise applications using Java and Spring Boot
• Proven experience leading technical teams of 5-10 engineers, including both onshore and offshore resources
• Extensive experience building and deploying Microservices-based architectures
• Strong experience implementing event-driven solutions using Kafka
• Demonstrated ability to engage and influence stakeholders across multiple levels of the organization

Tech Stack

• Java
• Kafka
• Microservices
• Spring
• Spring Boot
• SpringBoot

Benefits

• medical/prescription drug coverage (with a Health Savings Account feature)
• dental and vision options
• employee and spouse/child life insurance
• short and long-term disability protection
• 401(k) with PNC match, pension and stock purchase plans
• dependent care reimbursement account
• back-up child/elder care
• adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursement
• educational assistance, including select programs fully paid
• a robust wellness program with financial incentives
• maternity and/or parental leave
• up to 11 paid holidays each year
• 9 occasional absence days each year, unless otherwise required by law
• between 15 to 25 vacation days each year, depending on career level and years of service