principal Software engineer

We are looking for an experienced Principal Software Engineer with a strong background in Java to join our talented team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining robust and scalable solutions that enable us to gain deep insights into the performance, reliability, and health of our systems and applications.

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.
  
  

• Bachelors or masters 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.