Principal software Engineer-Java

Job Description

• Design and implement distributed systems using Java Spring Boot, REST APIs, and cloud-native tooling
• Architect microservices that are resilient, scalable, and fault-tolerant using Kafka or RabbitMQ for messaging
• Define and enforce patterns for Event Sourcing and Command Query Responsibility Segregation (CQRS)
• Collaborate with product and engineering teams to translate business requirements into scalable system designs
• Ensure infrastructure and application layers conform to Zero Trust principles and enterprise security models
• Deploy and manage containers using Kubernetes, and orchestrate APIs via API Gateways (Kong or similar)
• Work with data teams to model and manage schemas on Oracle and integrate with existing enterprise systems
• Establish best practices for identity and access management (IAM) across service boundaries
• Lead design reviews, mentor engineering teams, and set technical direction across multiple workstreams
• Serve as a thought leader and trusted advisor in architecture discussions, contributing to internal playbooks and knowledge sharing

Requirements You’ll bring:

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering with expertise in Java Spring Boot and cloud-native design
• Proven experience architecting large-scale, event-driven systems with Kafka, RabbitMQ, or similar technologies
• Deep knowledge of Microservices, CQRS, and Event Sourcing in production environments
• Experience implementing Zero Trust Architecture across application, API, and data layers
• Hands-on experience with container orchestration using Kubernetes
• Strong command of API Gateway platforms such as Kong, Apigee, or similar
• Experience working with Oracle or other enterprise-grade relational databases
• Familiarity with IAM protocols and secure service communication standards (OAuth2, OpenID Connect, etc.)
• Ability to lead complex system designs, mentor developers, and influence architecture across domains
• A strong consulting mindset—collaborative, outcome-driven, and client-facing when needed.