Principal Software Engineer - Java - Remote

Overview

An Effectual Principal Software Engineer designs, develops, and deploys cloud-based applications for our clients. You will collaborate with teams, including architects and project managers, to ensure the delivery of high-quality cloud solutions. You will report to the Sr. Director App Modernization Practice.

In Short

• Provide technical support and innovative cloud solutions by designing, architecting, maintaining, and operationalizing cloud-based web applications with Java centric architectures.
• Design new software solutions for critical business needs and set architectural direction for Java based projects.
• Evaluate, test, design, develop, and integrate new cloud technologies and processes to support existing infrastructure and modernization efforts.
• Serve as a technical lead on important Java development projects and contribute to architectural norms for practice.
• Lead large feature releases that cross team boundaries or require coordination with client teams.
• Independently responsible for the entire lifecycle of medium and large features from design through deployment.
• Support and maintain existing Java software functionality; investigate, analyze and correct identified defects.
• Improve maintainability and performance of existing applications through application refactoring and optimization.
• Build, deploy, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for applications and multiple stacks.
• Engage with Effectual and client leadership to align approach with their needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, IS, or related field.
• 7-10+ years of experience in Software Engineering with strong Java development background.
• Experience with at least 2 front-end programming languages/frameworks (e.g., JavaScript/TypeScript, React, Angular, Vue.js).
• AWS Certifications Preferred: AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, AWS Certified Developer Associate, AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate/Professional, AWS AI Practitioner.
• Excellent understanding of information security best practices and secure design, particularly for Java applications.
• Understanding of Java performance tuning and CLR optimization.
• Cross-functional collaboration between front-end and back-end development teams.
• Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes, AWS ECS/EKS).
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, AWS CodePipeline).
• Experience with database migration and modernization projects.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision health insurances.
• Short term disability, long term disability and life insurances.
• 401k with Company match.
• Paid time off (PTO) (120 hours PTO that accrue over one year).
• Paid time off for major holidays (14 days per year).
• These and any other employee benefit offerings are subject to management’s discretion and may change at any time.