Principal Backend Java Developer

Job Summary

A company is looking for a Backend Java Principal Software Developer.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement microservices and service control-plane components
• Build enterprise-grade APIs with clear versioning and strong contracts
• Ensure high availability, scalability, and performance; lead load/performance tuning and capacity planning

Required Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science or related field (MS preferred) or equivalent experience
• 7+ years building distributed backend systems in cloud environments
• Expert in Java; experience with Node.js and/or Python is a plus
• Proficient in microservices frameworks such as Spring, Micronaut, Helidon, or Dropwizard
• Experience with RDBMS and NoSQL databases (e.g., Oracle, Postgres, MongoDB) and caching technologies