Principal Java Backend Software Engineer Architect
Job Location:
Job Location:
Cincinnati, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Monthly Salary:
Posted on:
3 hours ago
Posted on:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Hybrid Position
Experience: 15 Years
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced Principal Java Backend Software Engineer to design develop and lead scalable backend solutions within an agile environment. This role involves hands-on development architectural leadership and mentoring responsibilities while ensuring adherence to engineering best practices and risk/compliance standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design develop and enhance backend features and applications with a focus on scalability performance and reliability
- Define and drive the long-term technical vision and architecture across multiple services and systems
- Act as a technical leader within agile squads participating in all ceremonies from design to delivery
- Develop high-quality maintainable and testable code following industry standards and metrics
- Implement test-driven development (TDD) and promote engineering best practices
- Lead and mentor developers by conducting code reviews defining standards and sharing knowledge
- Architect and integrate distributed systems microservices and RESTful APIs
- Collaborate with DevOps and operations teams to improve system performance and reliability
- Automate processes to achieve operational excellence
- Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues for internal and external stakeholders
- Maintain documentation operational procedures and ensure audit/compliance readiness
- Identify assess and manage risks in alignment with organizational policies
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Systems or related field
- 12 years of experience in backend software development
- Strong expertise in Java and related technologies
- Hands-on experience with Spring and Spring Boot frameworks
- Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs
- Proficiency with AWS cloud services
- Experience with Git/GitHub and modern version control practices
- Familiarity with DevOps tools such as Jenkins
- Experience with Kafka or other messaging systems
- Strong understanding of software design patterns (OOP and functional programming)
- Knowledge of secure coding practices and application security
- Excellent problem-solving communication and collaboration skills
Preferred Skills
- Experience with microservices architecture
- Exposure to GitHub Copilot or AI-assisted development tools
- Experience in financial services or fintech domain
- Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines
Role Expectations
- Lead by example in coding standards and engineering excellence
- Drive continuous improvement through communities of practice
- Ensure delivery aligns with business goals and customer experience
- Maintain high standards of compliance documentation and risk management
