Principal Java Backend Software Engineer Architect

Job Title : Principal Java Backend Software Engineer - Architect

Job Location : Cincinnati OH (Hybrid onsite Remote also workable)

Job Type : Long Term Contract 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