Principal Software Engineer - Java

Location: Louisville, Colorado (Hybrid - One day onsite weekly)

Salary: $150,000 - $180,000 + Bonus (based on experience)

Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire

Are you ready to lead the design and delivery of cutting-edge software solutions? Join a high-performing team where innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence drive everything we do. We're looking for a Principal Software Engineer with deep Java expertise to take ownership of mission-critical applications and shape the next generation of our technology stack.

What You'll Do:

• Design and develop scalable, secure, and maintainable systems that meet evolving business needs.
• Take the lead on complex technical solutions, from concept through implementation.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to solve technical challenges and deliver high-quality software.
• Drive architecture decisions and influence best practices across teams, including offshore partners.
• Mentor developers and foster a collaborative Agile environment with continuous learning.
• Champion code quality, security standards, and automation within CI/CD pipelines.
• Maintain deep knowledge of system components and data integrations to ensure reliability and scalability.

What You Bring:

• 10+ years of software development experience with a strong foundation in Java/J2EE.
• Proven ability to deliver large-scale, cross-functional solutions.
• Expertise with AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda, SNS, SQS, SES, ESS).
• Solid experience with databases such as MongoDB, Elasticsearch, and MySQL.
• Familiarity with event-driven architecture and rules engines.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate complex system dependencies.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science.
• Agile/SCRUM experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Why Join Us:

• Be part of a forward-thinking organization that values innovation and leadership.
• Work in a supportive hybrid environment, with just one onsite day per week.
• Access a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with match, generous PTO, and educational reimbursement.

Please Note: This role requires on-site presence one day per week in Louisville, Colorado. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa, including student Visas with an OPT/CPT designation, at this time.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.