Principal Java Software Engineer

Job Description Job Description Local Denver, CO, candidates only! Need to be onsite in Louisville, CO 1 day / week, and we cannot work with 3rd parties or provide visa sponsorship at this time Location : Louisville, CO (Hybrid - 1x / week on-site) Principal-level software engineer role leading technical development of scalable, high-performance software solutions. Drive architectural decisions and mentor engineering teams while delivering measurable business value. Key Responsibilities Design and implement scalable, secure software systems aligned with business objectives Lead technical architecture for complex features and epics with thorough documentation Collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders Define and enforce best practices for design, development, testing, and Agile workflows Mentor engineers and foster a high-performing engineering culture Build relationships with business partners and influence strategic technical decisions Ensure reliable rollouts with appropriate monitoring, alerting, and failure domain understanding Evaluate industry trends and drive long-term innovation Required Qualifications Education : BS in Computer Science Experience : 15+ years software development, 12+ years Java / J2EE Technical Expertise : Java, J2EE stack AWS services (EC2, DynamoDB, S3, Route 53, CloudFormation, RDS, DocumentDB, SQS / SNS / SES, Lambda) Databases : MongoDB, ElasticSearch, MySQL CI / CD pipelines and distributed cloud-based systems Design patterns focused on performance, scalability, and resilience Agile / SCRUM methodologies Key Competencies Strong leadership and mentoring abilities Excellent communication skills with technical and non-technical audiences Proven track record delivering large, complex cross-functional projects Deep understanding of system architecture and interdependencies Customer-focused mindset with strategic thinking Ability to drive innovation and process improvement Salary : $170k - $205k + bonus #J-18808-Ljbffr