Principal software Engineer-Java

Role: Principal software Engineer-Java

Work Location: Jersey city, NJ(Onsite)

Mandatory Skills: Java, Spring Boot, Spring security/Zero Trust, Payment/Transaction/Saga

Job Description:

· Design and implement distributed systems using Java Spring Boot, REST APIs, and cloud-native tooling

· Architect microservices that are resilient, scalable, and fault-tolerant using Kafka or RabbitMQ for messaging

· Define and enforce patterns for Event Sourcing and Command Query Responsibility Segregation (CQRS)

· Collaborate with product and engineering teams to translate business requirements into scalable system designs

· Ensure infrastructure and application layers conform to Zero Trust principles and enterprise security models

· Deploy and manage containers using Kubernetes, and orchestrate APIs via API Gateways (Kong or similar)

· Work with data teams to model and manage schemas on Oracle and integrate with existing enterprise systems

· Establish best practices for identity and access management (IAM) across service boundaries

· Lead design reviews, mentor engineering teams, and set technical direction across multiple workstreams

· Serve as a thought leader and trusted advisor in architecture discussions, contributing to internal playbooks and knowledge sharing

Requirements You’ll bring:

·10+ years of experience in software engineering with expertise in Java Spring Boot and cloud-native design

· Proven experience architecting large-scale, event-driven systems with Kafka, RabbitMQ, or similar technologies

· Deep knowledge of Microservices, CQRS, and Event Sourcing in production environments

· Experience implementing Zero Trust Architecture across application, API, and data layers

· Hands-on experience with container orchestration using Kubernetes

· Strong command of API Gateway platforms such as Kong, Apigee, or similar

· Experience working with Oracle or other enterprise-grade relational databases

· Familiarity with IAM protocols and secure service communication standards (OAuth2, OpenID Connect, etc.)

· Ability to lead complex system designs, mentor developers, and influence architecture across domains

· A strong consulting mindset—collaborative, outcome-driven, and client-facing when needed.