Principal Engineer / Software Architect

ManpowerGroup; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Health Savings Account

Health Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Care Flexible Spending

Supplemental Life Insurance

Short/Long Term Disability Insurance

Business Travel Insurance

401(k), Plus Match

Weekly Pay

Job summary

ManpowerGroup's Experis is seeking a Principal Engineer / Software Architect to design, develop, and lead enterprise applications using Java 17+ and Spring Boot in a hybrid Charlotte, NC environment.

The role focuses on REST APIs, microservices, event-driven systems, and mentoring engineering teams, with opportunities to influence technical strategy and modernization initiatives.

Qualifications

• Expert-level hands-on experience with Java 17+ and Spring Boot.
• Experience designing, building, and maintaining scalable, secure applications.
• Extensive REST APIs, microservices, and event‑driven systems experience.
• Strong Java/Spring/JPA/Hibernate/Oracle SQL skills.
• Proficiency with CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Kubernetes/OpenShift), and automated testing frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize scalable enterprise applications using Java 17+ and Spring Boot.
• Lead the development of REST APIs, microservices, and event-driven architectures.
• Implement best practices for application security, vulnerability remediation, and secure coding standards.
• Mentor and guide engineering teams, fostering technical excellence and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions and ensure successful delivery.

Skills

Java 17+

Spring Boot

ReactJS

REST APIs

Microservices

Event-driven

JPA

Hibernate

Oracle SQL

CI/CD

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Testing frameworks

Tools

JPA

Hibernate

Oracle SQL

Kubernetes/OpenShift

Job description

No 3rd party subcontractor inquiries

Our client, a leader in the financial services industry, is seeking a Principal Engineer / Software Architect to join their team. As a Principal Engineer / Software Architect, you will be part of the Technology Development Department supporting multiple engineering teams. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, innovative thinking, and excellent collaboration skills, which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Principal Engineer / Software Architect

Location: Hybrid in Charlotte, NC (open to Plano, TX)

Pay Range: $65-68/hr w2

(Due to client rules, we are unable to work with any 3rd party subcontractors; all candidates must be able to work on Experis' W2)

Job Type: 12+ month Contract to hire

• U.S. Citizens, Green Card Holders, and those authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer will be considered.
• We are unable to sponsor or transfer visas at this time.

What's the Job?

• Design, develop, and optimize highly scalable and secure enterprise applications using Java 17+ and Spring Boot frameworks.

• Lead the development of REST APIs, microservices, and event-driven architectures to support business needs.

• Implement best practices for application security, vulnerability remediation, and secure coding standards.

• Mentor and guide engineering teams, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions and ensure successful delivery.

What's Needed?

• Expert-level hands‑on experience in full stack development with Java 17+, Spring Boot, and ReactJS.

• Deep expertise in designing, building, and maintaining scalable, resilient, and secure applications.

• Extensive experience developing REST APIs, microservices, and event‑driven systems.

• Strong programming skills in Java, Spring Framework, JPA, Hibernate, and Oracle SQL.

• Proficiency with CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Kubernetes/OpenShift), and automated testing frameworks.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to work on innovative projects within a dynamic organization.

• Collaborate with talented professionals and influence technical strategies.

• Engage in continuous learning and professional growth.

• Contribute to enterprise modernization initiatives and cutting‑edge technology adoption.

• Be part of a supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and inclusion.

Upon completion of waiting period, consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

• Dental Plan

• Vision Plan

• Health Savings Account

• Health Flexible Spending Account

• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

• Supplemental Life Insurance

• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance

• Business Travel Insurance

• 401(k), Plus Match

• Weekly Pay

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis and Talent Solutions.

Experis® is a global leader in technology services and part of the ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN) family of brands. We connect skilled technology professionals with meaningful opportunities where they can grow their careers, expand their expertise and make a real impact. Guided by the belief that it takes Human Ingenuity to unlock the true potential of technology, Experis helps people gain experience with leading organizations, build sought‑after skills and take the next step toward a brighter future. Backed by ManpowerGroup's 75+ years of workforce expertise and global reach across more than 70 countries and territories, Experis brings the scale, insight and opportunity to help people and businesses thrive. ManpowerGroup is consistently recognized for its commitment to inclusion, ethics and responsible business, including being named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies. Learn more at Experis.com.

ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.