Principal Java Backend Engineer - Payments (Onsite TX)

GameStop; Grapevine (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

GameStop is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join its team in Grapevine, Texas. This role focuses on developing critical back-end systems related to payments and customer rewards within a modern technology stack, including cloud infrastructure and Kubernetes. The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of software development experience, with a history of technical leadership. This position requires strong problem-solving capabilities and effective communication skills, with a full onsite commitment in Grapevine.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software development experience, with 4+ years cloud experience.
• Proven track record of progression from Software Engineer to technical leadership.
• Experience owning major technical projects.

Responsibilities

• Set up a modern technology stack for robust system development.
• Architect and build back-end systems related to payments and transactions.
• Mentor and coach other engineers.

Skills

Software development experience

Cloud experience

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Tools

Java/Spring

React/Vue

Kubernetes

Job description

GameStop is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join its team in Grapevine, Texas. This role focuses on developing critical back-end systems related to payments and customer rewards within a modern technology stack, including cloud infrastructure and Kubernetes. The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of software development experience, with a history of technical leadership. This position requires strong problem-solving capabilities and effective communication skills, with a full onsite commitment in Grapevine.