Principal Java Developer

Bright Vision Technologies; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Bright Vision Technologies is seeking a Principal Java Developer to architect, design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade web applications and distributed systems. This 100% remote role emphasizes end-to-end engineering, cloud-native deployment, and collaboration with product managers, architects, and DevOps in an Agile setting.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years of experience in Java/Spring, front-end work with modern frameworks, and strong SQL with distributed databases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline.
• Five or more years of professional software development experience building production-grade enterprise applications.
• Strong, demonstrable understanding of data structures, algorithms, computational complexity, and end-to-end system design principles.
• Advanced working knowledge of Java (versions 11 and 17), the Spring Boot framework, and the design of clean, idiomatic RESTful APIs.
• Hands-on, production-level experience designing and operating microservices architectures, including service decomposition, inter-service communication, and observability patterns.
• Proven experience developing front-end applications using React, with working familiarity in Angular or Vue considered a strong plus.
• Strong SQL skills and meaningful experience working with relational databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, or SQL Server, including query tuning and schema design.
• Solid experience with CI/CD tooling and Git-based version control workflows, including branching strategies, code review practices, and release management.
• Hands-on experience deploying applications to at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP), including familiarity with managed services, networking, and identity primitives.
• Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis skills, with the discipline to investigate problems methodically and document findings clearly.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade web applications and distributed systems.
• Lead end-to-end engineering lifecycle from requirements to production deployment.
• Collaborate with product managers, architects, DevOps, and fellow developers in an Agile environment to deliver high-quality, secure, and performant applications.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

RESTful APIs

React

Angular

Vue

SQL

CI/CD

Git

Cloud platforms

Debugging

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Principal Java Developer – Remote

Bright Vision Technologies is a technology consulting and software development company delivering cloud, AI, data, and enterprise solutions across the United States.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established and well-respected organization offering tremendous career growth potential.

Job Title: Principal Java Developer

Location: 100% Remote (United States)

Position Type: Full-time, Direct W2

Salary Range: $120,000–$170,000 Annually

Experience: 6+ years

Sponsorship: U.S. Citizens, Green Card Holders, EAD Holders, and H-1B transfer candidates are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor new H-1B visa petitions for this position.

Job Summary: We are seeking an accomplished Java Full Stack Developer to architect, design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade web applications and distributed systems that operate at significant scale and across multiple business domains. In this role you will be responsible for the end-to-end engineering lifecycle, from translating business requirements into robust technical designs, to writing production-quality code, to deploying cloud-native services and supporting them through their full operational lifespan. The successful candidate will bring deep backend expertise in Java and the Spring ecosystem, combined with strong hands-on experience building responsive, component-driven front-end applications using modern JavaScript frameworks. You will work closely with product managers, architects, DevOps engineers, and fellow developers in an Agile environment to deliver high-quality, secure, and performant applications that directly support strategic business outcomes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline
• Five or more years of professional software development experience building production-grade enterprise applications
• Strong, demonstrable understanding of data structures, algorithms, computational complexity, and end-to-end system design principles
• Advanced working knowledge of Java (versions 11 and 17), the Spring Boot framework, and the design of clean, idiomatic RESTful APIs
• Hands-on, production-level experience designing and operating microservices architectures, including service decomposition, inter-service communication, and observability patterns
• Proven experience developing front-end applications using React, with working familiarity in Angular or Vue considered a strong plus
• Strong SQL skills and meaningful experience working with relational databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, or SQL Server, including query tuning and schema design
• Solid experience with CI/CD tooling and Git-based version control workflows, including branching strategies, code review practices, and release management
• Hands-on experience deploying applications to at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP), including familiarity with managed services, networking, and identity primitives
• Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis skills, with the discipline to investigate problems methodically and document findings clearly

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing and operating event-driven architectures using Kafka, RabbitMQ, or equivalent streaming platforms
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes in production environments
• Exposure to distributed system design principles such as eventual consistency, CAP trade-offs, idempotency, and saga patterns
• Experience writing automation tests using modern frameworks and contributing to test-driven and behavior-driven development practices

Bright Vision Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

Bright Vision Technologies (BV Teck) is committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status as defined by applicable federal, state, or local laws. This commitment extends to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, promotion, transfer, leaves of absence, termination, layoffs, and recall.

BV Teck expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment or discrimination. Any improper interference with employees' ability to perform their job duties may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.