Principal Software Engineer

Compunnel Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their dynamic Platform Services team. In this role, you will develop secure and scalable cloud-based microservices, design REST APIs, and collaborate closely with technical leads. Your expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and SQL will be crucial as you work on innovative digital asset solutions. This position offers the opportunity to mentor junior engineers and contribute to a forward-thinking environment focused on cutting-edge technologies. If you are passionate about building resilient software and thrive in agile teams, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Expert in core Java technologies and frameworks like Spring Boot.
• Proficient in SQL databases and AWS cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop secure, scalable cloud-based microservices using modern practices.
• Design and implement REST API clients and services.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

SQL

AWS

Microservices

Asynchronous Messaging

Containerization

Version Control (GIT)

Unit Testing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in software engineering or related field

Tools

Docker

Jenkins

Postgres

Liquibase

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Compunnel Inc.

Client Digital Assets, a client Investments Company, is developing a full-service enterprise-grade platform for storing, trading, and servicing digital assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be an integral part of the Platform Services team. This role will involve developing secure, scalable, resilient cloud-based microservices, collaborating with the technical lead and architect, and writing code for product features. The role requires experience in developing REST API clients and services, handling asynchronous messaging, and working with SQL databases to manage data.

Key Responsibilities

1. Develop secure, scalable, and resilient cloud-based microservices using modern software development practices.
2. Design and implement REST API clients and services.
3. Exchange asynchronous messages between services using technologies like SNS and SQS.
4. Utilize SQL databases to manage data and write automated unit and integration tests.
5. Package software using containers and coordinate builds using continuous integration pipelines.
6. Prepare services for deployment on AWS.
7. Work with the Platform Services team to support digital asset and wire transfers, as well as account positions and transaction activity.
8. Mentor junior software engineers.

Required Qualifications

1. Expert in core Java technologies and frameworks like Spring Boot.
2. Proficient in databases and SQL.
3. Understanding of AWS or other cloud platforms and containerization technologies such as EKS and Docker.
4. Experience with version control systems like GIT.
5. Experience with asynchronous workers and resilient messaging services such as SNS and SQS.
6. Knowledge of microservice architectures and twelve-factor app patterns.
7. Ability to build reliable software that can withstand unreliable environments.
8. Unit and integration test automation experience using Junit and Spring Boot test framework.
9. Experience building and deploying applications using continuous integration pipelines and automated deployment tools such as Jenkins.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in software engineering or a related field.
2. 4+ years of experience in software engineering.
3. Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
4. Passionate about learning new technologies and frameworks.
5. Ability to work independently and within a small agile team.
6. Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.

Candidate Profile:

Senior/ Principal level candidates only.

Postgres / Liquibase Back End Data Base

AWS – need to know infrastructure related – code that interfaces with SNS and SQS

Nice to Have: Micro services or architecture background, if they have worked on highly performative microservices

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering, Design, and Analyst

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting, Engineering Services, and Financial Services