Principal Software Engineer

Kyriba; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Principal Software Engineer, where you'll lead the evolution of a distributed platform and tackle complex architectural challenges. This role is perfect for someone with a strong background in Java development and distributed systems, who thrives in dynamic environments. You'll collaborate with international teams, mentor engineers, and champion best practices in software design. Enjoy the flexibility of fully remote work, access to cutting-edge tools, and numerous professional development opportunities. Your contributions will directly impact the company's success and drive innovation in financial technology.

Benefits

Flexible Working Hours

Access to AI Tools

Professional Development Opportunities

Comprehensive Medical Insurance

Lunch Card

Employee Capital Plan

Equity Incentive Plan

Team-Building Events

Creative Work Tax Deduction

Access to Learning Platforms

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in Java development and distributed systems.
• Mastery of software architecture principles and cloud-native patterns.
• Strong experience in leading complex technical initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the technical vision for the platform.
• Lead the design and implementation of distributed system architectures.
• Mentor and foster a culture of knowledge sharing and innovation.

Skills

Java Development

Distributed Systems

Spring Framework

Kubernetes

Software Architecture

Legacy System Modernization

Database Design

Technical Leadership

Tools

MacBook Pro

AI Tools

Coursera

Pluralsight

LinkedIn Learning

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

About Us

Kyriba is a global leader in liquidity performance that empowers CFOs, Treasurers and IT leaders to connect, protect, forecast and optimize their liquidity. As a secure and scalable SaaS solution, Kyriba brings intelligence and financial automation that enables companies and banks of all sizes to improve their financial performance and increase operational efficiency. Kyriba’s real-time data and AI-empowered tools empower its 3,000 customers worldwide to quantify exposures, project cash and liquidity, and take action to protect balance sheets, income statements and cash flows. Kyriba manages more than 3.5 billion bank transactions and $15 trillion in payments annually and gives customers complete visibility and actionability, so they can optimize and fully harness liquidity across the enterprise and outperform their business strategy. For more information, visit www.kyriba.com .

About the role

We are looking for a passionate Principal Software Engineer to join our Platform Scalability Engineering Team based in Poland and France. Our team is dedicated to scaling our primarily monolithic application while facilitating the emergence of microservices by addressing cross-cutting concerns.
In this role, you will act as a technical leader, responsible for shaping and driving the technical vision for your stream. You will play a key part in architecting and evolving our distributed platform, ensuring alignment with company-wide goals for scalability, modularity, and reliability.
You will be expected to ramp up quickly in a complex, partially monolithic, partially microservices environment, navigating ambiguity to define clear paths forward. Your deep expertise will allow you to participate in and influence complex design strategies, lead the resolution of challenging technical problems, and foster technical excellence within your stream and across the organization.

Responsibilities

Define, communicate, and execute the technical vision for your stream, ensuring alignment with the broader platform strategy.

Lead the design and implementation of distributed system architectures, balancing legacy modernization with the delivery of new microservices and cross-cutting capabilities.

Drive and facilitate complex architectural discussions , making high-impact technical decisions and setting direction for others.

Identify, prioritize, and resolve deep technical challenges , including performance, scalability, and maintainability.

Serve as a mentor and technical reference for senior and mid-level engineers, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Collaborate across teams and functions, translating business objectives into actionable technical strategies and solutions.

Champion best practices in software design, coding, testing, deployment, and observability.

Requirements

12+ years of experience in Java development (Spring) and distributed systems , with proven experience in technical leadership roles.

Mastery of software architecture principles, including DDD, EDA, modular design, TDD/BDD, and cloud-native patterns.

Hands-on experience with Kubernetes , including designing, deploying, and managing containerized applications at scale.

Demonstrated ability to lead complex technical initiatives and deliver in ambiguous or rapidly changing environments.

Strong experience with legacy system modernization and large-scale system decomposition and integration.

Expertise in database design, deployments , and observability (alerts, metrics).

Effective day-to-day communication skills in English, both verbal and written.

High level of autonomy, proactivity, and ownership; strong engineering mindset and advanced problem-solving skills.

Contract Options : Permanent contract (UoP) or B2B (including 25 days of paid service break)

Compensation : 20% yearly bonus and annual salary increase based on individual performance

Work Environment : Fully remote work with the option to visit our office in Warsaw, and flexible working hours

Equipment : MacBook Pro with M4 processor and 48GB RAM, or a comparable Dell with Windows or Linux

Productivity Tools : Access to AI tools like ChatGPT-4o, Copilot to enhance your efficiency

Professional Development : Access to Coursera, Pluralsight, LinkedIn Learning, and opportunities to attend conferences such as Devoxx

International Collaboration and Team-Building : Work with international software development teams and participate in team-building meetings and events

Additional Benefits for Permanent Employees

Tax Benefits : Creative work tax deduction (AKUP 80%)

Equity Incentive : Participation in our Equity Incentive Plan

Comprehensive Benefits : Medical, sports, and life insurance, lunch card, and employee capital plan (PPK)