Principal, Software Engineer - Java Developer

Ingram Micro Inc; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 133,000 - 227,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid time off

401(k) plan with match

Disability coverage

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Ingram Micro Inc. seeks a Principal Java Developer to design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications and APIs. You will work on microservices, system integrations, and enterprise solutions focused on performance and reliability.

You should have strong Java (8+), Spring Boot, and REST API experience, plus deep SQL expertise and a collaborative mindset across Product, QA, and DevOps teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related discipline.
• 8+ years of relevant technical experience.
• Strong in Java (8+) and object‑oriented design.
• Experience with Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security, Hibernate/JPA and relational databases (Oracle/MySQL/PostgreSQL).
• API development & integration (REST/SOAP).
• Strong interpersonal skills and cross‑team collaboration.
• Willingness to learn new tools and technologies; knowledge of Kafka/RabbitMQ is a plus.
• Experience with Git, Maven/Gradle, CI/CD pipelines; familiarity with Docker/Kubernetes and Cloud platforms is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop Java‑based applications using Spring Boot/Spring MVC.
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Integrate with external/vendor systems (REST/SOAP, messaging).
• Write and optimize complex SQL queries and ensure database performance.
• Troubleshoot production issues and performance bottlenecks.
• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and architecture decisions.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (Product, QA, DevOps).
• Ensure code quality, security, and best practices.

Skills

Java 8+

OOP

Multithreading

Spring Boot

Spring MVC

Spring Security

Hibernate/JPA

REST APIs

SQL / Relational DBs

Kafka/RabbitMQ

Git

Maven/Gradle

CI/CD pipelines

Docker/Kubernetes

Cloud (GCP/AWS/Azure)

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related field

Tools

Git

Maven/Gradle

CI/CD pipelines

Docker

Kubernetes

Oracle/MySQL/PostgreSQL

Job description

Accelerate your career. Join the organization that's driving the world's technology and shape the future. Ingram Micro is a leading technology company for the global information technology ecosystem. With the ability to reach nearly 90% of the global population, we play a vital role in the worldwide IT sales channel, bringing products and services from technology manufacturers and cloud providers to business-to-business technology experts. Our market reach, diverse solutions and services portfolio, and digital platform Ingram Micro Xvantage™ set us apart.

Learn more at www.ingrammicro.com.

Ingram Micro is seeking a Principal, Java Developer to design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications and APIs. The role involves working on microservices, system integrations, and supporting high-performance enterprise applications. For this role, we are looking for a quick learner who loves challenging themselves to constantly raise the bar. This opportunity requires strong problem‑solving skills, an aptitude for team collaboration and open communication as they deliver efficient, well designed, and tested software for a positive user experience. Innovative thinking and well‑designed products with an emphasis on performance are a necessity to give our customers the best experience possible.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop Java‑based applications using Spring Boot/Spring MVC
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices
• Integrate with external/vendor systems (REST/SOAP, messaging)
• Write and optimize complex SQL queries and ensure database performance
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues and performance bottlenecks
• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and architecture decisions
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (Product, QA, DevOps)
• Ensure code quality, security, and best practices

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What you bring to the role

• Bachelor's degree required in computer science of relevant science and math discipline with IT Discipline.
• Minimum of 8+ years of relevant technical experience
• Strong in Java (8+), OOP, multithreading
• Experience with Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security Hibernate/JPA and relational databases (Oracle/MySQL/PostgreSQL)
• API development & integration (REST/SOAP)
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong ability to collaborate and work across teams and disciplines
• Strong software design and test methodology knowledge and abilities
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in written forms
• Ability to understand and analyze complex problems and break them into small solvable pieces
• Ability to learn new tools, frameworks, technologies and platforms
• Messaging systems (Kafka/RabbitMQ) – preferred
• Tools: Git, Maven/Gradle, CI/CD pipelines
• Exposure to Docker/Kubernetes, Cloud (GCP/AWS/Azure) – good to have

The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $133,400.00 - $226,800.00 per year. The ranges above reflect the potential annual base pay across the U.S. for all roles; the applicable base pay range will depend on the candidate’s primary work location, pay grade, and variable compensation plan. Individual base pay within each range depends on various factors, in addition to primary work location, such as complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. Base pay ranges are reviewed and typically updated each year. Offers are made within the base pay range applicable at the time of hire. New hires starting base pay generally falls in the bottom half (between the minimum and midpoint) of a pay range. At Ingram Micro certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, annual bonus or sales incentives and long‑term incentives. These awards are allocated based on position level and individual performance.

U.S.-based employees have access to healthcare benefits, paid time off, parental leave, a 401(k) plan and company match, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage, basic life insurance, and wellbeing benefits, among others.

Please be prepared to pass a drug test and successfully pass a pre‑employment (post offer) background check.

Ingram Micro Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.

Learn more at http://careers.ingrammicro.com

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