Principal Software Engineer (Java)

Placements24; Pretoria; Híbrido; ZAR 900.000 - 1.350.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Base salary + stock

Health insurance

Retirement plan with match

Professional development budget

Remote work with flexible hours

State-of-the-art development tools

Team building events

Autonomy and collaboration culture

Descripción de la vacante

WhatJobs Direct is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead the design and delivery of high-quality Java applications in a remote-first team. You will architect scalable solutions, mentor junior engineers, and influence the technology strategy across multiple projects.

You will bring 10+ years of Java experience, deep Spring Boot knowledge, and proven microservices design capability. This role emphasizes leadership, architecture, and collaboration in a distributed environment.

Formación

• 10+ years of professional Java development experience.
• Deep Java ecosystem knowledge: Spring Boot, Hibernate.
• Design/implementation of microservices architectures.
• Strong OO design and patterns.
• Relational and NoSQL databases experience.
• Build tools and VCS: Maven/Gradle, Git.
• Cloud platforms and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes).
• Excellent problem solving and leadership abilities.

Responsabilidades

• Lead design and development of scalable, high-performance Java apps.
• Architect robust, maintainable software with performance and security in mind.
• Mentor engineers and promote best practices in coding, testing, and deployment.
• Drive technical decisions and contribute to the tech roadmap.
• Address technical debt and performance bottlenecks.
• Collaborate with product managers, architects, and other teams.
• Champion CI/CD, automated testing and code reviews.
• Evaluate new technologies to improve development processes.
• Ensure delivery of well-documented, thoroughly tested software.
• Troubleshoot critical production issues as needed.

Conocimientos

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

OOP Design

Relational/NoSQL DBs

CI/CD

Git

Cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Docker

Kubernetes

Educación

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering

Herramientas

Maven

Gradle

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

WhatJobs Direct is seeking an exceptional Principal Software Engineer with extensive experience in Java to join our dynamic, 100% remote engineering team. This senior leadership position is critical for driving technical excellence, architectural innovation, and the development of high-quality software solutions. As a remote-first organization, we are deeply invested in creating a connected and productive virtual workplace where top talent can thrive. You will play a key role in designing complex systems, mentoring junior engineers, and influencing our technology strategy. This is a unique chance to make a substantial impact within a leading technology company, working on cutting-edge projects that push the boundaries of what's possible. If you are passionate about building scalable, performant, and maintainable software and excel in a distributed team environment, this role is for you. Our client is committed to fostering an environment where engineers can do their best work remotely.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of complex, scalable, and high-performance Java-based applications.
• Architect robust and maintainable software solutions, considering factors like performance, scalability, security, and cost-effectiveness.
• Mentor and guide a team of software engineers, fostering best practices in coding, testing, and deployment.
• Drive technical decision-making and contribute significantly to the technology roadmap.
• Identify and address technical debt, performance bottlenecks, and areas for improvement.
• Collaborate effectively with product managers, architects, and other engineering teams.
• Champion software engineering best practices, including code reviews, automated testing, and CI/CD.
• Research and evaluate new technologies and frameworks to enhance our development process.
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality, well-documented, and thoroughly tested software.
• Troubleshoot and resolve critical production issues as needed.

Requirements

• 10+ years of professional software development experience, with a strong focus on Java.
• Deep understanding of Java ecosystems, including Spring Boot, Hibernate, and related frameworks.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing microservices architectures.
• Expertise in object-oriented design principles and design patterns.
• Strong experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, Oracle) and NoSQL databases.
• Proficiency with build tools (Maven, Gradle) and version control systems (Git).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• Outstanding communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical ideas effectively in a remote setting.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.

Benefits

• Exceptional compensation package including base salary, bonus, and stock options.
• Top-tier health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous retirement savings plan with company matching.
• Significant budget for professional development, including conferences and certificates.
• Fully remote work flexibility with adaptable hours.
• Opportunity to lead and innovate on mission-critical projects.
• State-of-the-art development tools and resources.
• A culture that values collaboration, autonomy, and continuous learning.
• Regular virtual social events and team-building activities.