Principal Software Engineer, Java

$163,000 - $228,000/Yr

Bluestaq - Colorado Springs, CO

Full-time - Senior

Onsite - Colorado Springs, CO

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Principal Software Engineer, Java at Bluestaq is a pivotal role focused on leading the design and development of complex software systems. This position is ideal for an experienced software engineer who is eager to make a significant impact within a growing tech company. The role involves collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, mentoring junior engineers, and driving best practices in software development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of complex software systems, ensuring robustness, scalability, and security.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate new technologies and architectures into existing systems.
• Mentor other software engineers, promoting a culture of learning and continuous improvement within the team.
• Drive the adoption of best practices in code health, testing, and maintainability.
• Analyze system requirements and prioritize tasks.
• Write robust, maintainable code.
• Assist in strategic planning and roadmap development for software solutions.
• Engage in hands-on development of critical system components.

Requirements

• 12+ years of software development experience.
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Strong work history with Java, Python, or other major programming languages.
• Proficiency with Java build systems like Maven and Gradle.
• Leadership experience or roles in technology architecture.
• Strong background in applied security concepts and cloud-based infrastructures, particularly AWS.
• Experience with big data technologies and data storage solutions.
• Proven ability in front-end and back-end development.
• Familiarity with Scrum/Agile methodologies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Advanced degrees in computer science or related fields.
• CompTIA Security+ or CISSP certification.
• Experience with test-driven development and automated testing frameworks.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Leave
• 401k