Principal Software Engineer - Java (Multiple openings) in Irving, TX.

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Lead team of developers in the design and implementation of scalable microservices for financial applications using Java, Spring Boot, GraphQL APIs, Apache Kafka and similar technologies.
• Design and develop real-time data streaming solutions using Apache Kafka.
• Design and develop real-time microservices through GraphQL/Appollo gateway, ensuring low-latency communication between services.
• Manage data persistence and optimization using Cassandra/Postgres for distributed storage and DB2 for transactional systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define GraphQL schemas and resolvers for API-based interactions to reduce response time for key services.
• Create optimal designs that conform to architecture and take full stack ownership.
• Contribute to best practices and target state architecture, ensuring all product development follows compliance and security standards.
• Conduct performance tuning of Kafka producers, consumers, and brokers to optimize streaming operations.
• Implement monitoring and alerting for Kafka-based systems and APIs to ensure seamless processing of high-volume transactions.
• Conduct code reviews and mentor junior team members on microservices architecture and streaming technologies.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to gather requirements and ensure timely delivery in an Agile-Scrum environment.
• Automate CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins for frequent, error-free deployments.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation and facilitate knowledge transfer.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or Information Technology.
• 5 years of experience in a software development occupation.
• 36 months of experience with designing and implementing scalable microservices using Java, Spring Boot, and GraphQL APIs.
• 36 months of experience designing and developing real-time data streaming solutions using Apache Kafka.
• 36 months of experience managing data persistence and optimization using Cassandra/Postgres and DB2.
• 36 months of experience automating CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins.
• 36 months of experience designing and developing real-time microservices exposed through GraphQL/Appollo gateway.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Jolt framework.
• Experience with microservices architecture and streaming technologies.
• Knowledge of security and compliance best practices in software development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Experience in software development with Java, Spring Boot, GraphQL, Apache Kafka, Cassandra, Postgres, DB2, Jenkins.

Benefits & Perks

• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision).
• Basic term and optional term life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Pregnancy disability and parental leave.
• 401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan.
• Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure).
• Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities.
• Adoption assistance.
• Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per year.