Principal Software Engineer - Java/Polygot

Architecture & Technical Direction

• Own the architecture and design of distributed systems serving millions of insurance leads and transactions.
• Evaluate new technologies and frameworks to enhance performance and maintainability.
• Contribute to strategic technology roadmap planning and cross-team alignment.

Hands-On Engineering

• Lead by example through hands-on coding, technical reviews, and system optimization.
• Support cross-functional development in multiple languages (e.g., Java, Kotlin, Python, TypeScript, Go).
• Ensure security, reliability, and compliance within all engineering deliverables.

Collaboration & Mentorship

• Collaborate with Product, DevOps, and Data teams on scalable API integrations and microservices.
• Mentor senior and mid-level engineers, fostering a high-performing and collaborative environment.

Additional Responsibilities & Metrics

• Perform other related duties, ad hoc tasks, and special projects as assigned to support departmental and organizational goals.
• Consistently meet and maintain the established metrics and performance standards. Your direct supervisor and the organization set these standards and update them periodically to match changing business needs.

• 7+ years of professional software engineering experience, including significant time in backend or platform roles.
• Advanced proficiency in Java, plus hands-on experience with at least one additional language such as Kotlin, Python, Go, or TypeScript.
• Proven track record designing, building, and scaling distributed systems and microservice-based architectures in a high-traffic environment.
• Strong experience with RESTful APIs, event-driven architectures, and integrating with internal and external services.
• Deep understanding of system performance, reliability, and observability (profiling, logging, metrics, alerting).
• Practical experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, or Azure), containerization (Docker), and orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with modern CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and code quality practices.
• Experience working closely with Product, DevOps, and Data teams to ship features and platform capabilities.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent practical experience considered.

• Technical Leadership: Guides architecture decisions, sets engineering standards, and influences cross-team technical direction.
• Systems Design & Architecture: Designs scalable, resilient distributed systems and microservice-based platforms.
• Polyglot Programming: Expert in Java, with the ability to work effectively in multiple languages (e.g., Kotlin, Python, Go, TypeScript).
• Cloud-Native Engineering: Builds and operates services on modern cloud platforms using containers, orchestration, and CI/CD.
• Performance & Reliability: Optimizes systems for latency, throughput, availability, and observability.
• API & Integration Design: Crafts clear, secure, and maintainable APIs and integrations with internal and external systems.
• Security & Compliance Mindset: Incorporates security, privacy, and compliance requirements into architecture and implementation.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partners effectively with Product, DevOps, and Data teams to deliver business outcomes.
• Strategic Thinking: Aligns technical decisions and roadmaps with broader company and product strategy.