Principal Engineer - Java

Requirements :

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 6+ years of backend development experience with a strong focus on Java and distributed systems.
• Proven expertise in Java frameworks (Spring, Spring Boot, etc.) and building large-scale applications.
• Strong knowledge of databases such as MySQL, MongoDB, or Elasticsearch.
• Hands-on experience with distributed data and messaging systems (Apache Kafka, Cassandra, Hadoop, etc.).
• Familiarity with cloud-native architectures and containerization technologies across AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, architectural thinking, and ability to handle ambiguity.
• Strong leadership, communication, and mentoring skills capable of influencing technical direction and uplifting :
• Design and architect technical solutions for business problems.
• Provide technical leadership to teammates through coaching and mentorship.
• Collaborate with other software developers, business analysts and software architects to plan, design, develop, test, and maintain.
• Implement new features and modifications.
• Work in cross-functional team, collaborating with peers during entire SDLC.
• Develop code for system changes or new modules within Bottomline core technology and architecture according to specifications and standards.
• Follow release cycles and commitment to deadlines.
• Performs production support and troubleshooting and maintenance (defect resolution)
• Assist in the collection and documentation of user's requirements, development of user stories, estimates and work plans.
• Acts as SME to senior stakeholders and / or other team members.
• Prepare reports, manuals and other documentation on the status, operation and maintenance of software.

(ref : hirist.tech)