Principal Java Developer

Principal Java Developer

Anywhere

Type: Contract

Category: Development

Industry: Financial Services

Workplace Type: Remote

Reference : JN -

Date Posted: 01/02/2026

100% Remote

We are recruiting for a Principal Java Developer who will provide technical leadership and expertise in designing, developing, and implementing robust, scalable, and secure enterprise applications. This role requires deep proficiency in Java/J2EE development, extensive experience with AWS cloud services, expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, and a strong background in building and consuming web services. The Principal Engineer will drive architectural decisions, mentor junior team members, and ensure the delivery of high-quality software solutions.

Rate: $90-97/ hr. w2

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of complex enterprise applications using Java/J2EE technologies.
• Architect and implement solutions leveraging AWS cloud services (e.g., EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, Dynamo
  
  DB, SQS, SNS, API Gateway).
• Design, develop, and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform for provisioning and managing AWS resources.
• Develop and consume RESTful web services, ensuring high performance, security, and scalability.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams, fostering best practices in software development, code quality, and architectural design.
• Collaborate with product owners, architects, and other stakeholders to define technical requirements and translate them into actionable development plans.
• Conduct code reviews, mentor junior engineers, and promote a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, ensuring the stability and performance of production systems.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends, evaluating and recommending new tools and practices to enhance development processes.

• 9+ years of experience in Java/J2EE development, with a focus on enterprise-level applications.
• Expert-level proficiency in Java programming, including Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Spring Security).
• Extensive experience with AWS cloud services and a strong understanding of cloud-native architectures.
• Proven experience designing and implementing IaC using Terraform.
• Demonstrable expertise in designing, developing, and consuming RESTful and SOAP web services.
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture, design patterns, and best practices.
• Experience with relational and No
  
  SQL databases (e.g., Postgre
  
  SQL, MySQL, Dynamo
  
  DB).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, version control systems (e.g., Git), and agile methodologies.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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