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Principal Software Engineer (Backend)

Hybrid in Jersey City, NJ, US • Posted 1 hour ago • Updated 1 hour ago

Full Time

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Hybrid

$150000 - $180000/yr

VDart, Inc.

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java
Kafka
API
RESTFUL
Microservices
Kubernetes
Spring Security

Summary

Job Title: Principal Software Engineer (Backend)

Location: Jersey City, NJ

Duration: / Term: Full Time

Job Description:

Experience Desired: 10+ Years

Job Description:

What You’ll Do

As a Principal Software Engineer at Client’s, you will:

Design and implement distributed systems using Java Spring Boot, REST APIs, and cloud-native tooling
Architect microservices that are resilient, scalable, and fault-tolerant using Kafka or RabbitMQ for messaging
Define and enforce patterns for Event Sourcing and Command Query Responsibility Segregation (CQRS)
Collaborate with product and engineering teams to translate business requirements into scalable system designs
Ensure infrastructure and application layers conform to Zero Trust principles and enterprise security models
Deploy and manage containers using Kubernetes, and orchestrate APIs via API Gateways (Kong or similar)
Work with data teams to model and manage schemas on Oracle and integrate with existing enterprise systems
Establish best practices for identity and access management (IAM) across service boundaries
Lead design reviews, mentor engineering teams, and set technical direction across multiple workstreams
Serve as a thought leader and trusted advisor in architecture discussions, contributing to internal playbooks and knowledge sharing

Requirements

You’ll bring:

10+ years of experience in software engineering with expertise in Java Spring Boot and cloud-native design
Proven experience architecting large-scale, event-driven systems with Kafka, RabbitMQ, or similar technologies
Deep knowledge of Microservices, CQRS, and Event Sourcing in production environments
Experience implementing Zero Trust Architecture across application, API, and data layers
Hands-on experience with container orchestration using Kubernetes
Strong command of API Gateway platforms such as Kong, Apigee, or similar
Experience working with Oracle or other enterprise-grade relational databases
Familiarity with IAM protocols and secure service communication standards (OAuth2, OpenID Connect, etc.)
Ability to lead complex system designs, mentor developers, and influence architecture across domains
A strong consulting mindset—collaborative, outcome-driven, and client-facing when needed

Key Skills:

Java, Kafka, Microservices architecture, Restful, Spring Security

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Dice Id: 10330808
Position Id: 96510-5195-
Posted 1 hour ago

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About VDart, Inc.

VDart, headquartered in Atlanta, GA, is a global leader in digital talent solutions and IT staffing, delivering top technology professionals to businesses worldwide. With a strong presence across North America, Europe and Asia, we specialize in helping organizations navigate complex technology landscapes with the right expertise.

Through a strategic, client-focused approach, we have placed over 20,000 professionals across key industries and advanced technology solutions. Whether placing top talent in cutting-edge roles or providing strategic digital workforce solutions, our network of 4,000 specialists across 13 countries is committed to excellence, agility and impact.

Backed by 18 years of industry experience, we go beyond staffing to build long-term partnerships that accelerate digital transformation and drive sustained growth. Whether you need a technology partner to fuel innovation or specialized workforce solutions to maintain a competitive edge, VDart delivers the right people, skills and mindset to create a lasting impact in a digital-first world.

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