Principal Software Engineer - Java

Location: hybrid work situation, 2 days/week onsite in Louisville, CO for teammate collaboration

Reporting to the Director, Software Engineering, the position is responsible for defining, designing, and developing system architecture using the latest Java technologies. Collaborating with other engineers, managers, Product Management, QA and Operations teams to develop and deliver major features in innovative solutions that meet company initiatives with respect to functionality, performance, scalability, reliability, realistic implementation schedules and adherence to development goals and principles.

Responsibilities

• Designs and develops data architecture components using Java, data definition and data manipulation structures in multiple database solutions including MySQL, MongoDB, ElasticSearch and defines clear success metrics and standards for teams 
• Applies advanced expertise in the implementation of all aspects of development, to include database, presentation, middle tier, and system interfaces
• As a member of the Agile delivery team, collaborates with architects, Systems Engineering and Product Management and other technical and non-technical stakeholders in the current product development process
• Formulates and communicates technical vision and strategy to business and technical stakeholders
• Responds quickly to changes in requirements
• Develops system and maintenance documentation
• Participates in Project planning and Estimation
• Prepares the architectural document artefacts
• Mentors development teams around sound design and coding practices
• Assists with testing and release process, including writing unit and integrated testing.
• Coordinates with development team members, perform code, design & architectural reviews
• Executes architectural design spikes
• Evaluates third party software products used in the solution as needed
• Provides detailed & accurate estimates for code development efforts

Required Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science, or related degree (Math, Engineering, Computers) required, or a combination of education and related experience 
• 8 years’ professional development experience in Java 
• 5 years’ experience with service-oriented development 
• 3 years experience at the sr staff, principal or architect level
• Experience with SOA using REST, SOAP RPC, HTTP, TCP IP, UDP Protocols 
• Familiarity using Linux is a plus 
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills 
• Experience working in an Agile scrum team environment 
• Excellent troubleshooting skills and being able to work under pressure 
• Desire to work hybrid with colleagues in Louisville, CO

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to demonstrate initiative, not only to accomplish assigned development tasks with a minimum of prepared documentation, but also to identify areas for improvement, and ability to combine these improvements into the product 
• Experience with AWS 
• Experience with Rules Engine and/or Event driven architecture 
• Experience creating unit tests 
• Exposure to performance and scalability improvement 

Key Differentiators

• Languages: Java, Python, NodeJS
• Backend: MySQL, MongoDB, ElasticSearch, DynamoDB, 
• XML, Java Script, Ajax, CSS

Estimated Salary Range for this position: $137,600 to $183,500

The base salary range represents the anticipated low and high end of the GHX’s salary range for this position. The base salary is one component of GHX’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards and benefits include: health, vision, and dental insurance, accident and life insurance, 401k matching, paid-time off, and education reimbursement, to name a few. To view more details of our benefits, visit us here: https://www.ghx.com/about/careers/

No 3rd party, agencies or C2C allowed. No sponsorships, must be a US citizen or Green Card holder presently living in the USA. #LI-RP