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Principal Software Engineer

Eliassen Group
Westlake, TX Contractor
POSTED ON 4/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/15/2026
Description:
Hybrid 50% on site in Westlake, TX

We are seeking an experienced Full Stack Engineer to join a Risk-focused product team responsible for building and modernizing applications that support critical business functions across a large financial organization. This role is heavily back-end focused (approximately 80%), with some front-end development using Angular.

The ideal candidate is a strong Java engineer with solid database experience, cloud exposure, and the ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical partners to deliver and modernize applications.

The role emphasizes backend development with Java, Spring Boot, Oracle, and AWS, with some Angular on the frontend. You will contribute to architecture, mentor team members, and build reliable services on cloud-native platforms. Your work will help the organization manage critical risk workflows and data.

Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $70.00 to $75.00/hr. w2

Responsibilities:
  • Design, develop, and enhance back-end services using Java and Spring Boot
  • Build and maintain front-end components using Angular (lighter emphasis than back end)
  • Develop and optimize Oracle database objects, including SQL and PL/SQL
  • Work with cloud-based infrastructure, primarily within AWS environments
  • Contribute to application modernization initiatives for business-critical risk platforms
  • Collaborate closely with product owners, architects, and cross-functional engineering teams
  • Participate in Agile ceremonies and follow established CI/CD practices
  • Communicate clearly and effectively in design discussions, code reviews, and team forums

Experience Requirements:
Technical
  • Java, Kafka, Kubernetes, and AWS EKS
  • Data analysis and data modeling
  • CI/CD tools such as Git, Jenkins, UDeploy, Swagger, and Datadog
  • Development experience in UNIX and Windows environments
  • Financial services domain exposure, particularly risk-related platforms

Experience Requirements

  • 5 years of professional software engineering experience
  • Proven experience designing and delivering distributed, scalable applications
  • Prior experience mentoring or providing technical guidance within a scrum team is a plus
  • Strong hands-on experience with Java
  • Working knowledge of Angular
  • Solid experience with Oracle databases (SQL and PL/SQL)
  • Exposure to AWS (cloud-native or cloud-hosted applications)

Soft Skills
  • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
  • Ability to collaborate effectively within Agile scrum teams
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical mindset

Education Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)

Recruitment Transparency Notice



Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. Please be advised that Eliassen Group utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screening process. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team (, ) inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application process. These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in reviewing application materials to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. All AI-assisted evaluations and responses are reviewed by human recruiters before any hiring decisions are made. The use of AI in our process is intended to support fairness, efficiency, and consistency, and Eliassen Group takes measures to prevent bias or discrimination in connection with its hiring practices. By proceeding, you acknowledge, agree, and consent to Eliassen Group's use of these tools, including AI tools, as part of the application and hiring process.

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.
Please be advised- If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please confirm that they have an Eliassen.com email address and never provide personal or financial information to anyone who is not clearly associated with Eliassen Group. If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact .


About Eliassen Group:

Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company for human-powered solutions. For over 30 years, Eliassen has helped thousands of companies reach further and achieve more with their technology solutions, financial, risk & compliance, and advisory solutions, and clinical solutions. With offices from coast to coast and throughout Europe, Eliassen provides a local community presence, balanced with international reach. Eliassen Group strives to positively impact the lives of their employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which they operate.

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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