Principal Software Engineer

Job Overview

We are looking for a highly skilled Principal Software Engineer (Java) to lead the design and development of scalable, high-performance backend systems. In this role, you will serve as a technical leader, shaping architecture decisions, driving best practices, and mentoring engineering teams. You will collaborate cross-functionally to build innovative, enterprise-grade software solutions that power our business and enhance user experiences.

About Us

When you join iCIMS, you join the team helping global companies transform business and the world through the power of talent. Our customers do amazing things: design rocket ships, create vaccines, deliver consumer goods globally, overnight, with a smile. As the Talent Cloud company, we empower these organizations to attract, engage, hire, and advance the right talent. We’re passionate about helping companies build a diverse, winning workforce and about building our home team. We're dedicated to fostering an inclusive, purpose-driven, and innovative work environment where everyone belongs.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and develop scalable and high-performance backend applications using Java and related technologies.
• Lead technical discussions, design reviews, and code reviews to ensure best practices.
• Drive performance optimization, security, and reliability across backend services.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including frontend engineers, DevOps, and product managers.
• Work with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) to build robust and scalable solutions.
• Ensure CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and DevOps best practices are implemented effectively.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and drive innovation in backend development.
• Mentor and guide software engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence.
  
  

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in backend development using Java (JDK 8+), Spring Boot, and Microservices architecture.
• Strong experience with RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and event-driven architectures (Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc.).
• Proficiency in SQL & NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, etc.).
• Deep understanding of multithreading, concurrency, and distributed systems.
• Hands-on experience with Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Git, Jenkins, and automated deployment processes.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to optimize system performance.
• Experience with unit testing, integration testing, and test-driven development (TDD).
• Prior experience in leading teams, mentoring engineers, and setting technical directions.
  
  

Preferred

EEO Statement

iCIMS is a place where everyone belongs. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our approach helps us to build a winning team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and abilities. So, regardless of how your diversity expresses itself, you can find a home here at iCIMS. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you’d like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at careers@icims.com.

Compensation And Benefits

Competitive health and wellness benefits include medical insurance (employee and dependent family members), personal accident and group term life insurance, bonding and parental leave, lifestyle spending account reimbursements, wellness services offerings, sick and casual/emergency days, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, retirals (PF - employer contribution) and gratuity. Benefits and eligibility may vary by location, role, and tenure. Learn more here: https://careers.icims.com/benefits