Senior Principal Back End Engineer (Java, Spring, AI)

TL;DR

Senior Principal Back End Engineer (Java/Spring): Leading the design and delivery of complex, high-performance backend systems with an accent on greenfield architecture, JVM optimization, and AI integration. Focus on setting technical direction, mentoring engineering teams, and delivering production-grade systems that handle extreme scale and throughput demands.

Company

hirify.global is a global, fully remote digital product engineering partner that helps Fortune 500 companies and industry leaders build and scale custom solutions.

What you will do

• Lead technical architecture and design decisions for complex, multi-team consulting engagements.
• Scaffold greenfield Spring Framework application components and establish coding standards.
• Design and implement high-performance, heavy-load backend components using advanced JVM tuning and concurrency patterns.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers on technical problem-solving, code quality, and architectural thinking.
• Partner with product leaders to translate business needs into sound technical solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical challenges that block project progress.

Requirements

• 15+ years of professional Java development experience with mastery of the Spring Framework.
• 10+ years of hands-on experience designing and implementing greenfield Spring applications at scale.
• 5+ years of professional experience with JavaScript/TypeScript frontend technologies, preferably React.
• Deep expertise in JVM configuration, tuning, and optimization for high-volume systems.
• Proven ability to architect complex, multi-component systems for performance and scalability.
• Experience creating AI-powered applications or integrating with AI tools and services.

Culture & Benefits

• Fully remote, global team environment with a focus on collaboration and innovation.
• Autonomy to make significant technical decisions and shape architectural direction.
• Opportunity to work with a team of talented engineers who value deep technical expertise.
• Exposure to complex, high-scale projects for Fortune 500 clients.
• Collaborative culture that emphasizes mentorship and continuous learning.