Principal / Senior Principal Java & Python Engineer
- Full Time
About the role
Additional Information
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Job Description
Job Title: Principal / Senior Principal
Functional Profile: Senior Java / Python Software Engineer with AI Exposure
Experience: 5 to 10 years
Locations:
- Atlanta, Georgia
- St. Louis, Missouri
Work Arrangement: Hybrid, 4 days per week onsite.
Employment: Full-time position.
Work Authorization:
- U.S. Citizens: Eligible
- Green Card Holders: Eligible
- H-1B: Not eligible
- Other visa categories: Not eligible under the current instructions.
Company Overview:
Our client is a global technology consulting and digital solutions company.
Role summary
Mandatory Skills
All the following requirements must be verified:
- Strong hands-on Java development experience, including Java 8, 11, 17, or newer versions.
- Practical experience with Spring Boot and Spring MVC.
- Experience designing and developing REST APIs and microservices.
- Hands-on Python experience for backend development, automation, or integrations.
- Exposure to Spec Driven Development.
- Strong SQL and relational database experience.
- Experience using Git or comparable source-control tools.
- Knowledge of SDLC and Agile development methodologies.
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.
Important: The client expects engineers who actively develop software, rather than professionals whose recent experience is primarily managerial or architectural.
Preferred Skills
Candidates should ideally demonstrate:
- Experience with Generative AI tools, including GitHub Copilot, Anthropic Claude, Google Gemini, or equivalent technologies.
- Practical use of AI coding assistants to improve software development productivity.
- Exposure to AI services available through AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
Additional Advantages
- Integration of Generative AI capabilities into Java or Python applications.
- Development of AI-powered APIs, assistants, or copilots.
- Experience with AI agents and agentic workflows.
- Familiarity with Model Context Protocol (MCP).
- Enterprise AI architecture knowledge.
IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE
- Have 5 to 10 years of relevant software engineering experience.
- Are currently based in Atlanta or St. Louis.
- Have substantial recent hands-on Java, Spring Boot, and Python experience.
- Have designed or maintained enterprise REST APIs and microservices.
- Have some meaningful exposure to AI-assisted development.
- Hold U.S. citizenship or permanent residency.
- Can attend the office four days per week.
- Are available to interview immediately.
- Have compensation expectations aligned with the approved range.
Secondary consideration: Candidates residing elsewhere in the United States who are willing to relocate at their own expense and comply with the onsite requirement.