Principal Software Engineer

Cotality

$134K — $155K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of software engineering experience with technical leadership.
  • Extensive hands-on expertise in Java, particularly latest versions.
  • Expertise in microservices architecture and distributed systems design.
  • Strong experience using Apache Kafka for service communication.
  • Familiarity with relational databases, preferably PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or MySQL.
  • Experience coordinating with offshore engineering teams in Europe and India.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (advanced degree preferred).

Responsibilities

  • Lead an 8-person engineering team with diverse levels of expertise.
  • Design and implement scalable microservices architectures, moving away from monolithic systems.
  • Collaborate with TPMs, Business Managers, and UX Engineers to create technical solutions from PRDs.
  • Architect and oversee microservices communication frameworks utilizing Apache Kafka.
  • Manage non-functional requirements to ensure adherence to code quality and security standards.
  • Promote AI practices within the team to enhance development efficiency.
  • Mentor junior engineers, providing guidance and fostering community collaboration.
  • Resolve integration challenges and adapt to changing business requirements with a positive approach.

Benefits

  • Generous PTO and 11 paid holidays, plus well-being and volunteer time off.
  • Up to 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave and baby stipend.
  • Multiple medical plan options with mental health and wellness support.
  • 401(k) plan with company match and vesting after one year.
  • $400 annual well-being stipend and tuition assistance up to $5,250.
  • Recognition rewards, referral bonuses, exclusive discounts and more.
Full Job Description
Job Description:

  • 360-Degree Technical Leadership: Provide end-to-end technical leadership and direction for an 8-person engineering team consisting of junior engineers, senior professionals, and technical project managers.
  • Architectural Engineering: Design and implement robust, flexible, and scalable software systems, replacing monolithic patterns with highly scalable microservices architectures.
  • Technical Product Shapping: Partner closely with Technical Project Managers (TPMs), Business Managers, and UX Engineers to translate business concepts and Product Requirement Documents (PRDs) into clear technical solutions.
  • Event-Driven Communication: Architect and manage microservices communication frameworks leveraging Apache Kafka as the integral messaging infrastructure.
  • Non-Functional Requirements (NFRs) Ownership: Direct the strategy for non-functional requirements, ensuring all deliverables satisfy strict code quality standards, security compliances, and evolving internal checklists.
  • AI Advocacy & Discipline: Drive an 4;AI discipline4; across the team, positively influencing engineering practices to leverage, embrace, and continuously adopt AI tools to maximize development efficiency.
  • Community & Mentorship: Guide and elevate junior team members, clarify complex challenges to set them up for success, and actively collaborate with the broader technical community to learn and share engineering standards.
  • Cross-Functional Blocker Resolution: Swim through complex integration ambiguities and changing business requirements with a resilient, solutions-oriented, and positive attitude.


Job Qualifications:

  • 8+ years of relevant software engineering experience with a proven track record of technical leadership.

  • Vast knowledge of Java, including extensive hands-on experience with the latest versions of the language.


  • Proven expertise in modern microservices architecture and distributed systems design.


  • Strong professional experience using Apache Kafka for inter-service communication.


  • Experience with relational databases, with a strong preference for PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or MySQL.


  • Experience collaborating with and coordinating tasks for offshore engineering teams in Europe and India (preferred)


  • Bachelor9;s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, a related field, or equivalent experience (advanced degree preferred).


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Annual Pay Range:
134,400 - 155,000 USD

Application Window:

This opportunity is expected to remain posted through the date identified below, subject to business needs.

2026-07-16

Thrive with Cotality

At Cotality, we offer more than just a job, we provide a benefits experience designed to support your whole self. From a flexible working model to competitive time off and standout health coverage with meaningful perks and growth opportunities, our package is built to help you thrive at work and in life.

Highlights, depending on role classification, include:
  • Time off: Generous PTO and 11 paid holidays, plus well-being and volunteer time off.
  • Family Support: Up to 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave and a baby stipend.
  • Health: Multiple medical plan options with mental health and wellness support offerings.
  • Retirement: 401(k) with company match and vesting after one year.
  • Financial Perks: $400 annual well-being stipend and tuition assistance up to $5,250.
  • Extras: Recognition Rewards, Referral bonuses, exclusive discounts and more!


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