Principal / Senior Principal Java & Python Engineer

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.