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How much do remote principal java software engineer jobs pay per year?

As of May 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote principal java software engineer in the United States is $149,680.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $128,500.00 and $165,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Remote Principal Java Software Engineer vs Remote Senior Java Developer?

AspectRemote Principal Java Software EngineerRemote Senior Java Developer
Required CredentialsBachelor's/Master's in Computer Science, Java certificationsBachelor's in Computer Science, Java certifications
Work EnvironmentLeadership role, architecture design, cross-team collaborationDevelopment, coding, debugging within teams
Employer & Industry UsageTech companies, large enterprises, consulting firmsStartups, mid-sized companies, tech firms
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding seniority, responsibilities, and career progressionTechnical skills, project involvement, experience level

The Remote Principal Java Software Engineer typically holds a leadership position, focusing on system architecture and guiding teams, whereas the Remote Senior Java Developer primarily engages in coding and technical implementation. Both roles require strong Java expertise and relevant certifications, but the principal role involves strategic oversight and cross-team coordination, making it suitable for experienced professionals aiming for leadership in Java development.

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Infographic showing various Remote Principal Java Software Engineer job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% Internship, 70% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 11% Contract. Highlights an 3% In-person, and 97% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $149,680 per year, or $72 per hour.

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Job description

Job Title: Sr. Java developer
Location: Dallas, TX (Remote)
Duration: 12+ Months
Skills: Strong in Java 8 AWS and Concurrent programming experience
Client is building a next generation cloud native platform serving customers and internal users, the Principal Java Software Engineer will be responsible for building and maintaining Java applications to support our business needs. They will serve as the technical lead for software development projects and help set and maintain design principles and guidelines across our applications. This includes stand-alone applications as well as Web applications all supporting internal and customer facing business processes.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
• Develop and maintain
• Create coding and design guidelines to be used throughout our applications.
• Mentor other developers and ensure coherent development practices.
• Work with architecture team to define development toolset.
• Lead organization code review process.
• Assist in the development of technical requirements for Agile development teams.
• Develop updates, corrections, or enhancements including Business Logic in Java & SQL as well as User Interfaces in HTML and JavaScript.
• Provide analysis and recommendations for external
• Work with Operations Team on Application Deployment Issues.
• . Integrate with other technologies us
• Responsible for data security and web site intrusion defenses of
• Develop technical processes and to support the overall SDLC process including continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD)
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or relevant field master's degree preferred
• 10 or more years development experience using Java, HTML, and JavaScript in a J2EE environment.
• 8 or more years' experience in SQL and Database Design.
• 8 or more years of knowledge and work experience in XML or EDI for integrating with trading partners.
• 1 - 3 years of native cloud application development experience in AWS.
• 2 years' experience creating applications in a service-oriented architecture.
• Experience developing Secure web applications containing financial data.
• Experience developing enterprise software through several complete development lifecycles.
• Hands-on experience with J2EE Application servers (specifically JBoss).
• Technical Leadership over projects with 6 or more engineers.
• Experience creating technical design and architecture for a software tool
• Experience configuring CI/CD systems.
• Functional knowledge of Java IDE and SVN development tools.
• Experience with JPA and Hibernate.
• Excellent Troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent judgment and the ability to handle escalated situations.
• Motivated to learn and grow in experience and knowledge.
Primary skill client is looking for
• Aws
• Java 8 & Streams
• Spring Configs & Boot Basics
• Multi threading basics
• Architecture & Design
• Core Java Basics
• Communication