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Software Engineer

Wakefield, MA · On-site +1

$90K - $120K/yr

Vestmark is actively seeking a highly skilled and motivated Java Software Engineer with object-oriented programming and relational database experience and with a passion for technology and solving ...

Principal Software Engineer

Boston, MA · On-site +1

$151K - $249K/yr

About the Job Red Hat is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join our team. In this role, you ... For positions with Remote-US locations, the actual salary range for the position may differ based ...

Principal Software Engineer

Mansfield, MA · On-site +1

$142K - $191K/yr

As a Principal Full Stack Software Engineer , you will be a technical leader within the elluminate ... for Remote Work! We have also received numerous Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Awards ...

Principal Software Engineer

Mansfield, MA · On-site +1

$142K - $191K/yr

As a Principal Full Stack Software Engineer , you will be a technical leader within the elluminate ... for Remote Work! We have also received numerous Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Awards ...

Principal Software Engineer

Mansfield, MA · On-site +1

$142K - $191K/yr

As a Principal Full Stack Software Engineer , you will be a technical leader within the elluminate ... for Remote Work! We have also received numerous Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Awards ...

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

As of Jun 18, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote principal java software engineer in Boston, MA is $162,613.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $139,600.00 and $179,300.00 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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Principal Software Engineer/Developer

Fidelity Investments

Boston, MA • On-site, Remote

$178K - $188K/yr

Full-time

Posted 23 days ago


Fidelity Investments rating

8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 264 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

14th of 138 rated financial services


Job description

Job Description:

Position Description:

***Applicants are permitted to work remotely from an at-home work site anywhere in the United States.***

Programs testable and maintainable software solutions within Cloud computing environments and applications -- Docker, Kubernetes, and Amazon Web Services (AWS), using Java/J2EE, Spring, and Spring Boot. Designs and develops database schema, PL/SQLs, stored procedures, and transactional SQL within Oracle databases. Creates and improves REST API and implements Microservices -- Relational Databases, SQL, and ORM technologies (JPA2 and Hibernate). Leverages DevOps concepts and Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) tools -- GitHub and Jenkins. Uses business knowledge to translate the vision for divisional initiatives into business solutions by developing complex or multiple software applications and conducting studies of alternatives. Analyzes and recommends changes in project development policies, procedures, standards, and strategies to development experts and management.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Participates in architecture design teams.
  • Defines and implements application-level architecture.
  • Develops applications on complex projects, components, and subsystems for the division.
  • Recommends development testing tools and methodologies and reviews and validates test plans.
  • Responsible for QA readiness of software deliverables.
  • Develops comprehensive documentation for multiple applications or subsystems.
  • Establishes full project life cycle plans for complex projects across multiple platforms.
  • Responsible for meeting project goals on-time and on-budget.
  • Advises on risk assessment and risk management strategies for projects.
  • Plans and coordinates project schedules and assignments for multiple projects.
  • Acts as a primary liaison for business units to resolve various project/technology issues.
  • Provides technology solutions to daily issues and technical evaluation estimates on technology initiatives.
  • Advises senior management on technical strategy.
  • Mentors junior team members.
  • Performs independent and complex technical and functional analysis for multiple projects supporting several divisional initiatives.
  • Develops original and creative technical solutions to on-going development efforts.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a closely related field (or foreign education equivalent) and five (5) years of experience as a Principal Software Engineer/Developer (or closely related occupation) developing Cloud-native REST APIs and event streaming applications, using Java, AWS, Spring framework, and Kafka.

Or, alternatively, Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a closely related field (or foreign education equivalent) and three (3) years of experience as a Principal Software Engineer/Developer (or closely related occupation) developing Cloud-native REST APIs and event streaming applications, using Java, AWS, Spring framework, and Kafka.

Skills and Knowledge:

Candidate must also possess:

  • Demonstrated Expertise ("DE") designing, developing, and integrating Java Web services using Spring Boot and Spring Security according to service-oriented and microservices architecture; and authenticating applications using Open Authorization (oAuth) and Spring MVC frameworks.
  • DE designing, developing, and building Rest and SOAP microservice; enforcing application authentication, using JSON Web Tokens (JWT) validation; and reviewing requirements, investigating problem areas, and debugging and monitoring microservice applications, using Splunk and Datadog metrics.
  • DE implementing Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines for Web services, using Jenkins and Concourse; supporting the full Web application development lifecycle -- analysis, design, development, test, and deployment -- using source version control (Git and Stash) and build tools (Maven, AWS Cloud Formation Template, and Jenkins), according to Agile methodologies.
  • DE designing, developing, and deploying high throughput, scalable data loader process, using AWS Batch service and event streaming applications (using Apache Kafka); and creating unit tests using PowerMockito and end-to-end functional test automation in a Jenkins pipeline.

Salary: $178,131.00 - $188,131.00/year.

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Please be advised that Fidelity's business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories.


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