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Remote Principal Java Software Engineer Jobs in Cleveland, OH

Principal Software Engineer

Cleveland, OH · On-site +1

$130K - $175K/yr

The Principal Software Engineer plays a strategic role in designing and enhancing ... This is a remote position. This position is not eligible for sponsorship for work authorization now ...

Sr Software Engineer

Strongsville, OH · Remote

$125K - $165K/yr

Hybrid (3days Office / 2days Remote) Duration: Contract to Hire Years Of Exp Required: 10+ Years ... Java preferred) • Hands-on experience with backend service design for complex domains (APIs ...

Sr Software Engineer

Strongsville, OH · Remote

$125K - $165K/yr

Hybrid (3days Office / 2days Remote) Duration: Contract to Hire Years Of Exp Required: 10+ Years ... Java preferred) • Hands-on experience with backend service design for complex domains (APIs ...

Sr Software Engineer

Strongsville, OH · Remote

$125K - $165K/yr

Hybrid (3days Office / 2days Remote) Duration: Contract to Hire Years Of Exp Required: 10+ Years ... Java preferred) • Hands-on experience with backend service design for complex domains (APIs ...

Sr Software Engineer

Strongsville, OH · Remote

$125K - $165K/yr

Hybrid (3days Office / 2days Remote) Duration: Contract to Hire Years Of Exp Required: 10+ Years ... Java preferred) • Hands-on experience with backend service design for complex domains (APIs ...

Sr Software Engineer

Strongsville, OH · Remote

$125K - $165K/yr

Hybrid (3days Office / 2days Remote) Duration: Contract to Hire Years Of Exp Required: 10+ Years ... Java preferred) • Hands-on experience with backend service design for complex domains (APIs ...

Sr Software Engineer

Strongsville, OH · Remote

$125K - $165K/yr

Hybrid (3days Office / 2days Remote) Duration: Contract to Hire Years Of Exp Required: 10+ Years ... Java preferred) • Hands-on experience with backend service design for complex domains (APIs ...

Sr Software Engineer

Strongsville, OH · Remote

$125K - $165K/yr

Hybrid (3days Office / 2days Remote) Duration: Contract to Hire Years Of Exp Required: 10+ Years ... Java preferred) • Hands-on experience with backend service design for complex domains (APIs ...

Data Engineer Principal

Strongsville, OH · Remote

$138K - $185K/yr

Data Engineer Principal Location: OH - Strongsville, PA - Pittsburgh, TX - Dallas Work Status ... Hybrid, 3 days in office, 2 days remote Duration : Contract to Hire Years Of Experience Required ...

Data Engineer Principal

Strongsville, OH · Remote

$138K - $185K/yr

Data Engineer Principal Location: OH - Strongsville, PA - Pittsburgh, TX - Dallas Work Status ... Hybrid, 3 days in office, 2 days remote Duration : Contract to Hire Years Of Experience Required ...

Data Engineer Principal

Strongsville, OH · Remote

$138K - $185K/yr

Data Engineer Principal Location: OH - Strongsville, PA - Pittsburgh, TX - Dallas Work Status ... Hybrid, 3 days in office, 2 days remote Duration : Contract to Hire Years Of Experience Required ...

Data Engineer Principal

Strongsville, OH · Remote

$138K - $185K/yr

Data Engineer Principal Location: OH - Strongsville, PA - Pittsburgh, TX - Dallas Work Status ... Hybrid, 3 days in office, 2 days remote Duration : Contract to Hire Years Of Experience Required ...

Data Engineer Principal

Strongsville, OH · Remote

$138K - $185K/yr

Data Engineer Principal Location: OH - Strongsville, PA - Pittsburgh, TX - Dallas Work Status ... Hybrid, 3 days in office, 2 days remote Duration : Contract to Hire Years Of Experience Required ...

Data Engineer Principal

Strongsville, OH · Remote

$138K - $185K/yr

Data Engineer Principal Location: OH - Strongsville, PA - Pittsburgh, TX - Dallas Work Status ... Hybrid, 3 days in office, 2 days remote Duration : Contract to Hire Years Of Experience Required ...

Data Engineer Principal

Strongsville, OH · Remote

$138K - $185K/yr

Data Engineer Principal Location: OH - Strongsville, PA - Pittsburgh, TX - Dallas Work Status ... Hybrid, 3 days in office, 2 days remote Duration : Contract to Hire Years Of Experience Required ...

Data Engineer Principal

Strongsville, OH · Remote

$138K - $185K/yr

Data Engineer Principal Location: OH - Strongsville, PA - Pittsburgh, TX - Dallas Work Status ... Hybrid, 3 days in office, 2 days remote Duration : Contract to Hire Years Of Experience Required ...

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

As of Jul 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote principal java software engineer in Cleveland, OH is $145,164.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $124,600.00 and $160,000.00 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 Cleveland, OH as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 25% As Needed, and 75% Full Time. Highlights an 100% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $145,164 per year, or $69.8 per hour.
Principal Software Engineer

Principal Software Engineer

Sherwin-Williams

Cleveland, OH • On-site, Remote

$130K - $175K/yr

Other

Medical, Retirement

Posted 6 days ago


Sherwin-Williams rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 674 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

228th of 535 rated manufacturers


Job description

The Principal Software Engineer plays a strategic role in designing and enhancing softwareapplications, products, websites, and digital products across the organization.The role will be responsible forproviding technical leadership, designing, developing, and testing highly complex software systems orapplications for software enhancements and new products, including cloud-based or internet-related tools forinternal and external consumption. The incumbent will provide technical solutions to enable the company to meetits strategic objectives through effective collaboration with business analysts, quality assurance testers, andproject managers. The incumbent will lead others to ensure successful teamwork, effective development, anddelivery of high-quality software solutions. 

This is a remote position.
 

This position is not eligible for sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, including conversion to H1-B visa.

Job duties include contact with other employees and access confidential and proprietary information and/or other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company's staff, employees, and business relationships.

At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:

Life ... with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being
Career ... with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution
Connection ... with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities
It's all here for you... let's Create Your Possible

At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission is to help our employees and their families live healthier, save smarter and feel better. This starts with a wide range of world-class benefits designed for you. From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commute-it matters to us. A general description of benefits offered can be found at http://www.myswbenefits.com/. Click on "Candidates" to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin-Williams employee.

Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and will impact where actual compensation may fall within the stated wage range. The wage range listed for this role takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws including with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act where applicable.

Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract.

As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Sherwin-Williams requests state and local employment services delivery systems to provide priority referral of Protected Veterans.

Please be aware, Sherwin-Williams recruiting team members will never request a candidate to provide a payment, ask for financial information, or sensitive personal information like national identification numbers, date of birth, or bank account numbers during the application process.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS 

Required:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related field. In lieu of a degree, at least 11 years of experience in software development
  • 8+ years of experience in software development in the software development industry  
  • Extensive expertise and knowledge of software development life cycle (SDLC) methodologies and best practices
  • Expertise and knowledge of software development tools, platforms, and languages
  • Proven end to end experience in leading the development, integration, testing, and deployment of highly complex cloud-based software solutions or internet-related tools
  • Proven experience in working with highly complex relational databases and advanced SQL techniques.
  • Proven experience in developing and leading the development of highly scalable and complex Microservices and in-depth knowledge of various integration patterns
  • Extensive experience in software architecture and design principles

Preferred:

  • Certified Software Development Professional (CSDP) or equivalent certification
  • One of the following certifications: Professional Scrum Developer (PSD) and Certified Scrum Developer (CSD) 
  • Expertise in distributed, cloud-based application systems, multi-partner, and multi-functional software systems.
  • Experience in digital roofing configuration and estimation applications including industry leaders, their tools, available APIs and integrations.  
  • Understanding of metal roofing installation principles:
    • The relationship between the specific installation parts (ridge, hip, valley) as well as for the panels themselves
    • Roofing geometry including the relationship between rise, run, slope and panel lengths.  
       

TECHNICAL SKILLS

  • Database Management Systems
  • Programming Languages
  • Code Prompt Engineering
  • Cloud Technologies & Platforms
  • Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) Methodology
  • Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)
  • Project Management Methodology
  • Front-End Coding Languages
  • Web Services & APIs
  • Systems Integration
  • Source Control Systems
  • Build Tools and Compilers
  • Software Testing & Quality Assurance Methodologies & Tools
  • Automated Testing Tools
  • Solution Architecture Patterns
  • Containerization 
  • Provide technical expertise in software planning cycles and connect with the team to provide feedback onproduct/project estimates and guiding the team in aligning with business goals andtimelines
  • Develop strategies to solve highly complex business requirements and analyze technical specifications toimplement the requirements, ensuring optimal solutions for complexprojects
  • Design and architect software, applications, and database enhancements or new products in alignment withbusiness requirements and technical specifications defined while considering scalability, performance, andmaintainability of thesystems
  • Strategically guide the process of developing, building and testing software systems or applications to meetbusiness requirements enabling the delivery of high-quality and timelysolutions
  • Drive high-quality, maintainable, and scalable code in various programming languages, provide guidance andmentoring to less experienced teammembers
  • Lead the team responsible for conducting bug fixes to identify and remediate defects in software solutions andensuring the overall stability and reliability of thesoftware
  • Supervise the technical documentation including code comments, design documents, and user manuals, whilesetting documentation standards for theteam
  • Provide technical leadership and guidance to business analysts, quality assurance testers, and project managersto ensure that software solutions meet business requirements. Share relevantpast experienceand best practicesto deliver thebest.
  • Provide high-level technical support to end-users, and make recommendations for enhancement orimprovements to ensure the proper usage and adoption of softwaresolutions

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