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Mondo

Principal Software Engineer - SRE

Boston, MA · Remote

$130K - $185K/yr

Principal Software Engineer - SRE, location is Remote (ET time zone; CT considered if working ET ... Write and improve production Java code * Maintain existing Java services * Build occasional ...

iboss

Java Software Engineer - Remote

Atlanta, GA · Remote

$49.75 - $68.25/hr

As a Software Engineer at iboss, you'll have the opportunity to work on multiple technologies. Our ... using Java technology stack and servlet containers * 1 year of experience with frontend ...

iboss

Java Software Engineer - Remote

Atlanta, GA · On-site +1

$49.75 - $68.25/hr

As a Software Engineer at iboss, you'll have the opportunity to work on multiple technologies. Our ... using Java technology stack and servlet containers * 1 year of experience with frontend ...

Navtech, Inc.

Java Software Engineer

$53 - $72.75/hr

Role: Software Engineer Location: 100% Remote Duration: 12+ Months Contract on W2 * 8+ years of experience in backend development * Strong experience with Kotlin and modern web frameworks

StackandCo

... n We need Senior Java Engineers who have led teams, to work on both the Architecture and ... remote but only for candidates based in Ireland. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n You will also be well looked ...

Arrivia

Remote Principal Agentic Software Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site +1

$128K - $172K/yr

About the Role As a Principal Agentic Software Engineer , you are a hands-on, product-minded, customer-focused full-stack engineer who sets technical direction across multiple products and platforms ...

Allstate

Lead Java Software Engineer

Concord, NC · On-site +1

Experience * 5 or more years of experience (preferred) #LI-TE1 Skills J2EE Technologies, Java (Programming Language), Java Spring, Software Development, Spring Boot, Spring Framework Compensation ...

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As of Sep 8, 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 September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 88% Full Time, 7% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $149,680 per year, or $72 per hour.

Principal Software Engineer - SRE

Boston, MA • Remote

Mondo
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$130K - $185K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 12 days ago

Job description

Apply now: Principal Software Engineer – SRE, location is Remote (ET time zone; CT considered if working ET hours), with quarterly onsite travel to the Boston office. The start date is TBD for this permanent position.

Job Title: Principal Software Engineer – SRE

Location-Type: Remote (Eastern Time zone only; Central Time acceptable if working ET hours) — travel into the Boston office once per quarter

Start Date Is: TBD

Duration: Permanent

Compensation Range: $130,000–$185,000

Benefits: Eligible for Health, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Job Description:

  • Write and improve production Java code
  • Maintain existing Java services
  • Build occasional internal applications (Java backend / JavaScript frontend)
  • Improve system reliability, scalability, and performance
  • Improve caching, observability, and platform health
  • Troubleshoot production issues and perform root cause analysis after incidents
  • Prevent future outages through engineering improvements
  • Review architecture and influence design decisions
  • Partner closely with software engineering teams and mentor other engineers

Requirements:

  • 8 years of Software Engineering / SRE experience
  • Expert-level Java experience in a production environment
  • Experience writing net-new Java code AND maintaining existing Java services
  • Distributed systems experience
  • Experience with RabbitMQ, Kafka, or similar messaging technologies
  • MongoDB experience (building applications that interact with it)
  • Experience supporting SaaS/cloud applications in production
  • Strong debugging and root cause analysis skills
  • Experience responding to production outages
  • Performance tuning and reliability improvement experience
  • Strong software engineering fundamentals
  • Experience improving observability, monitoring, and system health