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NinjaOne

Senior Software Engineer, Java | Endpoint Data

NC · On-site +1

$125K - $165K/yr

Location - We are flexible on remote working from home, if you are located in the USA and reside in ... software engineers, but experience in our stack can't hurt: NinjaOne is built on Java, Kotlin, C ...

NinjaOne

$111K - $146K/yr

Location - We are flexible on remote working from home, if you are located in the USA and reside in ... software engineers, but experience in our stack can't hurt: NinjaOne is built on Java, Kotlin, C ...

NinjaOne

$119K - $157K/yr

Location - We are flexible on remote working from home, if you are located in the USA and reside in ... software engineers, but experience in our stack can't hurt: NinjaOne is built on Java, Kotlin, C ...

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 ...

CVS Health

Lead Java Software Engineer

$106K - $260K/yr

Position Summary CVS Health is seeking a hands-on, driven Lead Java Software Development Engineer to join a highenergy, growing team focused on transforming the digital experience of pharmacy and ...

Klap6

Sr Java SDET - 100% Remote

San Antonio, TX · On-site +1

$51.75 - $65.75/hr

Please share me your resume to Arun.k(at)klap6(dot)com Job Details Java SDET Testing 1 Year Contract San Antonio, TX (100% Remote) Work closely with software engineers to build quality by ensuring ...

Citizens

Principal Software Engineer

Johnston, RI · On-site +1

$135K - $182K/yr

Developing enterprise APIs in Java and deploying on PaaS using CI/CD pipelines; Utilizing version ... remote work permitted from any US location. Worksite: One Citizens Bank Way, Johnston, RI 02919 ...

Klap6

Sr Java SDET - 100% Remote

San Antonio, TX · Remote

$51.75 - $65.75/hr

Please share me your resume to Arun.k(at)klap6(dot)com Job Details Java SDET Testing 1 Year Contract San Antonio, TX (100% Remote) Work closely with software engineers to build quality by ensuring ...

Citizens

Principal Software Engineer

Johnston, RI · On-site +1

$135K - $182K/yr

Developing enterprise APIs in Java and deploying on PaaS using CI/CD pipelines; Utilizing version ... remote work permitted from any US location. Worksite: One Citizens Bank Way, Johnston, RI 02919 ...

NinjaOne

Senior Software Engineer, Java

Kansas, KS · On-site +1

Location - We are flexible on remote working from home, if you are located in the USA and reside in ... We hire the best software engineers with experience in our stack: NinjaOne is built on Java ...

NinjaOne

Senior Software Engineer, Java

New York, NY · On-site +1

Location - We are flexible on remote working from home, if you are located in the USA and reside in ... We hire the best software engineers with experience in our stack: NinjaOne is built on Java ...

NinjaOne

Location - We are flexible on remote working from home, if you are located in the USA and reside in ... We hire the best software engineers with experience in our stack: NinjaOne is built on Java ...

NinjaOne

Senior Software Engineer, Java

Baltimore, MD · On-site +1

Location - We are flexible on remote working from home, if you are located in the USA and reside in ... We hire the best software engineers with experience in our stack: NinjaOne is built on Java ...

NinjaOne

Senior Software Engineer, Java

Baltimore, MD · On-site +1

$150K - $220K/yr

Location - We are flexible on remote working from home, if you are located in the USA and reside in ... We hire the best software engineers with experience in our stack: NinjaOne is built on Java ...

NinjaOne

Location - We are flexible on remote working from home, if you are located in the USA and reside in ... We hire the best software engineers with experience in our stack: NinjaOne is built on Java ...

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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.

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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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Senior Software Engineer, Java | Endpoint Data

NC • On-site, Remote

NinjaOne
Software Development • 201 - 500 employees
Learn more about NinjaOneexternal

$125K - $165K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 5 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Design and implement scalable software solutions and platform improvements for IT Operations products.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop new features, support existing functionality, and ensure software quality.

  • Take ownership of technical initiatives, address challenges proactively, and contribute to system scalability and performance.

Job description

About the Role 

As a Senior Software Engineer, Java at NinjaOne, you'll play a key role in enhancing our IT Operations product suite by designing and implementing scalable solutions and platform improvements. You'll contribute to new features and support existing functionality, all while ensuring our software meets the high expectations of our customers.

In this role, you’ll be part of a team of engineers and technology experts, delivering mission-critical services that help our customers manage, protect, and maintain millions of endpoints and servers. You will have the opportunity to design and develop high-availability software systems that support our global operations.

Location - We are flexible on remote working from home, if you are located in the USA and reside in one of the following states - CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, *IL, KS, ME, MA, NJ, NC, NY, OR, TN, TX, VA, and WA. We have physical offices in Austin, TX and Tampa, FL, if you prefer a hybrid option.

We hire the best software engineers, but experience in our stack can’t hurt:  NinjaOne is built on Java, Kotlin, C++, Golang and Postgres, supporting millions of user endpoints and running as a scalable cloud service in AWS.  Knowing large-scale datastore bottlenecks, asynchronous application design and client-server architecture will help you.

What You’ll Be Doing: 

  • Software Development: Lead the development of large-scale software applications, ensuring high quality and adherence to our quality-first standards.
  • Software Architecture & Leadership: Influence critical architectural decisions, ensuring that systems are scalable, maintainable, and aligned with business objectives. Balance technical debt, performance concerns, and scalability with business needs.
  • Collaboration & Mentorship: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on technical decisions and drive improvements. Mentor junior engineers, providing guidance on best practices and setting technical standards across projects.
  • Ownership of Initiatives: Take ownership of technical initiatives, proactively address challenges, and drive improvements based on data reported by support teams.
  • Focus on Quality: Advocate for and implement quality assurance practices, ensuring the delivery of robust, high-performance software.
  • Other Duties: Contribute to additional responsibilities as needed to support the team’s success.

Qualifications and Requirements: 

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent work experience.
  • 10+ years of experience in Java software development, particularly for product applications. 
  • 5+ years of experience with highly scalable systems.
  • Proven experience in scaling systems and solving complex system design challenges.
  • Strong knowledge of object-oriented programming (OOP) design principles and practices.
  • Expertise in API design and RESTful services, with experience using frameworks like Jersey or Spring.
  • Proficient in relational database design and development.
  • Experience with 

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