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Principal Application Engineer

🌐 Remote💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-10 → 2026-09-26

Core

Lead the modernization of legacy relational Java applications to a modern cloud-based MongoDB architecture using GenAI tools and algorithmic approaches.

Role type

Principal Application Engineer (Software Development & Architecture)

Builds

Production-ready modernized applications and migration playbooks for enterprise customers

Domain

Enterprise Software, Cloud Migration, Database Modernization

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

Java, Spring Boot, Monolith Decomposition, Relational-to-Document Modeling, CI/CD, Agile Methodologies, Technical Mentoring, GenAI Integration, Legacy Code Assessment

Preferred skills

REST API Design, Performance Optimization, ORM Tools (Hibernate/JPA), AI-powered Development Tools, MongoDB

Technologies

Java, Spring Boot, MongoDB, Git, Postman, IntelliJ IDEA, Maven/Gradle, OpenAI/Anthropic API, Claude Code, Cursor

Responsibilities

Shape architecture and technology strategy for modernization projects; Lead assessment and modernization of legacy Java applications; Design and implement production-quality solutions; Serve as a senior technical partner to customers and stakeholders; Multiply engineer effectiveness through mentoring and playbook creation

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with strategic influence

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