Senior Lead/Principal Software Engineer: Java (IFS Technology)

IFS is a billion-dollar revenue company with 7000+ employees on all continents. Our leading AI technology is the backbone of our award-winning enterprise software solutions, enabling our customers to be their best when it really matters–at the Moment of Service™. Our commitment to internal AI adoption has allowed us to stay at the forefront of technological advancements, ensuring our colleagues can unlock their creativity and productivity, and our solutions are always cutting-edge.

At IFS, we’re flexible, we’re innovative, and we’re focused not only on how we can engage with our customers but on how we can make a real change and have a worldwide impact. We help solve some of society’s greatest challenges, fostering a better future through our agility, collaboration, and trust.

We celebrate diversity and understand our responsibility to reflect the diverse world we work in. We are committed to promoting an inclusive workforce that fully represents the many different cultures, backgrounds, and viewpoints of our customers, our partners, and our communities. As a truly international company serving people from around the globe, we realize that our success is tantamount to the respect we have for those different points of view.

By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to be part of a global, diverse environment; you will be joining a winning team with a commitment to sustainability; and a company where we get things done so that you can make a positive impact on the world.

We’re looking for innovative and original thinkers to work in an environment where you can #MakeYourMoment so that we can help others make theirs. With the power of our AI-driven solutions, we empower our team to change the status quo and make a real difference.

If you want to change the status quo, we’ll help you make your moment. Join Team Purple. Join IFS.

We’re looking for an experienced Principal Software Engineer who thrives on solving complex technical challenges and influencing long-term technical direction. You will play a critical role in shaping our architectural landscape, elevating engineering standards, and mentoring our next generation of technical leaders.

The Backend Framework and Dev Tools team at IFS is responsible for building high-impact, reusable tools and services that empower IFS developers, partners, and customers to create and tailor business applications with speed and confidence.

As a Principal Engineer, you will not only write high-quality code but also serve as a strategic thought partner, collaborating closely with architects, senior engineers, and product owners to guide our platform's technical evolution. You’ll help us scale our systems, optimize performance, and ensure our solutions meet enterprise-grade standards for reliability, security, and maintainability.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the design and evolution of critical platform components within the IFS middleware stack.
• Lead architectural discussions, reviews, and decisions across multiple teams and initiatives.
• Set technical direction, coding standards, and best practices in collaboration with other senior engineers and architects.
• Mentor and support engineers across teams, helping to upskill them on design principles, coding practices, and debugging strategies.
• Drive initiatives to improve code quality, test coverage, performance, and developer productivity.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on product design, system integration, and delivery strategy.
• Act as a technical bridge between product goals and scalable, maintainable engineering solutions.

• A degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in backend development, preferably with Java or related enterprise-grade languages.
• Proven experience leading the technical design and implementation of complex, distributed systems.
• Solid understanding of software architecture, microservices, messaging systems, and API design.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to anticipate and navigate technical trade-offs.
• Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing.
• Hands-on experience with cloud-native development (Azure, AWS, or similar).
• Familiarity with front-end technologies and how they integrate into full-stack platforms is a plus.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• A continuous learner with a passion for innovation, quality, and mentorship.

We embrace flexibility and hybrid work opportunities to support diverse needs and lifestyles, while also valuing inclusive workplace experiences. By fostering a sense of community, we drive innovation, strengthen connections, and nurture belonging. Our commitment ensures you can work in a way that suits you best, while also engaging with colleagues to share ideas and build meaningful relationships.