Principal Java Engineer – Built for True Technologists

📍 Remote (Spain) | 💼 Permanent | EU Citizen

We’re supporting a global engineering-led tech company scaling their backend teams. They’re looking for Principal Engineers who think like technologists first - curious minds who enjoy solving complex problems, designing robust systems, and working in empowered teams. Strong engineering fundamentals matter far more.

🛠️ What You’ll Do

Design and build backend services, APIs, and distributed components in Java
Shape architecture, improve engineering practices, and drive technical strategy
Work across cloud-native systems, CI/CD, automation, messaging, caching
Deliver high-quality, maintainable, scalable software end-to-end
Mentor engineers and collaborate in small, empowered teams with autonomy

🌟 Why It’s a Great Fit for Technologists

Engineering-first culture: outcomes over process
Freedom to explore solutions, experiment, and innovate
Real-world, high-scale technical challenges in payments
Blend of hands-on coding, system design, and technical leadership

💡 What You Bring

8–10+ years’ backend engineering experience (Java)
Strong grounding in OO design, design patterns, clean architecture, refactoring
Ability to influence technical direction, guide teams, and mentor engineers
Experience with distributed systems, integration, messaging, caching, and SQL
Ability to break down problems, navigate ambiguity, and make pragmatic decisions
Collaborative, proactive, comfortable mentoring and influencing others

🎁 What’s On Offer

€80,000 - €115,000
Fully remote Spain
Benefits & Bonus
Supportive culture focused on mastery, learning, and impact

📩 Interested?

If you’re a technologist who loves solving complex problems and shaping great systems, let’s talk.

ViVA Tech Talent

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Senior Java Software Engineer