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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Java Engineer - **Company:** THE JUDGE GROUP, INC. - **Location:** Des Moines, IA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $120,000.0 - $150,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** HTML, Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Applications Architecture, Application Frameworks, User Authentication, Build Automation, Automation of Tests, Bootstrap (Software), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Software Design Patterns, DevOps, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Hibernate (Java), Java Persistence API, Spring Framework, Junit, Node.Js, Object-Oriented Software Development, Scrum Methodology, Systems Development Life Cycle, Queueing Systems, Release Management, Mockito, Software Engineering, Software Systems, SQL Databases, TypeScript, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Test-Driven Development (TDD), Gitlab, AngularJS, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Enterprise Integration, Restful APIs, Microservices - **Published:** July 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/93663674-0aa5-4325-b235-728f9b7ab352 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or a related field with 10+ years of relevant experience, or 12+ years of equivalent professional experience. * Proven technical leadership experience with a strong background in solution and architectural design, including security frameworks, authentication, and authorization protocols. * Extensive experience with Java and the Spring ecosystem, including the development of RESTful web services and JPA-based applications. * Strong expertise in enterprise integration technologies, including message queues and microservices architecture. * Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor development teams, providing technical guidance and oversight across multiple projects. * Deep expertise in designing and developing enterprise-grade software solutions using Java, SQL, HTML, CSS, Angular, Bootstrap, TypeScript, and Node.js. * Strong hands-on experience with Java 8 and later versions, along with open-source frameworks such as Spring, Hibernate, and JUnit. * Proficiency in software development using Java EE, XML, SQL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Angular 11, Bootstrap, Foundation, TypeScript, and Node.js. * Experience working with Java 11 and modern testing and development frameworks, including Spring, Hibernate, JUnit 5, and Mockito. * Comprehensive understanding of object-oriented design principles, design patterns, application architecture, test-driven development (TDD), and the full software development lifecycle (SDLC). * Extensive experience implementing automated testing, build automation, and continuous integration practices. * Strong experience leading development teams and leveraging automation for continuous integration, continuous deployment, and release management processes. * In-depth knowledge of software development methodologies and best practices, including Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall. * Strong understanding of data-driven design and development principles, with experience building scalable and maintainable applications. * Hands-on experience with infrastructure automation and DevOps tools, including GitLab and related CI/CD technologies. ## Related Videos - [The Resilience of the World Wide Web](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1281-the-resilience-of-the-world-wide-web) - [How Unit Testing Saved My Career](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1642-how-unit-testing-saved-my-career) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Modern DevOps for IoT Devices and More](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1805-wearedevelopers-live-modern-devops-for-iot-devices-and-more) - [Test-Driven Development: It's easier than you think!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1598-test-driven-development-it-s-easier-than-you-think) - [The Evolution of Enterprise Java with Jakarta EE 11 and Beyond](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1562-the-evolution-of-enterprise-java-with-jakarta-ee-11-and-beyond) - [NoLoJS - Avoiding JavaScript Cruft with HTML and CSS - Aaron T. 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