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# Principal Software Engineer

- **Company:** CoreLogic, Inc.
- **Location:** Dallas, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $134,400.0 - $155,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Relational Databases, Distributed Systems, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Apache Kafka, Microservices
- **Published:** July 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=fcc124c51d30c69a

## About the Role

* 8+ years of relevant software engineering experience with a proven track record of technical leadership.

 * Vast knowledge of Java, including extensive hands-on experience with the latest versions of the language.

 * Proven expertise in modern microservices architecture and distributed systems design.

 * Strong professional experience using Apache Kafka for inter-service communication.

 * Experience with relational databases, with a strong preference for PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or MySQL.

 * Experience collaborating with and coordinating tasks for offshore engineering teams in Europe and India (preferred)

 * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, a related field, or equivalent experience (advanced degree preferred).

## Description

* 360-Degree Technical Leadership: Provide end-to-end technical leadership and direction for an 8-person engineering team consisting of junior engineers, senior professionals, and technical project managers.
 * Architectural Engineering: Design and implement robust, flexible, and scalable software systems, replacing monolithic patterns with highly scalable microservices architectures.
 * Technical Product Shapping: Partner closely with Technical Project Managers (TPMs), Business Managers, and UX Engineers to translate business concepts and Product Requirement Documents (PRDs) into clear technical solutions.
 * Event-Driven Communication: Architect and manage microservices communication frameworks leveraging Apache Kafka as the integral messaging infrastructure.
 * Non-Functional Requirements (NFRs) Ownership: Direct the strategy for non-functional requirements, ensuring all deliverables satisfy strict code quality standards, security compliances, and evolving internal checklists.
 * AI Advocacy & Discipline: Drive an "AI discipline" across the team, positively influencing engineering practices to leverage, embrace, and continuously adopt AI tools to maximize development efficiency.
 * Community & Mentorship: Guide and elevate junior team members, clarify complex challenges to set them up for success, and actively collaborate with the broader technical community to learn and share engineering standards.
 * Cross-Functional Blocker Resolution: Swim through complex integration ambiguities and changing business requirements with a resilient, solutions-oriented, and positive attitude.


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