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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Software Engineer - **Company:** Pivotal Technologies Inc - **Location:** Tampa, FL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Architectural Patterns, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Engineering, Code Review, Databases, Software Design Patterns, OpenShift, Oracle (Applications), Software Architecture, SignalR, Software Systems, SQL Databases, Enterprise Software Applications, Cloud Platform System, Spring-boot, HybridCloud, Event Driven Architecture, Containerization, AngularJS, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Enterprise Integration, Restful APIs - **Published:** August 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/f39af7b7-0a29-4739-8527-af046abe0e4e ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent experience. * 10+ years of enterprise software engineering experience. * Strong hands-on experience with Java, Spring Boot, Angular, SQL, RESTful APIs, and Oracle. * Experience designing and developing large-scale enterprise applications. * Experience with Azure cloud technologies and hybrid cloud environments. * Experience with containerization technologies such as Kubernetes or OpenShift. * Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and modern development methodologies. * Proven experience leading technical initiatives and mentoring engineering teams. * Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. 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