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# Principal Engineer (Java/Spring Boot) [$348k/yr+] TS/SCI-FS Poly

- **Company:** SYSTOLIC, INC.
- **Location:** Annapolis Junction, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $348,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Systems Engineering, Software Quality, MongoDB, Object-Oriented Software Development, Software Systems, Spring-boot, Technical Debt, Solid Principles, Kubernetes, Restful APIs, Docker, Elk Stack
- **Published:** August 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9122733/principal-engineer-javaspring-boot-348kyr-tssci-fs-poly

## About the Role

Candidates must already possess an active Top Secret/SCI w/ Full Scope Polygraph to be considered.

We are looking for a Senior Java Engineer and Technical Anchor to architect new product features, decompose complex tasks for development teams, and write robust Spring Boot and MongoDB code utilizing strict SOLID principles., * Degree: Technical bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

 * Years of experience: 12+ years
 * Total Compensation: $348k+ yearly

## Description

* Serve as a technical anchor and feature lead to architect, design, and implement new software capabilities.
 * Translate complex requirements into robust, documented technical designs using Object-Oriented principles.
 * Coordinate with integrated feature teams and systems engineering to ensure high-quality delivery across the full development lifecycle., * Lead architectural analysis and design documentation, ensuring seamless integration without technical debt.
 * Act as feature lead driving the definition of done from initial concept through development, testing, and deployment.
 * Deconstruct high-level feature designs into actionable tasks, track feature status, and mentor engineering team members.
 * Conduct comprehensive merge request reviews to maintain code quality, security protocols, and performance benchmarks.
 * Develop and maintain software leveraging Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, MongoDB, Docker, Kubernetes, and the ELK stack.


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