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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Software Engineer - **Company:** Solera Holdings, Inc. - **Location:** Westlake, TX, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Software Quality, Code Review, Computer Programming, Continuous Integration, Software Design Patterns, DevOps, Programming Tools, Gradle, Monitoring of Systems, Hibernate (Java), Java Persistence API, PostgreSQL, Automation of Marketing, Message Broker, Object-Oriented Software Development, Software Architecture, Query Optimization, RabbitMQ, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Enterprise Application Integration, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Sql Optimization, Spring Cloud, Large Language Models, Spring-boot, Generative AI, Git, Event Driven Architecture, Build Management, Containerization, Kubernetes, Apache Kafka, Virtual Agents, Restful APIs, Domain Driven Design, Docker, Programming Languages, Microservices - **Published:** June 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://solera.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Global_Career_Site/job/Westlake-Texas/Principal-Software-Engineer_JR-019303 ## About the Role Hands-on experience with construction of complex engineering solutions and knowledge of software development methodologies 12+ years of experience Architect and implement end-to-end software solutions with a focus on scalability, resilience, and performance. LLM Skills: Hands-on experience building AI agents with Large Language Models (LLMs), including Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), as well as tuning models. LLM Model: Apt with GPTs, Llama, or any other LLM using frameworks such as LangChain, LangGraph. Knowledge of vector databases, memory systems, and human-in-the-loop workflows. AI Tools:Hands-on with AI-driven development tools, intelligent code assistance, and workflow automation . Languages & Frameworks: Strong programming background on Java, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, JPA, Hibernate Architecture: Microservices, REST, Domain-driven design, Event-driven architecture Queues & Messaging: Kafka, RabbitMQ, or similar message brokers Databases: PostgreSQL, advanced SQL, data modelling, query tuning Build & Deployment: Gradle, Git, Docker, Kubernetes Best Practices: TDD, CI/CD, design patterns, code quality, security, observability Cloud & DevOps: Cloud-native development (AWS), containerization, monitoring tools Technical leadership and expertise Object oriented design principles (SOLID), design patterns, enterprise integration patterns, Microservice architecture Familiarity with non-functional software qualities (resilience, maintainability, etc), and experience implementing related design patterns and analysing trade-offs Architectural design: Lead the architectural design of complex, scalable, and high-performance software systems. Technical direction: Define the technical vision and roadmap for software development, ensuring alignment with business objectives. Problem-solving: Solve complex technical challenges and optimize existing applications. Technology evaluation: Research, evaluate, and recommend new technologies and tools. Code quality: Ensure adherence to coding standards, conduct code reviews, and uphold best practices. ## Description A Principal Software Engineer's roles include providing technical leadership, defining software architecture, mentoring other engineers, and overseeing projects from conception to completion. They also ensure code quality, evaluate new technologies, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technical solutions with business goals. What You'll Do Deep dive on large-scale SaaS products and be prepared to assist architecture with setting the vision, organizing and evolving the code-base for the entire product Provide technical leadership and strategic guidance across teams on design, development, and implementation. Build reliable systems that integrate large language models into our products Leverage AI tools like Copilot and automation platforms to enhance product capabilities and engineering efficiency. Champion best practices in Java, Spring Boot, and microservices-based architecture. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment between technical strategy and product goals. Conduct architectural reviews, lead PoCs, and evaluate emerging technologies to meet evolving business needs. Mentor and coach engineers, fostering continuous improvement and skill development across the team. 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