Principal Software Engineer - Back End

Key Skills

Aartificial intelligence, AngularJS, AWS, Azure, CSS, Data science techniques, Effective communication skills, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), HTML, HTML5, Java Programming, JavaScript, Machine learning techniques, Python Programming, React.js, TypeScript

Job Description

As a Principal Back End Engineer, you will be at the forefront of designing and delivering core backend systems and APIs that power the next generation of AI features across the company. You’ll architect and build robust, scalable services primarily in Java and Python, focusing on reusable components that accelerate AI feature adoption in diverse products and domains. Your work will directly enable other engineering teams to incorporate advanced AI into their workflows with minimal friction, driving our company’s transformation into a truly AI-powered organization.

Development:

• Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of backend services and RESTful APIs using Java (Spring Boot, REST) and Python.
• Build reusable, modular components and frameworks that make it easy for other teams to integrate AI capabilities into their products.
• Develop robust interfaces for deploying, scaling, and managing Python-based AI/ML models and workflows within a predominantly Java backend ecosystem.
• Ensure high standards of code quality, maintainability, and reliability through comprehensive unit, integration, and exploratory testing (≥80% coverage or as per team standards).
• Leverage configuration-driven approaches (e.g., YAML) to facilitate flexible, scalable service orchestration and deployment.

Collaboration:

• Work closely with Front End, Data Science, Product, DevOps, and other engineering teams to deliver cohesive, end-to-end AI-enabled solutions.
• Participate in technical planning, sprint grooming, and architectural design sessions to align backend work with overall platform goals.
• Foster a collaborative environment where sharing knowledge and best practices across domains is the norm.

Support:

• Proactively identify and troubleshoot backend issues, prioritizing system performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Support and maintain legacy Java services while enabling seamless integration of new AI features and APIs.
• Monitor, optimize, and document backend systems to ensure they meet SLAs and industry standards for uptime and performance.

Code Review:

• Conduct thorough peer reviews, set high standards for code quality, and mentor junior developers on backend best practices.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement in development processes, testing, and automation.

Leadership:

• Serve as a subject matter expert for backend architecture, integration patterns, and AI enablement.
• Guide and mentor team members, fostering technical growth and ensuring the team remains current on emerging technologies and patterns.
• Help build high-performing, collaborative teams that are passionate about delivering enterprise-scale AI solutions.

You Are

An accomplished backend engineer with deep expertise in both Java and Python, you are driven to bridge the gap between established enterprise systems and innovative AI solutions. You thrive on solving complex integration challenges and are excited to build the foundational services that empower teams across the organization to harness the power of AI. Your ability to work cross-functionally and your commitment to engineering excellence set you apart as a technical leader and collaborator.

Your Experience Includes 

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of professional software engineering experience, with a strong focus on frontend development.
• Expert-level proficiency in HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, and TypeScript.
• Hands-on experience with modern frameworks (Angular 8+, React, etc.).
• Exposure to backend systems and a working understanding of Java and Python-based APIs.
• Familiarity with integrating AI/ML-driven features and configuration-driven UIs (e.g., YAML).
• Experience with public cloud platforms (Azure, GCP, or AWS).
• Comfortable with DevOps, Continuous Integration/Deployment, and Test-Driven Development.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

For California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New York, Rhode Island, and Washington-based candidates: the annual base pay range for this role is listed below. Within this range, individual pay is determined by several factors, including location, job-related skills, work experience, and relevant education and/or training. This role may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, equity, and/or commissions, as well as benefits.

Salary Range

$139,725 - $209,587.50 USD

Where we Work

We are embracing an office first culture, encouraging three days a week in office for most roles, with meaningful opportunities to collaborate and celebrate in person.

Each role may have specific requirements or flexibility depending on the scope of the position, so we encourage you to verify this with your recruiter during your first interview.

Benefits

As an employee at OneTrust, you will be part of the OneTeam. That means you’ll receive support physically, mentally, and emotionally so that you can do your best work both in and out of the office. This includes comprehensive healthcare coverage, flexible PTO, equity RSUs, annual performance bonus opportunities, retirement account support, 14+ weeks of paid parental leave, career development opportunities, company-paid privacy certification exam fees, and much more. Specific benefits differ by country. For more information, talk to your recruiter or visit onetrust.com/careers.

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