Principal Software Engineer

NAVA Software solutions is looking for a Principal Software Engineer - Full Stack Details: Principal Software Engineer - Full Stack Location: Spring TX - Hybrid (3-4 days/week onsite) Duration: 12 months Summary This role is ideal for a software engineer with strong Java and JavaScript fundamentals (or deep C#/.NET experience and a demonstrated ability to transition to Java), and hands-on experience with React is preferred. The successful candidate will have a proven track record applying modern software engineering practices to build and modernize enterprise applications. They are passionate about continuous learning, embrace a growth mindset, and are eager to leverage AI-assisted development tools to accelerate delivery while maintaining high standards of code quality, security, and reliability. Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and maintain full stack applications using Java (Spring Boot), React, and related technologiesLead the modernization of legacy and monolithic applications into modular services and microservices, including API design, data migration strategies, and gradual decomposition of legacy codebasesBuild responsive, accessible, and performant React-based UIs with reusable components and maintainable state management.Develop secure, well-structured back-end services and REST APIs, ensuring robust authentication, authorization, and data protectionUse AI coding assistants (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor) to improve productivity, documentation quality, test coverage, and refactoring safety, while exercising judgment and code review disciplineChampion engineering best practices including code reviews, automated testing, CI/CD, and observabilityMentor junior developers and contribute to a culture of learning, experimentation, and continuous improvement Required Experience & Skills5-8 years of hands-on software development experience in modern tech stacksStrong proficiency with Java, Spring Boot, and REST API design. Experience with C# and .Net Core will be considered with exposure to JavaSolid experience with React, and/or JavaScript; experience migrating from legacy front-end frameworks (e.g., AngularJS) to React is highly desirable.Experience with relational databases (e.g. Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL) and query optimization.Experience with Cloud Development provisioning and configuring resources such as Functions, App Services and APIM in Azure Cloud or AWS equivalent.Previously implemented event-driven architectureWell versed in CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions etc.)Comfortable working in Agile teams and collaborating across product management, QA, and operationsAccustomed to collaborating with architecture, security, and DevOps teamsStrong communication skills and a growth mindset. actively seeks feedback, experiments with new tools and patterns, and shares learnings with the teamEnthusiasm for using AI-based coding assistants responsibly to accelerate delivery, improve code quality, and support knowledge sharing Nice to Have ExperienceExposure to containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, AKS)Familiar with concepts such as MCP servers, RAG applications and the use of Graph databasesExposure to observability and the use of open telemetry to instrument codeExperience with infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform)Experience modularizing or decomposing monolithic applications (even if partial or within specific domains/modules).