Principal Engineer - Cloud (Azure, Microservices, Integration)

Company: Navy Federal Credit Union
Location: Vienna
Posted on: April 8, 2025

Job Description:

OverviewCore Payments is seeking a Principal Engineer - Cloud (Azure, Microservices, Integration) to lead microservices development and cloud integrations for payment products.This role requires expertise in Microsoft Azure cloud development, AKS, Spring Boot microservices. The ideal candidate should have experience leading software and product development, integrating with Azure Service Bus and Event Hub, and working with SaaS products. Proficiency in API development, Azure DevOps, and Agile methodology is essential. Strong technical leadership and collaboration skills are also required.This role requires strong technical leadership and close collaboration Technical Product Owner, senior engineers, business stakeholders, vendors, and various internal teams.ResponsibilitiesProvide recommendations and best practices on real-time and cloud-native integrations, scalability, security, and reliability.Lead the development of Azure microservices using Azure Kubernetes Services (AKS).Offer Azure best practices for compute services, storage, and messaging.Design and specify API architecture.Lead the creation and maintenance of a unified payment orchestration platform.Recommend best practices for SaaS integrations, focusing on security, scalability, cloud storage, and reporting.Drive the adoption of continuous integration and agile delivery practices.Collaborate with internal stakeholders and vendors to deliver payment modernization initiatives.Develop and deploy applications using Java and Spring Boot.Utilize Azure services for containerization and orchestration.Design, build, and maintain scalable microservices.Integrate with third-party SaaS products.Implement and manage API integrations.Work with Azure databases (e.g., Azure SQL, Cosmos DB).Handle event-driven architecture and events in Azure.Provide technical leadership and collaborate with cross-functional teams.QualificationsBachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.Significant experience working as a solution architect or principal engineer at large multi-function organization, preferably at a large financial service organization.Significant experience with API Driven, Domain Driven, and Event Driven architectures and integration patterns.Proficiency in Java and Spring Boot and lead microservices development.Experience with Azure services, especially AKS.Strong understanding of microservices architecture and development.Knowledge of API integrations and Azure databases.Significant experience with Kubernetes, Event Hub, Service Bus, and API GatewaysSignificant experience with big data technologies, Azure Data services, Azure Data Lakes, analytics, and reportingBroad knowledge of cloud networking and architecture.Experience with Agile product delivery models.Advanced knowledge of networking protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, HTTP, etc.) and standard network architectures; preferably Azure Networking, Express Route, vNets, subnets, private endpoints, application gateway, load balancer and firewall.Desired QualificationMasters degree in computer science, information technology, or related field of study.Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PMLocation: Remote - 820 Follin Lane, Vienna, VA 22180 - 5510 Heritage Oaks Drive, Pensacola, FL 32526 - 141 Security Drive, Winchester, VA 22602About UsNavy Federal provides much more than a job. We provide a meaningful career experience, including a culture that is energized, engaged and committed; and fierce appreciation for our teams, who are rewarded with highly competitive pay and generous benefits and perks.Our approach to careers is simple yet powerful: Make our mission your passion. Best Companies for Latinos to Work for 2024 Computerworld Best Places to Work in IT Forbes 2024 America's Best Large Employers Forbes 2024 America's Best Employers for New Grads Forbes 2024 America's Best Employers for Tech Workers Fortune Best Workplaces for Millennials 2024 Fortune Best Workplaces for Women 2024 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For 2024 Military Times 2024 Best for Vets Employers Newsweek Most Loved Workplaces 2024 PEOPLE Companies That Care Ripplematch Recruiting Choice Award Yello and WayUp Top 100 Internship ProgramsFrom Fortune. 2024 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license. Fortune and Fortune Media IP Limited are not affiliated with, and do not endorse products or services of, Navy Federal Credit Union.Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected Veteran.Hybrid Workplace: Navy Federal Credit Union is a hybrid workplace, and details will be discussed during your interview process.Disclaimers: Navy Federal reserves the right to fill this role at a higher/lower grade level based on business need. An assessment may be required to compete for this position. Job postings are subject to close early or extend out longer than the anticipated closing date at the hiring teams discretion based on qualified applicant volume. Navy Federal Credit Union assesses market data to establish salary ranges that enable us to remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range, based on your experience, location and market positionBank Secrecy Act: Remains cognizant of and adheres to Navy Federal policies and procedures, and regulations pertaining to the Bank Secrecy Act.by Jobble

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