Software Engineer, Principal Java

About the role:   As a Principal Software Engineer, you will be involved in all phases of development lifecycle. You should be knowledgeable in object-oriented development and engineering best practices. What you’ll be doing:   Design and develop software applications, project prototypes, proofs of concept & client demos  Evaluate performance of critical application components and optimize them to assure maximum performance and scalability  Assist in driving the development effort for End-to-End on-time delivery of high-quality solutions that conform to feature requirements  Work closely with the product management, program management, and other team members to coordinate schedules, identify task assignments and provide progress updates at daily standup meetings  Perform, design and code reviews for all key application functional components  Provide critical thinking, technical innovation and attention to detail when serving as a trusted advisor on your team  Keep up to date on the latest technical developments in your area Ensure compliance with Web standards and accessibility requirements. Ensure robust high quality code standards are maintained in the development process. Participate in all Scrum team ceremonies.     What we'll want you to have:   10 or more years of experience in designing and developing applications in Java Experience with common web technologies – JavaScript/TypeScript, Angular, CSS, and HTML  Experience with Tomcat, Linux, and Jenkins Understanding of software engineering best practices and object-oriented development Experience working with RESTful services and APIs Familiarity with Git and continuous integration systems. Familiarity with building software applications in the cloud (Azure/AWS/GCP) a plus. Stay up to date on everything Blackbaud, follow us on Linkedin, X, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube Blackbaud powers social impact through purpose‑driven technology and responsible AI. Guided by our Intelligence for Good® vision, we’re building a culture where innovation, trust, and human expertise come together to help organizations make a greater difference in the world. Blackbaud is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining an inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB) is the world’s leading cloud software company powering social good. Serving the entire social good community—nonprofits, foundations, corporations, education institutions, healthcare institutions and individual change agents—Blackbaud connects and empowers organizations to increase their impact through software, services, expertise, and data intelligence. The Blackbaud portfolio is tailored to the unique needs of vertical markets, with solutions for fundraising and CRM, marketing, advocacy, peer-to-peer fundraising, corporate social responsibility, school management, ticketing, grantmaking, financial management, payment processing, and analytics. Serving the industry for more than three decades, Blackbaud is headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina and has operations in the United States, Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom.