Principal Software Engineer (Java) (GCP)

Compensation Pay Range:

The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location.  Additional compensation includes annual, quarterly performance, or premiums may be paid in amounts ranging per hour in specific circumstances. Premiums may be based on schedule, facility, season, or specific work performed. Multiple premiums may apply if applicable criteria are met.

A Principal Software Engineer will utilize expert-level knowledge across multiple business and technology domains to drive the evolution and quality of our enterprise-grade Order Management Systems. This role requires a high degree of technical leadership and autonomy, with the expectation of mentoring teams, influencing architecture, and driving software development best practices across the organization. The ideal candidate will have deep experience with Java, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and containerized environments.

This is a hands-on development role focused on Java-based systems, and we are specifically seeking candidates with strong GCP experience and a background in scalable, distributed order management platforms.

• Maintain expert-level knowledge of current and emerging coding techniques, architecture patterns, programming languages, and cloud technologies as they relate to enterprise order management.

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to software engineers, ensuring consistent application of coding best practices and maintainable design patterns.

• Collaborate with Software Architects and Engineering Leadership to define and evolve software development standards, architecture frameworks, and cloud strategy.

• Lead major initiatives across the full software development life cycle (SDLC), focusing on backend systems that support complex order workflows, inventory coordination, and fulfillment logic.

• Guide the delivery of scalable, containerized microservices deployed on GCP using tools such as Kubernetes, Cloud Run, and Pub/Sub.

• Oversee the technical execution of multiple concurrent software projects and ensure alignment with business and technical objectives.

• Conduct code reviews to ensure adherence to architectural standards, performance benchmarks, and quality metrics.

• Drive continuous improvement through recommendations for technical and process enhancements across Order Management and fulfillment systems.

• Lead root cause analysis of production issues spanning multiple systems, identifying both immediate solutions and systemic improvements.

• Facilitate cross-functional meetings to gather business and technical requirements, define project scopes, and align priorities.

• Perform demonstrations of new system capabilities for technical and business audiences.

• Investigate and resolve the most complex bugs and system defects, ensuring minimal impact to business operations.

• Design and implement robust, scalable solutions using Java, GCP services, and container orchestration tools.

• Create, review, and maintain architectural documentation, technical diagrams, and project artifacts.

• Champion test automation and high-coverage unit/integration test strategies.

• Maintain a deep understanding of the Order Management ecosystem and its integration with upstream (eCommerce, ERP) and downstream (WMS, Shipping) platforms.

• Assess the technical and financial impact of architectural decisions and project roadmaps.

• May supervise or mentor mid- and senior-level developers; contribute to performance reviews and team development.

Preferred Experience & Qualifications:

• 10+ years of software engineering experience, with 3+ years in a Principal or Lead Engineer role.

• Deep expertise in Java (Spring Boot or similar frameworks).

• Strong hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services such as Cloud Functions, Pub/Sub, GKE, Cloud SQL, and BigQuery.

• Experience designing and deploying microservices in a containerized environment (Docker, Kubernetes).

• Prior experience working on or leading development in Order Management Systems or similar high-throughput transactional platforms.

• Familiarity with CI/CD, GitOps, and Infrastructure-as-Code.

• Strong knowledge of systems design, distributed computing, and asynchronous processing.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across technical and business tea

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Total Compensation Package:

• Competitive Wages & Paid Time Off

• Stock Purchase Plan & 401k with Employer Contributions Starting Day One

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance with Optional Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Team Member Health/Wellbeing Programs

• Tuition Educational Assistance Programs

• Opportunities for Career Growth

O’Reilly Auto Parts is an equal opportunity employer. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin or ancestry (including immigration status or citizenship), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions,) age (40 and over), veteran status, uniformed service member status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing or characteristics) or another protected status as defined by local, state, or federal law, as applicable.

Qualified individuals with a disability may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or employment process, please send an email to: [email protected] or call 417-862-2674, ext. 68901, and provide your requested accommodation, and position details.