Principal Engineer

Company Introduction Availity is one of the leading health information networks in the United States, processing more than 4 billion transactions annually and connecting more than two million healthcare providers and over two thousand technology partners to health plans nationwide. Our teams of technology, business, and customer service professionals in Bangalore, India, are working together to transform healthcare delivery in the United States through innovation and collaboration. Our technologists help develop cutting-edge revenue cycle solutions that help hospitals, health systems, and physicians maximize payments and optimize their workflows. Availity is a diverse group of people whose talents, curiosity and passion steer the company to create innovative solutions for the US Healthcare industry. If you are a driven, creative and collaborative individual, with exceptional technology skills to drive innovation, we want to hear from you. Job Description Analyzes, designs, programs, debugs and modifies software enhancements and/or new products used in local, networked, cloud-based or Internet-related computer programs. Code may be used in commercial or end-user applications, such as materials management, financial management, HRIS, mobile apps or desktop applications products. Using current programming language and technologies, writes code, completes programming and performs testing and debugging of applications. Completes documentation and procedures for installation and maintenance. May interact with users to define system requirements and/or necessary modifications. Roles & Responsibilities Job Role: Principal Engineer Job Description Discover the Excitement at Availity - Shaping the Future of Healthcare from Bengaluru, India!  Welcome to Availity, where we transcend the conventional to redefine the landscape of healthcare technology. Headquartered in vibrant Jacksonville, FL, with a buzzing office right in the heart of Bengaluru, India, and a dynamic remote workforce spread across the United States, we are a global force bound by an impactful mission.  Why Availity Excites:  At the forefront of healthcare technology, we are not just a company; we are trailblazers reshaping the future of healthcare. Our mission? To refocus attention on what truly matters -patient care. As the primary healthcare engagement platform, we are the pulsating heartbeat of an industry that touches millions of lives. With a network of over 2 million healthcare providers connected to health plans and processing a staggering 12 billion transactions annually, our influence is on a constant and expansive rise.  Your Journey with Us:  Step into the realm of Availity, where innovation is not just encouraged, but celebrated. Join our energetic, dynamic, and forward-thinking team that believes in the power of ideas and the impact of every contribution. Your role will be instrumental in transforming the healthcare landscape, solving communication challenges, and creating connections that empower the premier healthcare ecosystem of the United States.  Why Join Availity in India:  · Global Impact: Your work from Bengaluru will directly support and impact the lives of millions of US citizens.  · Innovation Hub: Bengaluru, the tech hub of India, is where your ideas will come to life, contributing to cutting-edge solutions in healthcare technology.  · Collaboration: Engage with a diverse and global team, fostering an environment where collaboration knows no boundaries.  · Career Growth: Availity values your growth journey. With us, you will find opportunities to expand your skill set and advance your career.  · Work-Life Balance: Embrace a work culture that values work-life balance, offering flexibility and support to ensure your well-being.  Embark on a journey with Availity, where your skills meet impact, and your passion meets purpose. Together, let's shape the future of healthcare from the vibrant city of Bengaluru to the heart of the United States. Join us and be part of a team that not just changing healthcare but changing lives.  Job Role Overview We are seeking a highly experienced Principal Engineer – Java Full Stack to lead the design and development of scalable, high‑performance enterprise applications. This is a hands‑on individual contributor role requiring deep technical expertise, strong architectural judgment, and the ability to influence engineering best practices across teams. The ideal candidate is passionate about building robust systems, mentoring engineers, and solving complex problems in a fast‑paced, Agile environment. Key Responsibilities - Lead end‑to‑end design and development of full‑stack applications using Java and modern frontend frameworks - Architect scalable, secure, and high‑availability systems using microservices and cloud‑native patterns - Drive technical standards, coding best practices, and architectural decisions across teams - Design and develop RESTful APIs and backend services using Spring Boot / Java - Build responsive, performant UIs using React / Angular / modern JavaScript frameworks - Optimize applications for performance, scalability, and reliability - Collaborate closely with Product, Architecture, QA, DevOps, and Security teams - Review code, guide refactoring efforts, and mentor senior and mid‑level engineers - Actively contribute to CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and automation - Troubleshoot complex production issues and drive root‑cause analysis Required Qualifications - 8–12+ years of professional software development experience with Java full‑stack systems - Strong expertise in:- Java (8+), Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Hibernate/JPA - REST APIs, Microservices Architecture - Frontend frameworks such as React, Angular, or similar - JavaScript / TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3 - Solid experience with SQL and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, etc.) - Hands‑on experience with cloud platforms (AWS) - Strong understanding of:- Distributed systems - System design & scalability - Object‑Oriented Design (OOD) and design patterns - Experience working in Agile / SAFe Agile environments - Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or equivalent experience Eligibility Video Camera Usage: Availity fosters a collaborative and open culture where communication and engagement are central to our success.  As a remote first company, we are also camera-first and provide all associates with camera/video capability to simulate the office environment. If you are not able to use your camera for all virtual meetings, you should not apply for this role. Having cameras on helps create a more connected, interactive, and productive environment, allowing teams to communicate more effectively and build stronger working relationships.  The usage of cameras also enhances security and protects sensitive company information. Video participation is required to ensure that only authorized personnel are present in meetings and to prevent unauthorized access, data breaches, preventing social engineering, or the sharing of confidential information with non-participants.