Principal Software Engineer

Cotality • Dallas, TX

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

At Cotality, we are driven by a single mission—to make the property industry faster, smarter, and more people-centric. Cotality is the trusted source for property intelligence, with unmatched precision, depth, breadth, and insights across the entire ecosystem. Our talented team of 5,000 employees globally uses our network, scale, connectivity and technology to drive the largest asset class in the world. Join us as we work toward our vision of fueling a thriving global property ecosystem and a more resilient society. Cotality is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive work culture that inspires innovation and bold thinking; it's a place where you can collaborate, feel valued, develop skills and directly impact the real estate economy. We know our people are our greatest asset. At Cotality, you can be yourself, lift people up and make an impact. By putting clients first and continuously innovating, we're working together to set the pace for unlocking new possibilities that better serve the property industry.

Requirements

• 8+ years of relevant software engineering experience with a proven track record of technical leadership.
• Vast knowledge of Java, including extensive hands-on experience with the latest versions of the language.
• Proven expertise in modern microservices architecture and distributed systems design.
• Strong professional experience using Apache Kafka for inter-service communication.
• Experience with relational databases, with a strong preference for PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or MySQL.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, a related field, or equivalent experience (advanced degree preferred).

Nice To Haves

• Experience collaborating with and coordinating tasks for offshore engineering teams in Europe and India (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end technical leadership and direction for an 8-person engineering team consisting of junior engineers, senior professionals, and technical project managers.
• Design and implement robust, flexible, and scalable software systems, replacing monolithic patterns with highly scalable microservices architectures.
• Partner closely with Technical Project Managers (TPMs), Business Managers, and UX Engineers to translate business concepts and Product Requirement Documents (PRDs) into clear technical solutions.
• Architect and manage microservices communication frameworks leveraging Apache Kafka as the integral messaging infrastructure.
• Direct the strategy for non-functional requirements, ensuring all deliverables satisfy strict code quality standards, security compliances, and evolving internal checklists.
• Drive an "AI discipline" across the team, positively influencing engineering practices to leverage, embrace, and continuously adopt AI tools to maximize development efficiency.
• Guide and elevate junior team members, clarify complex challenges to set them up for success, and actively collaborate with the broader technical community to learn and share engineering standards.
• Swim through complex integration ambiguities and changing business requirements with a resilient, solutions-oriented, and positive attitude.

Benefits

• Generous PTO and 11 paid holidays, plus well-being and volunteer time off.
• Up to 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave and a baby stipend.
• Multiple medical plan options with mental health and wellness support offerings.
• 401(k) with company match and vesting after one year.
• $400 annual well-being stipend and tuition assistance up to $5,250.
• Recognition Rewards, Referral bonuses, exclusive discounts and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior