Principal Software Engineer

Principal Software Engineer Durham, NC Type: Contract Category: Development Industry: Financial Services Reference ID: JN -092025-103535 Date Posted: 01/31/2026 Shortcut: + Description + Recommended Jobs Description: _Hybrid Onsite 5 days/week, alternating weeks in either Durham, NC, NH, RI, TX or NJ_ As a Principal Software Engineer, you will leverage engineering skills to modernize and test annuity contract generation and account opening applications. You will quickly gain understanding of application components and work with the team to deliver best-in-class solutions on a single policy administration platform using OIPA, Java, and Oracle DB. _Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance._ Rate: $80.00 to $90.00/hr. w2 Responsibilities: Responsibilities + Modernize and test annuity contract generation and account opening applications on the OIPA platform. + Configure and extend OIPA, including rules, screens, integrations, and release management. + Diagnose and resolve application issues using Java within a maintenance-focused workflow. + Implement secure palette and application configurations, including roles, allocation, and valuation screens. + Develop and maintain data intake, extraction patterns, and AS file integrations. + Write and troubleshoot SQL queries and stored procedures in Oracle. + Apply design patterns and UML to design and documentation. + Collaborate with a cross-functional team to deliver reliable, scalable solutions and support upgrades from OIPA v10.2 to v11. Experience Requirements: Experience Requirements + 4+ years developing policy administration systems using OIPA, including configuration language, integrations, AS Files, data intake, database architecture, data extraction patterns, extensions, palette and application security, screens, and release management. + Proficiency in Java for application maintenance and defect resolution. + Experience implementing design patterns and using UML. + Experience with TDD and unit testing frameworks such as JUnit; exposure to Jasmine, Karma, and Protractor. + Proficiency with IDEs such as Spring Tool Suite and Eclipse in UNIX and Windows environments. + Ability to write SQL and debug stored procedures in Oracle. + Team-oriented mindset with initiative, collaboration, and continuous learning. + Understanding of Docker and cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure (preferred). + AWS Certification (preferred). Education Requirements: Education Requirements + AWS Certification (preferred). _Recruitment Transparency Notice_ _Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. Please be advised that Eliassen Group utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screening process. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team (_ _ _, 781-808-2924) inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application process. These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in reviewing application materials to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. All AI-assisted evaluations and responses are reviewed by human recruiters before any hiring decisions are made. The use of AI in our process is intended to support fairness, efficiency, and consistency, and Eliassen Group takes measures to prevent bias or discrimination in connection with its hiring practices. By proceeding, you acknowledge, agree, and consent to Eliassen Groupu2019s use of these tools, including AI tools, as part of the application and hiring process._ _Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range._ _W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality._ _Please be advised- If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please confirm that they have an email address and never provide personal or financial information to anyone who is not clearly associated with Eliassen Group. If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact_ _ _._ _About Eliassen Group:_ _Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company for human-powered solutions. For over 30 years, Eliassen has helped thousands of companies reach further and achieve more with their technology solutions, financial, risk & compliance, and advisory solutions, and clinical solutions. With offices from coast to coast and throughout Europe, Eliassen provides a local community presence, balanced with international reach. Eliassen Group strives to positively impact the lives of their employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which they operate._ _Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status._ _Donu2019t miss out on our referral program If we hire a candidate that you refer us to then you can be eligible for a $1,000 referral check_

Created: 2026-02-25