Principal Software Engineer (Java / Scala) - Argentina

We are a global technology group built for what's next, offering high calibre professionals the platform for high stakes work, the kind of work that defines an entire career. When you join us, you're not just taking on projects, you're solving problems that don't even have answers yet.

You will join an exclusive roster of talent that global leaders, including Google, Snap, Diageo, PayPal, and Jaguar Land Rover call when deadlines seem impossible, when others have already tried and failed, and when the solution absolutely has to work.



Forget routine consultancy. You will operate where technology, design, and human behaviour meet to deliver tangible outcomes, fast. This is work that leaves a mark, work you’ll be proud to tell your friends about.

We look for people who embody:

Innovation to solve the hardest problems.

‍Accountability for every result.

‍Integrity always.

Role overview

We are looking for a strategic technical leader to join our delivery centre in Buenos Aires. In this role, you will define architectural strategy and lead transformative initiatives for our clients, navigating a polyglot environment that blends the agility of Java. You will be a technical driver with an end-to-end ownership mindset, moving complex systems from whiteboard sketches to production environments at scale.

As a Principal Software Engineer at Qodea, you’ll:

• Lead the architecture and evolution of scalable, high-performance backend systems.
• Define long-term technical direction by staying ahead of trends in distributed systems and the cloud ecosystem.
• Function as a self-starting leader, identifying technical hurdles before they become blockers and driving teams toward delivery.
• Own the outcome of complex features from initial design through to pull request management, testing, and final production deployment.
• Champion engineering best practices and mentor engineers across teams to raise the bar for code quality and system design.
• Operationalise AI-native technology such as Claude Code or GitHub Copilot to bypass traditional development bottlenecks and maintain high velocity.

Things that will make you stand out:

• Demonstrated ability to influence engineering direction across multiple teams and functions.
• Extensive experience developing large-scale systems using Java (Spring Boot).
• Mastery of AI-native tools to manage complex tasks like schema migrations and large-scale refactoring.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to align diverse technical stakeholders around a cohesive vision.
• Deep understanding of cloud-native environments, specifically GCP, including Kubernetes, Docker, and CI/CD.

Nice to have:

• Experience with event-driven architecture and message brokers like Apache Kafka.
• Exposure to GraphQL for creating flexible front-end APIs.
• Previous experience in high-growth technology consultancy environments.

What we want from you:

We are building a world-class delivery centre in Buenos Aires and want the best engineering talent in the region. We believe the best work happens when we collaborate in person. We expect a genuine effort to be present in the office one to two days a week when not on project work to help build our culture and engage in spontaneous problem-solving. Your energy and presence will be vital in making our studio a hub of creativity and innovation.

Benefits

We believe in supporting our team members both professionally and personally. Here's how we invest in you:

• 10 days PTO + 17 days paid public holidays
• Pension
• Law 19032 (Social Security)
• Family allowance
• National Employment Fund
• Accident Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Work from Home Allowance
• Private Medical Insurance
• Birthday leave
• 10 paid learning days per year
• Bonusly 100 points per month to recognise colleagues