Principal Software Engineer (Java)

Company: iManage
Location: Chicago
Posted on: February 20, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description We offer a flexible working policy that supports a healthy balance between personal and professional well-being. This role requires in-office presence on Tuesdays & Thursdays to collaborate, connect, and learn from peers - while also maintaining the flexibility for meaningful work-life balance. Being a Principal Software Engineer at iManage Means… You will play a critical role on a team responsible for supporting iManage’s core platform. In this role, you will be at the center of the development team with responsibility and control over what you are building and will make a real impact on our customers and users. You will have the opportunity to work on modern technologies like Java, Docker, Kubernetes, MariaDB Clusters, and more. Our work culture allows us to build great relationships while having fun solving challenging problems, supported by leaders that care about you at a personal and professional level. iM Responsible For… Designing and implementing new architectural patterns to help the iManage Work family of products scale to meet the demands of our existing traffic and future growth Collaborating within cross-functional engineering teams as well as peer teams to build an integrated solution Keeping developer productivity and software quality high using innovative backend tooling Communicating, documenting, and presenting in front of technical and business audiences Striving to consistently learn and improve within the company as well as share knowledge with colleagues globally iM Qualified Because I Have… The heart of a maker, with a passion for combining infrastructure and software to bring great ideas to life The desire to work with cloud-native services in Azure to scale a platform with a global footprint A bachelor's or master's degree in computer science or related field 10 years of experience building software or applications with Java Proficiency in one other programming languages; full-stack development as a plus Proficiency with relational database and NoSQL systems Thought leadership and design skills in one or more key technology areas: high-transaction systems, micro-services based distributed architectures, fault-tolerant designs, data and system security Experience with Linux platform as development and runtime environment Knowledge of secure coding and design practices (including threat modelling) as a plus Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and build management; use of Docker as a plus Don't meet every qualification listed above? Studies show that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet all qualifications. At iManage, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment, and encourage everyone to show up as their full authentic selves. We welcome those that come with a growth mindset and a hunger for learning; so, if you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification we encourage you to apply anyways! iM Getting To… Join a supportive, experienced team with an inclusive, encouraging, and vibrant culture. Have flexible work hours that allow me to balance my ‘me time’ with my work commitments. Collaborate in a modern open plan workspace, with a gaming area, free snacks, drinks and regular social events. Focus on impactful work, solving complex, real challenges utilizing the latest technologies and protocols. Own my career path with our internal development framework. Ask us more about this! Learn new skills and earn certifications with access to unlimited courses in LinkedIn Learning. Join an innovative, industry leading SaaS company that is continuing to grow & scale! iManage Is Supporting Me By Creating an inclusive environment where I can help shape the culture not just by fitting in, but by adding to it. Providing a market competitive salary that is applied through a consistent process, equitable for all our employees, and regularly reviewed based on industry data. Rewarding me with an annual performance-based bonus. Offering comprehensive Health/Vision/Dental/Life Insurance, and a 401k Retirement Savings Plan with a company match up to 4%. Giving access to HealthJoy, a healthcare concierge service, to help me maximize my health benefits. Granting enhanced leave for expecting parents; 20 weeks 100% paid for primary leave, and 10 weeks 100% paid for secondary leave. Providing me with a flexible time off policy to take the time off that I need. Be it for vacation, volunteering, celebrating holidays, spending time with family, or simply taking time to recharge and reset. Caring for my mental health and well-being with multiple company wellness days and free access to the Healthy Minds app for mindfulness, meditation and more. The overall US annual base salary range for this position is $150,000–$200,000. Individual compensation for each candidate depends on factors such as qualifications, experience, and candidate location. This range does not include additional forms of compensation, such as bonuses, or benefits. Your recruiter will provide further details about the offer range, incentives, and overall compensation during the hiring process. About iManage… iManage is dedicated to Making Knowledge WorkTM. Over one million professionals across 65 countries rely on our intelligent, cloud-enabled, secure knowledge work platform to uncover and activate the knowledge that exists inside their business content and communications. We are continuously innovating to solve the most complex professional challenges and enable better business outcomes; Our work is not always easy but it is ambitious and rewarding. So we’re looking for people who love a challenge. People who are happiest when they’re solving problems and collaborating with the industry’s best and brightest. That’s the iManage way. It’s how we do things that might appear impossible. How we develop our employees’ strengths and unlock their potential. How we find meaning in everything we do. Whoever you are, whatever you do, however you work. Make it mean something at iManage. iManage provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Learn more at: www.imanage.com Please see our recruitment privacy statement for more information on how we handle your personal data. LI-Hybrid LI-RW1 Powered by JazzHR M5Ltwexmnj

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