- Job Type: Full-Time
- Function: Engineering Software
- Industry: Enterprise
- Post Date: 03/18/2026
- Website: www.onetrust.com
- Company Address: 1200 Abernathy Rd Suite 700, Atlanta, Georgia 30328, US
About OneTrust
OneTrust is the trust intelligence cloud platform organizations use to transform trust from an abstract concept into a measurable competitive advantage.Job Description
Strength in Trust
OneTrust’s mission is to enable organizations to use data and AI responsibly. Our platform simplifies the collection of data with consent and preferences, automates the governance of data with integrated risk management across privacy, security, IT/tech, third-party, and AI risk, and activates the responsible use of data by applying and enforcing data policies across the entire data estate and lifecycle. OneTrust supports seamless collaboration between data teams and risk teams to drive rapid and trusted innovation. Recognized as a market pioneer and leader, OneTrust boasts over 300 patents and serves more than 14,000 customers globally, ranging from industry giants to small businesses.Strength in Trust
OneTrust’s mission is to enable organizations to use data and AI responsibly. Our platform simplifies the collection of data with consent and preferences, automates the governance of data with integrated risk management across privacy, security, IT/tech, third-party, and AI risk, and activates the responsible use of data by applying and enforcing data policies across the entire data estate and lifecycle. OneTrust supports seamless collaboration between data teams and risk teams to drive rapid and trusted innovation.The Challenge
We’re looking for a Principal Software Engineer to help shape the next generation of OneTrust’s privacy and trust platform. You’ll architect and build scalable, resilient backend systems that serve millions of users worldwide.This hands-on role combines deep technical design with strategic influence—driving architecture decisions, mentoring engineers, and ensuring our systems remain fast, secure, and reliable at scale.
Your Mission
As a Principal Software Engineer, you will:
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Design, build, and optimize backend frameworks and microservices using Java, Spring Boot/Spring Cloud, and RESTful APIs.
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Architect and deliver multi-tenant, cloud-native, and high-availability systems in Azure (or other major cloud platforms).
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Model and manage data across SQL and NoSQL databases, ensuring performance and scalability for large workloads.
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Enhance real-time systems using Kafka or similar streaming architectures.
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Lead by example—write clean, testable code, review pull requests, mentor engineers, and guide design discussions.
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Continuously improve reliability, performance, and developer experience through automation, CI/CD, and best practices.
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Champion innovation—explore emerging technologies and AI-assisted development tools to boost productivity and quality.
You Are
You’re a collaborative problem-solver who thrives in agile environments. You think at both the code and architecture level, translating business goals into elegant, scalable software. You value clarity, mentorship, and continuous learning—and you enjoy making complex systems run beautifully.
Your Experience Includes
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Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
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8+ years of full-cycle software development experience in Agile teams.
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Proven success designing scalable, distributed systems and microservice architectures.
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Strong hands-on expertise with Java, Spring ecosystem, RESTful APIs, and CI/CD pipelines.
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Deep understanding of SQL and NoSQL databases—schema design, optimization, and performance tuning.
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Experience with Kafka or similar streaming platforms.
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Cloud experience (Azure preferred; AWS/GCP welcome) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
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Demonstrated technical leadership—mentoring peers, setting best practices, and influencing architecture.
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Excellent analytical and communication skills, able to translate technical insights into clear solutions.
Extra Awesome
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Master’s degree or equivalent experience.
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Experience operating global-scale SaaS or enterprise cloud systems.
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Expertise with Elasticsearch, observability tooling, or performance testing frameworks.
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Familiarity with AI-assisted developer tools like GitHub Copilot or ChatGPT.
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Passion for building high-performing teams and raising the engineering bar.