Software Developer Principal Engineer – Plugin Architecture

Overview Job Title Principal Engineer - Plugin Architecture Enterprise Java Smart Connectors Location Hybrid Experience 12 years Employment Type Full-time About the Role You will lead the design and implementation of a dynamic plugin framework for our flagship Java product enabling customers to extend core functionality at runtime Your expertise will guide the development of Java-based plugins spanning external databases ETL pipelines reporting engines and more that compile independently and load via factory patterns into our platform Responsibilities Plugin Framework Design o Architect and evolve a modular extensible plugin infrastructure using factory patterns custom class loaders or OSGi-like mechanisms o Define clear extension points APIs and lifecycle management for third-party integrations Integration Extensibility o Lead development of sample plugins and reference implementations e g JDBC connectors ETL adapters reporting modules o Ensure robust versioning backward compatibility and dependency isolation Performance Security o Optimize plugin loading time memory footprint and runtime stability o Establish sandboxing or permission models to secure untrusted code Cross-Functional Leadership o Collaborate with product management to capture integration requirements and prioritize extension scenarios o Mentor engineers on best practices for API design dynamic loading and plugin testing frameworks Quality Automation o Define CI CD pipelines for plugin builds automated tests and deployment artifacts o Champion end-to-end test suites including integration tests against multiple plugin types Qualifications 12 years in Java SE EE with deep expertise in classloading reflection and module systems Proven track record building or evolving plugin extension frameworks in large-scale applications Strong programming skills in design patterns Factory Strategy Service Locator and architectural principles for extensibility Experience integrating with diverse technologies RDBMS NoSQL ETL tools reporting engines etc Solid grasp of build tools Maven artifact repositories and dynamic dependency management Familiarity with security practices for executing third-party code at runtime Hands-on with CI CD automation Jenkins GitLab CI or equivalent and test frameworks JUnit TestNG Preferred Qualifications Prior experience with OSGi Java Module System Jigsaw or similar plugin ecosystems Knowledge of containerized deployments and orchestration Docker Kubernetes Exposure to Gen AI tools for code generation or automated testing Open-source contributions or published papers on modular architectures What We Offer Opportunity to influence product direction and architecture A collaborative and learning-focused environment Access to modern tools and Gen AI platforms Competitive salary and performance bonuses Health insurance Hybrid work model Company Description At Quest we create and manage the software that makes the benefits of new technology real Companies turn to us to manage modernize and secure their business from on-prem to in-cloud from the heart of the network to the vulnerable endpoints From complex challenges like Active Directory management and Office 365 migration to database and systems management to redefining security and hundreds of needs in between we help you conquer your next challenge now We re not the company that makes big promises We re the company that fulfills them We re Quest Where Next Meets Now Why work with us -Life at Quest means collaborating with dedicated professionals with a passion for technology -When we see something that could be improved we get to work inventing the solution -Our people demonstrate our winning culture through positive and meaningful relationship -We invest in our people and offer a series of programs that enables them to pursue a career that fulfills their potential -Our team members health and wellness is our priority as well as rewarding them for their hard work Quest is an equal opportunity employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age ancestry color family or medical care leave gender identity or expression genetic information marital status medical condition national origin physical or mental disability political affiliation protected veteran status race religion sex including pregnancy sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws regulations and ordinances Come join us For more information visit us on the web at Job seekers should be aware of fraudulent job offers from online scammers and only apply to roles listed on quest com careers using our applicant system Note We do not use text messaging or third-party messaging apps like Telegram to communicate with applicants so please exercise caution if you are approached in this way and only interact with people claiming to be Quest employees if they have an email address ending in quest com or oneidentity com LI-SR1