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Development Principal Engineer (IT)
full-timeUnited States

Summary

Location

United States

Type

full-time

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About this role

Posting Date

01/26/2026

5200 Virginia Way, Brentwood, Tennessee, 37027, United States of America

Job Requirements

Technical Skills

  • Strong hands-on experience in Java frameworks and knowledge in .NET Core for building scalable, high-performance applications.

  • Solid expertise in object-oriented design, multithreading, and enterprise application development.

  • Proven experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services such as Compute Engine, Cloud Run, GKE, Pub/Sub, Cloud SQL, BigQuery, and Cloud Storage.

  • Deep understanding of microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, and event-driven systems.

  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and cloud-native development.

  • Proficiency in database design and performance optimization in Oracle, Spanner, Big Query.

  • Strong knowledge of security best practices, authentication/authorization, and cloud security concepts.

  • Experience with AI technologies and frameworks.

    • Implementation knowledge of Agentic using Langchain & Langgraph

    • Copilot/Glean usage with IDE

    • Integration with Cloud AI Solutions like Vertex AI, Gemini AI

    • Familiarity with RAG Grounding with Enterprise Data

    • Good knowledge in prompting

    • ADK

  • Must have experience in implementing integrations using Kafka, Informatica B2B, CSB etc

  • Exposure to Camunda and ODM is a plus

  • Must have hands-on experience.

Architecture, Analysis & Design

  • Demonstrated ability to lead system analysis, architecture design, and technical decision-making for complex enterprise systems.

  • Expertise in software design patterns, domain-driven design (DDD), and SOLID principles.

  • Ability to translate business requirements into scalable, maintainable technical solutions.

  • Experience reviewing and improving existing system architectures for performance, reliability, and scalability.

Leadership & Collaboration

  • Act as a technical leader and mentor, guiding senior and junior engineers.

  • Drive coding standards, best practices, and technical excellence across teams.

  • Collaborate closely with product managers, architects, and stakeholders to align technical solutions with business goals.

  • Lead design reviews, code reviews, and architectural discussions.

Experience & Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

  • 10+ years of software development experience, with at least 3+ years in a senior or principal engineering role.

  • Experience working in agile environments and delivering large-scale, production-grade systems.

  • Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

What We’ll Provide:

More than just pay, our DaVita Rewards package connects teammates to what matters most. Teammates are eligible to begin receiving benefits on the first day of the month following or coinciding with one month of continuous employment. Below are some of our benefit offerings.

  • Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out

  • Support for you and your family: Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave and more

  • Professional development programs: DaVita offers a variety of programs to help strong performers grow within their career and also offers on-demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVita’s online training platform StarLearning.

#LI-MP4

At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second.  We want all teammates to experience DaVita as "a place where I belong."  Our goal is to embed belonging into everything we do in our Village, so that it becomes part of who we are. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

This position will be open for a minimum of three days.

 

 

 

For location-specific minimum wage details, see the following link: DaVita.jobs/WageRates

Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at https://careers.davita.com/benefits  

  

Colorado Residents: Please do not respond to any questions in this initial application that may seek age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process.  You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Other facts

Tech stack
Java Frameworks,NET Core,Object-Oriented Design,Multithreading,Enterprise Application Development,Google Cloud Platform,Microservices Architecture,RESTful APIs,Event-Driven Systems,CI/CD Pipelines,Infrastructure as Code,Database Design,Security Best Practices,AI Technologies,Kafka,Informatica B2B

About DaVita Kidney Care

DaVita means “to give life,” reflecting our proud history as leaders in dialysis—an essential, life-sustaining treatment for those living with end stage kidney disease (ESKD). Today, our mission is to minimize the devastating impacts of kidney disease across the full spectrum of kidney health care.

At DaVita, we’re a community first and a company second. We care for our teammates with the same intensity with which we care for our patients—and encourage our teammates to bring their hearts to work. That is, we can be the same people inside and outside of work because for us, it’s not work, it’s our passion.

Interested in joining our Village? There are over 75,000 careers and counting. Visit careers.davita.com to start your career adventure.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Hospitals and Health Care

What you'll do

  • The Development Principal Engineer will lead system analysis, architecture design, and technical decision-making for complex enterprise systems. They will also mentor engineers and collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to align technical solutions with business goals.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Development Principal Engineer (IT) do at DaVita Kidney Care?

As a Development Principal Engineer (IT) at DaVita Kidney Care, you will: the Development Principal Engineer will lead system analysis, architecture design, and technical decision-making for complex enterprise systems. They will also mentor engineers and collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to align technical solutions with business goals..

Why join DaVita Kidney Care as a Development Principal Engineer (IT)?

DaVita Kidney Care is a leading Hospitals and Health Care company.

Is the Development Principal Engineer (IT) position at DaVita Kidney Care remote?

The Development Principal Engineer (IT) position at DaVita Kidney Care is based in United States, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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