Principal Software Engineer

Location: Remote
Compensation: Salary
Reviewed: Mon, Apr 27, 2026
This job expires in: 29 days

Job Summary

A company is looking for a Principal Software Engineer - Remote.

Key Responsibilities
  • Serve as a technical expert for solutions built on NodeJS, Python, and Kafka, contributing to complex, scalable systems
  • Lead architecture and design across multiple workstreams, ensuring scalable and high-performing solutions
  • Mentor and guide engineers, fostering technical growth and promoting engineering excellence across the team
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
  • 6+ years of hands-on experience in software engineering, with strong expertise in NodeJS, TypeScript, Python, and event-driven architectures using Kafka
  • Proven experience designing and implementing asynchronous processing, event handling, and distributed system patterns
  • Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases and data modeling
  • Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines, test automation, and modern DevOps practices

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