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Principal Software Engineer

Location: Remote
Compensation: Base+commission
Reviewed: Thu, Sep 10, 2026
This job expires in: 29 days

Job Summary

To shape the technical direction of core platform capabilities, the full-time Principal Software Engineer will lead the design and development of backend services, drive architectural decisions, and build scalable cloud-native solutions using Java and AWS technologies in a remote environment.

Key responsibilities
  • Lead the design and development of shared backend services and platform capabilities
  • Drive architectural decisions and technical strategy across multiple teams
  • Mentor engineers and promote engineering excellence throughout the organization
Required qualifications
  • Significant experience building and operating large-scale backend systems
  • Strong expertise in Java and modern cloud technologies
  • Experience with AWS serverless services and Kubernetes
  • Experience with CI/CD tools for build, deployment, and test automation
  • Strong understanding of distributed systems and software architecture

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