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Principal Software Engineer

Location: Remote
Compensation: To Be Discussed
Reviewed: Wed, Sep 30, 2026
This job expires in: 30 days

Job Summary

Seeking an experienced Principal Software Engineer for a fully remote position in the US, who will lead the design and development of high-performance Node.js applications while mentoring a team and ensuring alignment with business objectives.

Key responsibilities:
  • Design and architect scalable, robust Node-based applications that meet performance and reliability requirements
  • Lead architecture discussions and support product management in planning and performance evaluation of software products
  • Write detailed technical user epics and stories, ensuring clear communication of requirements and facilitating backlog management
Required qualifications:
  • 8-10+ years of industry experience in data engineering and product management
  • Expert-level experience with Node.js for backend application development and architecture
  • Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in a business or technical field
  • Experience with databases, particularly Mongo Atlas, and developing/consuming REST APIs
  • Familiarity with cloud-native technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, and microservices architecture

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