Principal Software Engineer
Job Summary
To drive technical direction and system architecture decisions, the full-time remote Principal Software Engineer will design, build, and scale core software systems while mentoring engineers and collaborating across teams.
Key responsibilities
- Own the architecture and design of distributed systems supporting millions of transactions
- Lead hands-on engineering efforts, including coding, technical reviews, and system optimization
- Mentor senior and mid-level engineers, fostering collaboration and high performance
Required qualifications
- 7+ years of professional software engineering experience, particularly in backend or platform roles
- Advanced proficiency in Java and experience with at least one additional language (Kotlin, Python, Go, or TypeScript)
- Proven experience designing, building, and scaling distributed systems and microservice architectures
- Strong knowledge of RESTful APIs, event-driven architectures, and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent practical experience considered
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