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Senior Principal Software Engineer

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Location: Remote
Compensation: To Be Discussed
Reviewed: Mon, Nov 02, 2026
This job expires in: 28 days

Job Summary

To drive the design and evolution of core backend systems for a modern eCommerce platform, the full-time Senior Principal Software Engineer will take hands-on ownership of major platform areas, focusing on GraphQL services, Shopify integrations, and distributed systems, while working remotely.

Key responsibilities
  • Own the design and evolution of core backend services and APIs supporting commerce workflows
  • Lead architecture and implementation of GraphQL services on the Apollo Federation supergraph
  • Partner with frontend, product, and platform teams to simplify integration processes
Required qualifications
  • 8+ years of experience in backend or platform engineering
  • Strong experience building and operating distributed systems and APIs at scale
  • Deep proficiency in GraphQL design and implementation, including federated architectures
  • Experience with Shopify or similar eCommerce platforms
  • Strong experience with Node.js / TypeScript

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