About the Role:
We are looking for an experienced and innovative Principal Backend Engineer to join our team. As a senior technical leader, you will be responsible for helping to design, develop, and optimize backend systems that power our core products. You will play a key role in defining the architecture, driving technical excellence, and ensuring the reliability and scalability of our platform.
In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful backend solutions while mentoring and guiding team members. This is a unique opportunity to influence the future of our technology stack and make a significant impact on the company’s growth trajectory.
Key Responsibilities:
Architect Scalable Systems
Help design and develop high-performance, scalable, and secure backend systems.
Define and implement best practices for backend architecture, ensuring long-term maintainability and reliability.
Collaborate with product teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
Drive Backend Development
Build and maintain robust APIs and microservices that are integral to our platform.
Optimize backend systems for performance, reliability, and scalability under increasing traffic and data loads.
Ensure seamless integration with frontend systems and third-party services.
Mentorship and Leadership
Lead code reviews, design sessions, and technical discussions to ensure the highest standards of quality.
Enhance System Reliability
Develop monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions to ensure system health and proactive issue detection.
Establish and improve incident response protocols to minimize downtime and enhance user experience.
Proactively identify and address bottlenecks or areas of inefficiency in the system.
Champion Security and Best Practices
Implement robust security practices to protect user data and ensure compliance with industry standards.
Advocate for and enforce best practices in backend development, including testing, documentation, and CI/CD processes.
Collaborate Across Teams
Work closely with product managers, data scientists, and frontend engineers to deliver seamless user experiences.
Coordinate with DevOps to streamline deployments and ensure smooth operation of backend services.
Support cross-functional initiatives, contributing to company-wide goals and objectives.
Qualifications:
Education & Experience:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
7+ years of experience in backend engineering roles, including experience in senior or principal-level positions.
Technical Skills:
Programming: Expert in backend languages such as Go, Python, Java, or Node.js.
Databases: Proficiency in SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Cassandra).
API Design: Strong experience with RESTful APIs, gRPC, and microservices architecture.
Cloud Platforms: Expertise in cloud services (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
Performance Optimization: Proven experience in profiling and optimizing backend systems for high performance and low latency.
Data Processing: Familiarity with building and maintaining ETL pipelines and integrating with data systems.
Preferred Skills:
Knowledge of distributed systems and event-driven architectures.
Experience with big data technologies such as Spark, Kafka, or Hadoop.
Exposure to A/B testing frameworks and experimentation platforms.
Familiarity with integrating machine learning models into production environments.
Soft Skills:
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent leadership and mentoring capabilities.
Effective communication skills to work across cross-functional teams.
