Principal Engineer

Overview

Principal Backend Engineer to act as a technical leader and system architect, guiding the design and delivery of scalable, reliable, and high-performance solutions across e-commerce and internal platforms, reporting to the Sr. Director of IT.

What you'll do

• Architect end-to-end software solutions using modern frameworks and design patterns aligned with scalability, performance, and maintainability goals.
• Lead system design discussions for high-traffic applications, ensuring robust architecture for business-critical services.
• Evaluate, recommend, and implement architectural improvements to enhance scalability, observability, and resilience.
• Define and uphold best practices for code quality, security, accessibility, and data privacy compliance.
• Lead complex, cross-functional projects from concept to delivery, aligning engineering solutions with business needs.
• Collaborate with product and business teams to define technical vision and ensure cohesive project execution.
• Oversee the technical implementation of new features and services, ensuring efficient use of system resources and infrastructure.
• Build and maintain distributed systems using Spring Boot microservices, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Design and optimize high-performance databases using MySQL and Oracle, leveraging indexing and tuning for efficiency.
• Implement and manage Redis for caching, Eureka Server for service registration, and the ELK Stack for monitoring and analytics.
• Configure Nginx and Apache for load balancing and high availability across production systems.
• Own and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins for automated builds, testing, and deployments.
• Ensure system health and stability through proactive monitoring, logging, and alerting strategies.
• Drive improvements in deployment automation, infrastructure as code, and site reliability practices.
• Act as a technical advisor and mentor, helping develop engineers' skills in architecture, design, and problem-solving.
• Conduct code and design reviews to maintain engineering excellence.
• Collaborate effectively with senior leadership and cross-departmental stakeholders to influence company-wide technical initiatives.
• Foster a culture of innovation, ownership, and accountability across the engineering organization.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in enterprise-level software development.
• Advanced proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices Architecture.
• Advanced proficiency in MySQL, Oracle, and Redis.
• Advanced proficiency in React and modern front-end frameworks.
• Advanced proficiency in Docker, Kubernetes, and Jenkins CI/CD.
• Advanced proficiency in Linux/UNIX, Nginx, Apache, and ELK Stack.
• Deep understanding of data structures, algorithms, and system design principles.
• Proven ability to architect and deliver complex backend systems and mentor technical teams.
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to influence senior leaders and align multiple teams toward shared goals.

Nice to have

• Experience using AI platforms to increase productivity (ex: Claude, Copilot, ChatGPT, etc.).

Details

• Full-time, remote from India, working through an Employer of Record (EOR).
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 4:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time / 12:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Indian Standard Time.
• Base salary range: $46,172 to $69,258 USD annually; expected starting salary $46,172 to $57,715 USD.
• Remote employees are expected to work in a distraction-free environment.