Backend Engineer, Principal; Remote

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Principal Engineer, Backend - REMOTE. The role involves creating and maintaining robust backend systems, ensuring high standards of scalability, security, and reliability within a distributed environment. The ideal candidate will have a significant impact on the architectural direction and the overall success of complex projects.

Collaboration with various cross-functional teams is crucial to achieve the desired outcomes. If you are passionate about backend engineering and thrive in a remote environment, this opportunity is for you.

• Architect, design, and lead the implementation of cloud-native backend systems.
• Identify architectural risks and implement solutions regarding security and performance.
• Mentor and guide engineers to enhance design rigor and technical problem-solving.
• Quickly adapt to unfamiliar technologies and deliver value on complex projects.
• Act as the go-to expert for intricate aspects of backend systems.
• Advise on technology direction and technical investments aligned with business goals.
• Collaborate with partner teams for consistent end-to-end solution delivery.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science or a related field.
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect.
• 10+ years of experience developing high-performance applications in the Cloud.
• Proven record of significant architectural impact.
• Expertise in backend development with REST and Graph
  
  QL APIs using Go or .Net.
• Experience with large-scale distributed environments, preferably with AWS.
• Strong database skills in SQL/No
  
  SQL and schema design.
• Experience in building high-quality microservices.
• Leading teams to deploy cloud-native applications using AWS.
• Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code and container orchestration.

• People-focused, entrepreneurial culture within a stable corporate environment.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• 100% paid medical premiums for employees; 80% for dependents.
• Fully vested 401K upon hire.
• Generous PTO, including sick, mental health, and volunteer days.
• Unlimited access to a well-being platform.
• Fostering work-life balance through diversity and inclusion.
• Continuous professional development opportunities with Linked In Learning.
• Up to $5K educational reimbursement after one year.

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role’s core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

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