Principal Backend Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Backend Engineer to join our growing technology team. In this role, you will lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable web applications across the front-end and back-end. You'll work closely with product managers, designers, and engineers to deliver high-quality software solutions while mentoring a team of developers and driving best practices in architecture, code quality, and DevOps.

The core responsibilities for the job include the following:

Technical Leadership:

• Lead the full-stack development lifecycle: design, development, deployment, and maintenance.
• Define and implement scalable architecture for web applications and services.
• Drive engineering best practices, including CI/CD, code reviews, automated testing, and agile development.
• Stay updated with new technology trends and assess their applicability.

Team Management:

• Mentor and guide junior and mid-level developers.
• Lead sprint planning, estimations, and task breakdown.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and high performance.

Coding and Delivery:

• Be hands-on with both front-end and back-end development.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and performance.
• Own and deliver critical features and system components.

Requirements:

• 8+ years of professional experience with Java and Spring Boot in backend development.
• Deep understanding of RESTful APIs, microservices, and modern web architecture.
• Experience with databases, both relational (e. g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (e. g., MongoDB).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Proficiency in Git, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with container orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
• Exposure to GraphQL or serverless architectures.
• Prior experience working in a startup or high-growth environment.
• Experience with test-driven development and automated testing frameworks.