Principal Data Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Netherlands.

📋 Description

• Design, construct, and implement large-scale distributed systems and high-throughput data pipelines utilizing Go and cloud-native technologies.

• Drive system-wide architectural choices, emphasizing data flow, performance, and resilience.

• Actively engage in the codebase by producing high-quality code.

• Spearhead significant technical projects, minimize technical debt, and ensure the platform adheres to reliability and scalability SLAs.

• Work closely with product and engineering teams, as well as R&D management, to outline the technical roadmap, assess architecture, and mentor junior engineers.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 8 years of experience in backend engineering.

• More than 3 years of experience in architecting high-load systems or data pipelines in a production setting.

• Extensive knowledge of distributed systems using contemporary languages (Go, Java, Rust, or Python).

• Strong, practical experience with relational and analytical databases (Postgres, ClickHouse preferred).

• Proven track record with microservices, containers, and current DevOps practices (Docker, Kubernetes, GitOps, CI/CD).

• Established ability to merge hands-on coding with architectural leadership, including strong skills in debugging, benchmarking, and performance optimization.

🏝️ Benefits

• Unlimited PTO

• Flexible Working Options

• Health Insurance

• Parental Leave

• Employee Stock Option Plan

• Home Office Allowance

• Professional Development Stipend

• Peer Recognition Program