Principal Data Engineer

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

📋 Description

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

• Take the lead on system-wide architectural decisions, emphasizing data flow, performance, and resilience.

• Contribute actively to the codebase by writing high-quality code.

• Spearhead significant technical initiatives, minimize technical debt, and ensure that the platform adheres to reliability and scalability service level agreements (SLAs).

• Work collaboratively with product and engineering teams to establish the technical roadmap, evaluate 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 within a production environment.

• In-depth knowledge of distributed systems using contemporary programming languages (Go, Java, Rust, or Python).

• Strong, hands-on experience with relational and analytical databases, with a preference for Postgres and ClickHouse.

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

• Demonstrated capability to merge hands-on coding with architectural leadership.

• Excellent skills in debugging, benchmarking, and performance optimization.

🏝️ Benefits

• Work according to your own terms.

• Enjoy the flexibility to maintain a schedule that harmonizes your work and personal life.

• Access opportunities for both professional and personal skill development.

• Be part of an inclusive and equitable workplace that appreciates diverse perspectives.