Principal Data Engineer

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

📋 Description

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

• Take charge of system-wide architectural decisions, emphasizing data flow, performance, and resilience.

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

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

• Work collaboratively 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, including at least 3 years in architecting high-load systems or data pipelines within a production setting.

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

• Solid, hands-on experience with both relational and analytical databases (Postgres, ClickHouse is preferred).

• Demonstrated expertise in microservices, containers, and contemporary DevOps methodologies (Docker, Kubernetes, GitOps, CI/CD).

• Proven ability to blend hands-on coding with architectural leadership, showcasing strong debugging, benchmarking, and performance optimization skills.

🏝️ Benefits

• Unlimited PTO

• Flexible Working Options

• Health Insurance

• Parental Leave

• Employee Stock Option Plan

• Home Office Allowance

• Professional Development Stipend

• Peer Recognition Program