Principal Member Technical Staff – Backend, Java/Python

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

📋 Description

• Design and architect our premier metadata software solutions.

• Create applications with a platform-first approach, prioritizing scalability, consistency, and reliability in every decision.

• Lead the implementation of technology and best practices within their engineering teams.

• Collaborate with the Product team to convert ambiguous business requirements into clear and actionable technical roadmaps.

• Engage actively in development with team members for up to 60% of their time, building modules and systems that exemplify best practices.

• Ensure seamless and consistent data flow across ingestion, processing, and delivery systems to end customers through cross-system integration.

• Work in close partnership with Data Science, DevOps, and Frontend architects to guarantee that our backend infrastructure meets evolving needs.

• Oversee scaling, performance, and quality of the solutions.

• Explore new and relevant technologies and tools, promoting their adoption while assessing the impact of your contributions.

• Implement a long-term technology vision for your teams.

• Develop architectures and designs for new solutions addressing both existing and emerging challenges.

• Accountable for the architecture of your platform, ensuring alignment with long-term requirements and the overarching platform vision.

• Lead technology and tool selection for your team and take responsibility for these choices.

• Facilitate technology forums and regular discussions within the team to promote best practices.

• Establish organization-wide engineering standards (coding guidelines, API contracts, security protocols, design standards) to ensure uniformity across teams.

• Mentor and support senior engineers, cultivating a culture of learning and collaboration within the team.

• Go above and beyond your role to enhance the organization and business outcomes.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.

• Over 10 years of professional experience in software development.

• Proven experience in designing, developing, and scaling enterprise-grade applications, including building solutions from the ground up.

• Comprehensive knowledge and expertise in messaging queue concepts.

• Proficient in Java/Python frameworks such as Spring, Hibernate, or similar technologies.

• Experience with RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.

• Familiarity with front-end technologies (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript) is advantageous.

• Working knowledge of machine learning and data science principles.

• Advocate for SDLC practices.

• Understanding of software development methodologies (Agile, Scrum, etc.).

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, capable of working independently as well as collaboratively.

• In-depth understanding of application development, infrastructure management, data engineering, and platform constructs.

• Extensive knowledge of various data storage systems: SQL and NoSQL.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).

• Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).

• Knowledge of CI/CD tools and practices.

• Experience with test-driven development (TDD) and automated testing frameworks.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• A collaborative and inclusive workplace culture.