Principal Software Engineer

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

📋 Description

• Design, architect, and develop scalable backend services and APIs mainly using Golang, utilizing AWS, RDS (MySQL/Postgres), and contemporary distributed patterns.

• Spearhead Sezzle’s AI integration initiatives by identifying ways to implement AI and automation to boost developer efficiency, internal tools, and customer interactions.

• Collaborate with various teams within the organization to incorporate modern AI capabilities, particularly with tools such as Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, to enhance team productivity.

• Ensure consistency and scalability within a distributed microservices architecture while upholding performance and reliability.

• Establish and refine engineering best practices for observability, security, and CI/CD across multiple teams.

• Mentor fellow engineers and promote a culture focused on learning, innovation, and operational excellence.

• Work cross-functionally to convert business objectives into technical roadmaps, delivering impactful results.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 12 years of professional experience in software engineering, with substantial backend expertise.

• Implemented significant changes to a production application within the last 30 days.

• Strong expertise in Golang, with a track record of building and maintaining RESTful APIs.

• Proficient in SQL-based RDBMS (MySQL, PostgreSQL) with experience in optimizing schema and queries for high performance at scale.

• Comprehensive understanding of distributed systems design patterns (e.g., transactional outbox, event-driven architecture, queues).

• Proven ability to introduce new concepts, influence decisions, and lead intricate technical projects.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent relevant experience.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance

• Professional development opportunities

• Flexible working hours