Principal Backend Engineer (Hybrid work schedule)

The Job at a Glance

This position is ideal for someone with extensive experience in backend design and distributed systems.

Perks

• Quarterly profit-sharing bonus
• Hybrid Work schedule
• Team member appreciation events and recognition programs
• Volunteer opportunities
• All the traditional benefits like health insurance, 401k/401k match, employee assistance programs and time away

About the Role

This position is ideal for someone with extensive experience in backend design and distributed systems. A Typical Day includes Backend Architecture, Implementation & Best Practices, Engineering Standards, Operational Practices, and Cross-functional Collaboration.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• 10+ years of experience in backend system design, eCommerce, and distributed applications
• Expertise in Node.js, TypeScript, and cloud-native platforms (Azure preferred)
• Passionate and knowledgeable of databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis), microservices, event-driven architectures (Kafka, NATS), and API standards (REST, GraphQL)
• Experience with unit, integration, and contract testing (Jest, Mocha, Pact) and CI/CD (Terraform, Pulumi)
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), serverless computing, Kubernetes, and containerization
• Proven ability to mentor engineers and collaborate across teams

Skills

• Node.js
• TypeScript
• Cloud-native platforms (Azure preferred)
• Databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis)
• Microservices
• Event-driven architectures (Kafka, NATS)
• API standards (REST, GraphQL)
• Unit, integration, and contract testing (Jest, Mocha, Pact)
• CI/CD (Terraform, Pulumi)
• Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)
• Serverless computing
• Kubernetes
• Containerization

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) with match
• Employee assistance programs
• Paid time off
• Paid sick time off
• Paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Professional development opportunities

Pay

The salary range for this role is $133,164.93 - $179,711.01 annually which is based on including but not limited to qualifications, experience, and geographical location.

Schedule

This position offers a hybrid work schedule.