Principal Software Engineer

Key Responsibilities

Architectural Design:

• Design and develop scalable and maintainable backend architectures.
• Ensure best practices in coding, security, performance, and scalability are followed.

Pre-Sales Support:

• Collaborate with the sales team to provide technical insights and solutions during pre-sales activities.
• Assist in creating proposals and technical documentation for potential clients.

Project Management:

• Lead and manage multiple backend projects, ensuring timely delivery and quality.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure project success.
• Conduct regular project reviews and provide updates to the founders.

Team Management:

• Mentor and guide a team of backend developers.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative team environment.
• Conduct performance reviews and provide constructive feedback.

Research and Development:

• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies.
• Identify and integrate new technologies and tools to improve project outcomes.
• Conduct R&D to explore new solutions and innovations.

Qualifications

Education:

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

Experience:

• 8+ years of experience in backend development, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing scalable backend architectures.
• Strong experience in managing and delivering multiple projects.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor a team of developers.

Technical Skills:

• Expert-level proficiency in Python.
• Strong understanding of database design and management (SQL and NoSQL).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and message queues.
• Ability to design systems that can scale efficiently to handle growing user demands.