Job Specification: Principal Engineer (6 Month contract - Remote)The Opportunity: We are seeking a highly skilled Principal Engineer to join our team and take a key role in shaping our technical direction and architecture.
As a Principal Engineer, you will lead and mentor a team of engineers, drive technical innovation, and contribute to the development of scalable, high-performance solutions that solve complex business challenges.Key Responsibilities:Lead the design and implementation of scalable, high-performance software solutions that align with business and customer needs.Provide technical leadership, mentoring engineering teams, and fostering a culture of collaboration, learning, and innovation.Champion best practices in software development, including code reviews, automated testing, and CI/CD processes.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technical requirements, prioritize initiatives, and ensure alignment with business goals.Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies, evaluating their potential impact and recommending adoption where appropriate.Essential Qualifications:Extensive experience in software development, with a strong background in designing and building complex, distributed systems.Proven leadership experience, with a track record of leading and mentoring engineering teams.Proficiency in multiple programming languages, frameworks, and technologies, with a deep understanding of software engineering principles.Excellent problem-solving abilities and a strategic approach to overcoming technical challenges.Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with stakeholders at all organizational levels.Desirable Skills:Experience with cloud-based technologies and platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).Knowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools, including Terraform, Ansible, and Jenkins.Previous experience in a leadership or principal engineering role.Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.Tech Stack:TypeScriptNodeJSReactCloudflare CDN (including caching, security features, and workers functions)DockerAWS (including Lambda, ECS Fargate, Aurora Serverless, S3)PHPMySQLThis is a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of our technological evolution and make a lasting impact on our products and services.
If you are a seasoned engineer with a passion for leadership and innovation, we would love to hear from you!