Principal Engineer

Architect, design, and develop scalable backend systems using Java Spring Boot and PostgreSQL.

• Champion a culture of test-driven development, observability, and clean code.
• Drive best practices in system design, code quality, and performance optimization.
• Utilize tools like Cursor, Windsurf, and GitHub Copilot throughout the SDLC for Requirements synthesis and spec generation, Code scaffolding and test creation, Refactoring, documentation, and deployment optimization.
• Own the end-to-end delivery pipeline including CI/CD and automated testing.
• Ensure code quality through code reviews.
• Work closely with project managers to define deliverables and estimate timelines.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including product management and quality assurance.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and drive implementation of best practices.
• Monitor and optimize the performance of applications. Address scalability and performance issues.

Skills:

• Expertise in Java and Spring Boot, message-oriented systems (Kafka), ELK stack
• Deep understanding of OOAD, efficient data structures and algorithms.
• Strong SQL/database skills
• Experience designing RESTful APIs and Service Oriented architecture
• Familiarity with frontend platforms like React, React native and Flutter
• Familiarity with containerization and deployment pipelines
• Knowledge of Cloud technologies
• Understanding of performance tuning, distributed systems, and backend scalability
• Proficiency with modern AI tools such as: Cursor / Windsurf

Experience and Qualifications:

• 10+ years of backend development experience.
• Track record of delivering production-grade systems from concept to launch
• Engineering degree in computer science