Principal Software Engineer

Principal Software Engineer

Principal Software Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Design and Develop Scalable SaaS Applications

  : Architect, design, and develop complex and high-performing SaaS applications using

  Node.js

  , ensuring reliability, scalability, and performance.

• Hands-on Development (50%)

  : Participate actively in the development process by writing efficient, clean, and maintainable code in

  Node.js

  . Work on core components of the application and drive innovation in backend architecture.

• Code Review and Team Leadership (50%)

  : Conduct thorough code reviews to ensure high-quality and maintainable code. Mentor and guide the development team in adopting best practices, ensuring adherence to

  coding standards

  .

• Message Brokers

  : Design and implement event-driven architectures using message brokers like

  Kafka

  or

  RabbitMQ

  to support real-time processing and communication between microservices.

• Database Design and Query Optimization

  : Develop optimal database schemas and queries for both

  MySQL

  and

  MongoDB

  to support the scalability and performance needs of the application. Take ownership of query performance and troubleshoot bottlenecks.

• System Design

  : Work with the team to design robust systems and services, choosing the right technologies, designing APIs, and ensuring architectural scalability and efficiency.

• Collaborate with Stakeholders

  : Collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality features that meet business objectives.

• Performance Tuning and Monitoring

  : Continuously monitor the application performance, identify potential bottlenecks, and take corrective actions to ensure top-notch performance and reliability.

• Codebase Ownership

  : Maintain strong ownership over the core backend systems, ensuring that the codebase remains healthy, organized, and ready for future scalability.

Requirements

• Experience

  : At least 8 years of hands-on experience in software engineering with deep expertise in

  Node.js

  .

• Expertise in Backend Development

  :
• Strong proficiency in

  Node.js

  and experience working with asynchronous programming, RESTful API design, and microservices architectures.
• Extensive experience working with

  MySQL

  and

  MongoDB

  , including database design, query optimization, and performance tuning.

• SaaS Application Development

  : Proven track record in designing and building scalable SaaS applications. Experience with distributed systems, fault-tolerant architectures, and cloud infrastructure is essential.

• Message Brokers

  : Hands-on experience with

  message brokers

  like

  Kafka

  and

  RabbitMQ

  to implement event-driven systems and real-time data processing.

• Database Design

  : Proficiency in designing robust and scalable database schemas, optimizing database queries, and implementing complex data models in both

  relational

  and

  NoSQL

  databases.

• Code Quality and Leadership

  :
• Strong experience conducting code reviews, ensuring adherence to coding standards, and promoting best practices across the team.
• Proven ability to mentor and guide junior and mid-level developers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence.

• Problem-Solving Skills

  : Ability to solve complex technical problems and come up with scalable and reliable solutions.

• Agile Methodologies

  : Experience working in an

  Agile/Scrum

  environment, with a focus on continuous improvement and rapid iteration.

• Communication Skills

  : Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to collaborate effectively with team members, product owners, and stakeholders.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with cloud platforms like

  AWS

  ,

  Azure

  , or

  Google Cloud

  .
• Familiarity with containerization technologies such as

  Docker

  and orchestration tools like

  Kubernetes

  .
• Understanding of DevOps principles, including CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks.