Principal Engineer Software

• Spearhead the design and implementation of highly scalable, secure, and performant backend services
• Build and manage modern cloud-native services, primarily within the Google Cloud Platform (GCP) ecosystem
• Design and maintain robust, RESTful APIs that serve both internal stakeholders and external global customers
• Architect complex data models across both relational (SQL) and non-relational databases to ensure data integrity and high availability
• Use advanced data structures and algorithms to solve complex computational problems and optimize system latency
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and enhance production-level code, ensuring high uptime and reliability for new and existing services
• Collaborate with CI/CD pipelines and containerization strategies (Docker/Kubernetes) to streamline deployment and configuration management
• Work within an Agile environment, participating in peer code reviews and contributing to the technical growth of the team

• 8+ years of professional experience in backend software engineering
• Expert-level proficiency in at least one typed programming language (e.g., Python, Golang, C/C++, or Java)
• Mastery of SQL and deep experience with database design (SQL and NoSQL)
• Proven track record of designing and scaling RESTful APIs
• Strong foundation in advanced data structures and algorithms
• Hands-on experience with Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience with Cloud Computing platforms (GCP preferred
• AWS/Azure also valued)
• Proficiency in CI/CD workflows and configuration management (GitLab CI preferred)
• Expertise in version control systems, specifically Git
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts
• A meticulous attention to detail and a "security-first" mindset
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments

Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, threat intelligence, or incident response workflows