Principal Backend Engineer

Job Description

• This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Principal Backend Engineer in India. This role is a senior technical leadership position focused on designing and scaling high-performance backend systems that power large-scale e-commerce and enterprise platforms. You will act as a key system architect, shaping long-term engineering strategy and ensuring the reliability, scalability, and security of mission-critical applications. The position involves close collaboration with senior leadership, product teams, and engineering stakeholders to translate business needs into robust technical solutions. You will lead architectural decisions across distributed systems, microservices, and cloud-native infrastructure while ensuring engineering excellence. In addition to hands-on system design, you will mentor engineering teams and drive best practices across development, DevOps, and platform reliability. This is a high-impact role in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment where technical decisions directly influence business performance and customer experience.
• Accountabilities: Design and architect scalable, high-performance backend systems using modern frameworks, design patterns, and distributed architecture principles. Lead system design discussions for high-traffic, business-critical applications ensuring scalability, reliability, and maintainability. Define and enforce engineering best practices covering code quality, security, performance, and data privacy compliance. Drive end-to-end delivery of complex cross-functional projects in alignment with business and product objectives. Build and optimize microservices-based architectures using Java, Spring Boot, and related backend technologies. Manage and improve database performance using MySQL, Oracle, and caching solutions such as Redis. Oversee CI/CD pipelines, automation, and deployment processes using tools like Jenkins, Docker, and Kubernetes. Implement and maintain observability and monitoring solutions using ELK Stack and other system analytics tools. Collaborate with leadership and stakeholders to define technical roadmaps and long-term architectural strategy. Mentor engineers, conduct design and code reviews, and foster a culture of technical excellence and ownership. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field. 10+ years of experience in enterprise-level software development and backend engineering. Strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and microservices architecture. Hands-on experience with MySQL, Oracle, Redis, and performance tuning of large-scale systems. Experience with React or modern frontend frameworks is a plus. Strong knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Linux/UNIX environments, and CI/CD practices. Experience working with Nginx, Apache, and distributed system configurations. Deep understanding of data structures, algorithms, system design, and scalable architecture principles. Proven experience leading technical teams and mentoring engineers in complex environments. Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams. Benefits: Competitive annual salary between $50,000 – $60,000 USD Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage Paid leave including casual leave, sick leave, and public holidays Mental health and employee wellbeing support programs Annual professional development budget and continuous learning opportunities Work-from-home stipend and provision of company equipment Performance-based bonuses and ownership participation programs Flexible remote work structure supporting work-life balance Inclusive, collaborative culture focused on growth, innovation, and feedback.
• How Jobgether works: We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team. We appreciate your interest and wish you the best! Why Apply Through Jobgether? Data Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time. #LI-CL1
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