Principal Backend Engineer

Drive and define architectural roadmaps for backend systems.

Architect and lead the strategic decomposition of a mature Django application into scalable, asynchronous microservices .

Define technical strategy, tech stack, and how code is organized across repositories. Make critical build-vs-buy decisions, including evaluating whether to proceed with internal implementation vs. using a 3rd-party tool.

Write code for the most complex, critical system mechanisms. While you won't be fixing everyday bugs, you will implement the most critical mechanisms, and features for the business. Help teammates when needed.

Architect secure and scalable integration patterns across the system, establishing best practices for 3rd-party integrations, identity management, and SSO/SCIM integrations.

Redefine system architecture & design by auditing existing microservices and implementing strict bounded contexts.

Design robust, scalable, and standardized APIs . Take ownership of the cloud architecture strategy with a strong emphasis on backend resilience, fault tolerance, and performance.

Act as the technical cornerstone for the engineering team. Partner directly with engineering leadership to define and enforce technical standards. You will have the organizational backing to drive complex architectural transitions across a team of 7-8 engineers.

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