[Hiring] Principal Engineer @SupplyHouse.com

Role Description

As a Principal Backend Engineer, you will serve as a technical leader and system architect, guiding the design and delivery of scalable, reliable, and high-performance solutions across our e-commerce and internal platforms. You’ll partner closely with senior leaders to define the long-term engineering vision and lead initiatives that strengthen system performance, scalability, and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Technical Strategy & Architecture:
  • Architect end-to-end software solutions using modern frameworks and design patterns aligned with scalability, performance, and maintainability goals.
  • Lead system design discussions for high-traffic applications, ensuring robust architecture for business-critical services.
  • Evaluate, recommend, and implement architectural improvements to enhance scalability, observability, and resilience.
  • Define and uphold best practices for code quality, security, accessibility, and data privacy compliance.
• Project Leadership:
  • Lead complex, cross-functional projects from concept to delivery, aligning engineering solutions with business needs.
  • Collaborate with product and business teams to define technical vision and ensure cohesive project execution.
  • Oversee the technical implementation of new features and services, ensuring efficient use of system resources and infrastructure.
• System Engineering & Optimization:
  • Build and maintain distributed systems using Spring Boot microservices, Docker, and Kubernetes.
  • Design and optimize high-performance databases using MySQL and Oracle, leveraging indexing and tuning for efficiency.
  • Implement and manage Redis for caching, Eureka Server for service registration, and the ELK Stack for monitoring and analytics.
  • Configure Nginx and Apache for load balancing and high availability across production systems.
• DevOps & Reliability Engineering:
  • Own and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins for automated builds, testing, and deployments.
  • Ensure system health and stability through proactive monitoring, logging, and alerting strategies.
  • Drive improvements in deployment automation, infrastructure as code, and site reliability practices.
• Leadership & Collaboration:
  • Act as a technical advisor and mentor, helping develop engineers’ skills in architecture, design, and problem-solving.
  • Conduct code and design reviews to maintain engineering excellence.
  • Collaborate effectively with senior leadership and cross-departmental stakeholders to influence company-wide technical initiatives.
  • Foster a culture of innovation, ownership, and accountability across the engineering organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in enterprise-level software development.
• Advanced proficiency in:
  • Java
  • Spring Boot
  • Microservices Architecture
  • MySQL
  • Oracle
  • Redis
  • React and modern front-end frameworks
  • Docker
  • Kubernetes
  • Jenkins CI/CD
  • Linux/UNIX
  • Nginx
  • Apache
  • ELK Stack
• Deep understanding of data structures, algorithms, and system design principles.
• Proven ability to architect and deliver complex backend systems and mentor technical teams.
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to influence senior leaders and align multiple teams toward shared goals.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using AI platforms to increase productivity (ex: Claude, Copilot, ChatGPT, etc.)

Benefits

• Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Competitive Provident Fund contributions
• Paid casual and sick leave, plus country-specific holidays
• Mental health support and wellbeing program
• Company-provided equipment and one-time $250 USD work from home stipend
• $750 USD annual professional development budget
• Company rewards and recognition program
• And more!