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Principal Backend Engineer

SupplyHouse.com
Location
Remote, Remote, India
Posted
2 months ago
Department
Software Development
Salary
$50,000 - $60,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 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, and Redis
  • React and modern front-end frameworks
  • Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins CI/CD
Nice to have
  • Experience using AI platforms to increase productivity (ex: Claude, Copilot, ChatGPT, etc.)
What the job really is

As a Principal Backend Engineer at SupplyHouse.com, you will lead the design and delivery of scalable and high-performance backend solutions for their e-commerce and internal platforms. Your role will involve architecting software solutions, overseeing system design discussions, and collaborating with various teams to align technical initiatives with business goals. You will also mentor other engineers and ensure best practices in code quality and system reliability are upheld.

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
Things to weigh
  • Remote work requires a distraction-free environment
  • Salary range may be on the lower side for senior roles, with starting pay typically below midpoint
  • Position involves significant collaboration across teams, which may require flexible communication skills across time zones
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