Principal Backend Engineer - Microservices

About the Role

Our client is looking for a distinguished Principal Backend Engineer to lead their backend development efforts in Sunderland . This senior role is crucial for architecting and implementing highly scalable, resilient microservices that power their core platform. You will provide technical leadership, mentor engineering teams, and drive best practices in backend development, cloud architecture, and system design. This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned engineer to influence technical strategy, tackle complex challenges, and contribute to a culture of innovation and engineering excellence within a growing technology firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and develop scalable and fault-tolerant microservices using modern backend technologies.
• Lead technical discussions, define architectural patterns, and set standards for backend development.
• Mentor and guide a team of backend engineers, fostering technical growth and code quality.
• Collaborate with product management and other engineering teams to deliver robust, high-impact features.
• Optimize application performance, database interactions, and system resilience.
• Ensure the security and integrity of backend systems and data.
• Drive the adoption of DevOps practices, including CI/CD, monitoring, and automated testing.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent extensive experience.
• 10+ years of professional experience in backend software development, with a strong focus on distributed systems.
• Proven experience in designing and building complex microservice architectures.
• Expertise in one or more backend languages such as Java, Python, Go, or C#.
• Deep understanding of database technologies (SQL and NoSQL), caching mechanisms, and message queues.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and container orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• An industry-leading salary commensurate with experience and expertise.
• Comprehensive healthcare, dental, and vision benefits.
• Significant bonus potential and stock options.
• Generous paid time off and opportunities for sabbatical.
• Access to continuous learning resources and cutting-edge technology.