Principal Backend Engineer

Principal Backend Engineer – Cloud & Infrastructure

We’re looking for Principal Backend Engineer – Cloud & Infrastructure for an early-stage startup as part of the core team. This is a unique opportunity to shape the backend architecture, build scalable cloud infrastructure from the ground up, and directly impact our technology and product.

What You’ll Do:

• Design, develop, and optimize high-scale cloud-based backend systems.
• Lead architectural decisions and best practices for backend and infrastructure development.
• Work closely with DevOps, security, and product teams to ensure performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Develop and maintain services
• Implement infrastructure as code (IaC) and automation processes.
• Troubleshoot complex system issues and optimize performance.

What We’re Looking For:

• 6+ years of backend development experience.
• Strong expertise in cloud infrastructure (AWS or GCP).
• Proven experience developing in Go or Node.js – a must!
• Hands-on experience with microservices architecture and distributed systems.
• Deep understanding of CI/CD pipelines, Kubernetes, and containerized environments.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for building scalable systems.