Description:

At Feeld, we are creating a world where everyone is more intimately connected to each other and themselves.
We are building an inclusive, human-centered product and are looking for a Principal Engineer, FE to join our remote team.
In this role, you will be responsible for the integration and management of complex systems in a dynamic environment.
Product and engineering leadership will rely on you to apply innovations in mobile technology to the dating space.
You will explore new backend technologies and architectures to enhance our platform’s scalability, reliability, and performance.
You will build robust and scalable backend systems, focusing on creating high-quality, maintainable code and optimizing application performance.
You will support the engineering team by providing mentorship, conducting code reviews, and driving best practices in backend development.
You will guide teams through scaling distributed databases milestones (e.g., Dynamo, Cassandra).
You will understand the core needs of our platform and the impact of backend systems on overall product performance and user experience.
You will learn emerging technologies and methodologies through ongoing professional development and collaboration with a skilled team of engineers.
You will gain experience in leading complex backend projects, making strategic technical decisions, and influencing the technical direction of the company.

Requirements:

You have 8-10 years of experience with backend development, including deep expertise in technologies such as Node.js, Python, Java, or similar.
You have a strong understanding of system architecture and distributed systems.
You are experienced with a range of cloud services and infrastructure management across providers (AWS, GCP, Azure).
You have led teams through challenging technical projects and provided leadership in solving complex backend problems.
You have experience in designing and implementing scalable data solutions.
You understand the principles of security and compliance, ensuring backend systems are secure and adhere to industry standards.
You will be able to lead the team through moments of scale, taking us from 2-10M users.
Bonus points if you are interested in creating new backend tools and frameworks that improve development efficiency and application performance.
It is a plus if you have contributed to open-source projects or have a notable presence in the developer community.

Feeld is an independent, experimental, and fully remote organization reshaping the dialogue on dating and sexuality.
We offer flexible working hours to accommodate your schedule.
You will receive unlimited paid time off to ensure a healthy work-life balance.
The position allows for a fully remote working situation, enabling you to work from anywhere.
You will have a GBP £3k equipment and home office budget to set up your workspace.
We provide a learning & development budget for your professional growth.
On-demand therapy sessions and mental health support are available via Spill.
In-person meet-ups are organized to foster team connections.
Our compensation system is transparent, with open and clear base salary ranges for all roles.
The Baseline Freedom Salary is £60,000 GBP per year, with estimated total cash compensation for this role between £135,000 GBP - £180,000 GBP based on requirements.