Description:

Narvar is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead the evolution of their product suite and drive innovation in engineering practices.
The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, including Engineers, Designers, Product Managers, and Senior Engineering Leadership, to shape the future of the web application ecosystem.
Responsibilities include taking ownership of the architectural vision for new product platforms, developing scalable architecture solutions, and advocating for code quality and best practices.
The Principal Engineer will lead hands-on product development, balancing long-term and short-term goals, and ensuring efficiency, reliability, and scalability.
Collaboration with stakeholders to translate business requirements into actionable plans is essential, as is providing mentorship and guidance to junior engineers.

Requirements:

A BS/MS degree from a top-tier institution or equivalent practical experience is required.
Candidates must have 15+ years of hands-on experience in backend and end-to-end product development, with a proven track record in architectural design and development of enterprise applications.
Demonstrated expertise in designing, developing, debugging, and operating resilient distributed systems is necessary, along with experience managing large, complex systems in cloud environments.
Proven ability to deliver efficient, scalable, reliable, and maintainable customer-facing systems within established timelines is essential.
Candidates should possess excellent organizational and communication skills, with the ability to articulate customer and technical requirements effectively.
Deep hands-on expertise in Java and one or more server-side languages such as Go, Kotlin, Scala, or Rust is required, along with extensive experience in designing, building, and integrating RESTful APIs.
Proficiency in designing and scaling relational and NoSQL database platforms and experience with cloud computing platforms such as AWS or GCP is necessary.
Extensive experience in building high-volume, high-performance, and highly available SaaS or consumer-facing products is required, along with a strong understanding of containerization, Kubernetes, and CI/CD tools.
Previous experience in startup environments is strongly preferred.

The role offers a unique opportunity for a seasoned engineering leader to make a transformative impact on Narvar's product evolution journey.
Employees are part of a mission-driven company focused on simplifying the everyday lives of consumers through innovative post-purchase experiences.
Narvar values diversity and is an equal-opportunity employer, fostering a collaborative and high-growth environment.
The company culture emphasizes celebration of professional wins and personal milestones, creating a supportive workplace.