Remote Principal Software Engineer

Description:

• Fliff is seeking a highly skilled Principal Software Engineer to join their team and lead the design, development, and maintenance of complex, high-performance distributed systems using Go.
• The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to define technical architecture, design scalable solutions, and deliver high-quality features.
• The Principal Software Engineer will architect and implement innovative solutions to handle large volumes of traffic and data, ensuring maximum performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Responsibilities also include driving best practices for code quality, maintainability, and efficiency, as well as providing technical guidance and mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers.
• The position requires active participation in code reviews, providing constructive feedback, and promoting knowledge sharing across the team.

Requirements:

• 10+ years of overall software development experience, with a proven track record of designing and delivering complex distributed systems and scalable solutions.
• Extensive experience with distributed systems architecture, microservices, and cloud-native technologies.
• Deep understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles, with a focus on performance optimization and best practices.
• Expertise in Go or similar backend languages, with a strong foundation in software engineering principles and patterns.
• Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka in production environments, including design, implementation, and optimization for real-time data processing.
• Proficiency in cloud platforms such as AWS with experience deploying and managing production workloads at scale.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven leadership skills, with experience leading technical initiatives, mentoring engineers, and driving technical excellence within engineering teams.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package, including base salary, benefits, and equity, with an annual salary ranging from $200,000.00 to $270,000.00.
• Opportunity for professional development in a dynamic, global setting.
• Supportive, collaborative, and knowledge-driven workplace.
• Engaging and challenging role with the freedom to innovate and develop effective software solutions.