Remote Principal Software Engineer (Workflows)

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.
• The Principal Engineer will enhance processes to boost team velocity and cultivate a culture of product-focused engineering excellence through mentorship.
• Responsibilities include building and scaling a workflow engine and journey editor to define and orchestrate customer experiences across Narvar products.
• Daily tasks involve taking ownership of architectural vision, developing scalable architecture solutions, advocating for code quality and best practices, leading product development, collaborating with stakeholders, and mentoring junior engineers.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have a BS/MS degree from a top-tier institution or equivalent practical experience.
• A minimum of 15 years of hands-on experience in backend and end-to-end product development is required, with a proven track record in architectural design and development.
• Demonstrated expertise in designing, developing, debugging, and operating resilient distributed systems is essential.
• Proven ability to deliver efficient, scalable, reliable, and maintainable customer-facing systems within established timelines is necessary.
• Candidates should possess a fearless initiative-taking mindset with a history of making substantial contributions to organizational goals.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills at all levels are required, 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 needed, along with experience in designing and integrating RESTful APIs.
• Proficiency in designing and scaling relational and NoSQL database platforms and experience with cloud computing platforms like AWS or GCP is required.
• Extensive experience in building high-volume, high-performance, and highly available SaaS or consumer-facing products is necessary.
• Previous experience in startup environments is strongly preferred.

Benefits:

• Narvar offers a unique opportunity for a seasoned engineering leader to make a transformative impact on the company's product evolution journey.
• The company promotes a collaborative and high-growth environment, encouraging innovation and engineering excellence.
• Employees are part of a mission to simplify the everyday lives of consumers, focusing on enhancing post-purchase experiences.
• Narvar values diversity and is an equal-opportunity employer, ensuring a workplace free from discrimination.