Principal Architect / Engineer

Seagate; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Principal Architect specializing in Database Systems. This role involves designing scalable solutions using Cassandra and optimizing applications in Golang. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience leading database engineering projects and a strong foundation in distributed systems. This position offers flexible remote working options across multiple locations in the UK and beyond.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in database architecture, engineering, and development.
• Expertise in Cassandra and Golang is mandatory.
• Experience with Astra DB or similar cloud-native database technologies is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement highly scalable, high-performance database solutions using Cassandra.
• Develop and optimize database applications in Golang.
• Provide technical leadership in database architecture and strategy.

Skills

Cassandra

Golang

Database design principles

Query optimization

Distributed systems

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Job description

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We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Architect, Engineer, and Developer for our Database Systems team. The ideal candidate will be an expert in Cassandra and Golang, with a strong preference for those with Astra experience. This role involves leading the design, development, and optimization of our database systems to ensure scalability, performance, and reliability.

About the role - you will:

• Design and implement highly scalable, high-performance database solutions using Cassandra.
• Develop and optimize database applications in Golang.
• Provide technical leadership in database architecture and strategy.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and provide database solutions.
• Ensure database systems are secure, resilient, and compliant with industry standards.
• Mentor and guide team members in best practices for database development and management.
• Stay updated with emerging trends and technologies in database systems.
• Collaborate with peers across different business units to influence technology strategy and facilitate integratedsolutions company-wide.
• Work closely with customers when appropriate to provide technology leadership, evangelism, and to understand and facilitate bringing requirements into the product portfolio

About you:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in database architecture, engineering, and development.
• Expertise in Cassandra and Golang is mandatory.
• Experience with Astra DB or similar cloud-native database technologies is highly preferred

Your experience includes:

• Strong knowledge of database design principles, query optimization, and distributed systems.
• Experience in designing and maintaining large-scale, high-availability databases.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to lead projects and work collaboratively in a team environment.

Location:

Where Seagate has a local legal entity.

You must have the right to live and work in the country you are applying for. You will not need Seagate to provide you visa support either now, or in the future (except the UAE).

Location: Remote United Kingdom, Amsterdam, Netherlands, Dubai United Arab Emirates, Dublin, Ireland, Marlow United Kingdom, Marsiling, Singapore, Munich, Germany, Poland, Pune, India, Remote Belgium, Remote Czech Republic, Remote Finland, Remote Germany, Remote Greece, Remote Hungary, Remote India, Remote Italy, Remote Northern Ireland, Remote Poland, Remote Portugal, Remote Republic of Ireland, Remote Romania, Remote Scotland, Remote South Africa, Remote Spain, Remote Sweden, Remote Switzerland, Shugart, Singapore, Springtown, United Kingdom
Travel: None