ZR_238_Principal Staff Engineer

Priority Technology Holdings, Inc.; Chandigarh; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 8,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Priority IDC Private Limited in Chandigarh, India seeks a Principal Staff Engineer to lead the design and development of scalable, high-performance backend systems. You will own architecture decisions, drive cloud-enabled microservices, and mentor engineers.

The role emphasizes system design, performance optimization, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver robust solutions. Strong Node.js, MySQL, and data modeling skills are required, with exposure to NoSQL and graph databases a plus.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience in Node.js.
• Solid understanding of system design and architecture principles.
• Proficiency in MySQL and database design/optimization.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems and microservices
• Define and drive system architecture for high-performance and high-availability applications
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust technical solutions
• Lead technical discussions, code reviews, and ensure engineering best practices
• Mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers
• Evaluate and introduce new technologies to improve system efficiency

Skills

Node.js

System design

MySQL

Job description

Priority IDC Private Limited | Full time

ZR_238_Principal Staff Engineer

chandigarh, India | Posted on 07/10/2026

We are looking for a highly skilled Principal Software Engineer to lead the design and development of scalable, high-performance systems. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in backend technologies, cloud architecture, and distributed systems, along with the ability to drive technical decisions and mentor engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems and microservices
• Define and drive system architecture for high-performance and high-availability applications
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust technical solutions
• Lead technical discussions, code reviews, and ensure engineering best practices
• Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and reliability
• Mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers
• Evaluate and introduce new technologies to improve system efficiency

Requirements

Candidate Requirements:

• Strong hands-on experience in Node.js
• Strong understanding of system design and architecture principles
• Proficiency in MySQL and database design/optimization

Good to Have

• Working knowledge of Java
• Experience with NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, DynamoDB)
• Exposure to Graph Databases (e.g., Neo4j)