Principal Backend Architect: Scale Microservices

Parts Town; Addison (IL); Hybrid; USD 133,164 - 179,711; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team member appreciation events

Volunteer opportunities

Monthly IT stipend

Casual dress code

On-demand pay options

Health insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading restaurant equipment distributor is seeking a Principal Backend Engineer to design and optimize scalable microservices for their eCommerce platforms. In this role, you will champion best practices in API design, leverage technologies like Node.js and Docker, and mentor fellow engineers. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in backend design and be knowledgeable about distributed systems. This position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in backend system design, eCommerce, and distributed applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Expert in Node.js, TypeScript, and cloud-native platforms.
• Familiar with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), serverless computing, and containerization.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable, cloud-native microservices for eCommerce and enterprise platforms.
• Implement best practices in API design and event-driven architectures.
• Lead disaster recovery strategies and define observability best practices.
• Mentor engineers and contribute to architectural decisions.

Skills

Node.js

TypeScript

Cloud-native platforms (Azure preferred)

Database knowledge (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis)

Event-driven architectures (Kafka, NATS)

API standards (REST, GraphQL)

CI/CD practices

Mentorship skills

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Pulumi

Job description

A leading restaurant equipment distributor is seeking a Principal Backend Engineer to design and optimize scalable microservices for their eCommerce platforms. In this role, you will champion best practices in API design, leverage technologies like Node.js and Docker, and mentor fellow engineers. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in backend design and be knowledgeable about distributed systems. This position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.