Principal Backend Engineer – Cloud & AI

Zelis; Utah; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Zelis is seeking a Principal Software Engineer who will design and operate core backend systems, influencing technical direction and improving engineering practices. You will work across the stack to deliver end-to-end solutions, focusing on scalability, reliability, and ease of operation in the cloud.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree, 8+ years of backend software engineering experience, and the ability to mentor other engineers. This role is positioned in a hybrid working environment in the United States.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional software engineering experience focused on backend systems.
• Proven ability to deliver reliable, maintainable software in production environments.
• Experience building and operating web-based services and APIs.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain high-quality backend services.
• Own services in production, including monitoring and performance.
• Collaborate with product managers to translate requirements into technical solutions.

Skills

Backend systems expertise

API development

Cloud platform experience

CI/CD improvements

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Tools

TypeScript

Node.js

PostgreSQL

Job description

Zelis is seeking a Principal Software Engineer who will design and operate core backend systems, influencing technical direction and improving engineering practices. You will work across the stack to deliver end-to-end solutions, focusing on scalability, reliability, and ease of operation in the cloud.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree, 8+ years of backend software engineering experience, and the ability to mentor other engineers. This role is positioned in a hybrid working environment in the United States.