Principal Backend Engineer: Cloud-Scale & Reliability

LE027 Rivet Health LLC; Utah; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

LE027 Rivet Health LLC is looking for a Principal Software Engineer to design and operate backend systems while being versatile across the stack. This pivotal role focuses on delivering scalable, reliable software and mentoring other engineers.

Ideal candidates should have over 8 years of experience, strong communication skills, and a collaborative mindset. The position supports hybrid and remote work options, contributing to an inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional software engineering experience, particularly in backend systems.
• Proven record of delivering reliable and maintainable software in production.
• Experience with cloud platforms and modern infrastructure environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain high-quality backend services.
• Collaborate to translate functional requirements into technical solutions.
• Drive architectural decisions with a focus on scalability and reliability.

Skills

Backend systems expertise

Cloud platforms experience

API development

CI/CD pipeline improvement

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Tools

TypeScript

Node.js

PostgreSQL

AWS

Terraform

Job description

LE027 Rivet Health LLC is looking for a Principal Software Engineer to design and operate backend systems while being versatile across the stack. This pivotal role focuses on delivering scalable, reliable software and mentoring other engineers.

Ideal candidates should have over 8 years of experience, strong communication skills, and a collaborative mindset. The position supports hybrid and remote work options, contributing to an inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives.