Principal Backend Engineer (Portugal Remote .Net)

HumanIT Digital Consulting; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Principal Backend Engineer to lead the design and implementation of high-performance backend systems. This direct hiring position offers an exciting opportunity to work with a large Greek Gambling company, where you will mentor engineers and collaborate with diverse teams. You'll enjoy the flexibility of remote work and a competitive salary package, alongside perks like health insurance and continuous learning opportunities. If you are passionate about technology and eager to contribute to dynamic projects, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Remote Working option

Competitive salary package and bonus scheme

Onboarding support

Health and life insurance

Unlimited access to Udemy

Latest technology setup

Clear career paths

Relocation package

Brain Gain relocation bonus

Qualifications

• Deep .NET knowledge or willingness to learn multiple programming languages.
• Ability to work autonomously on complex tasks with a focus on performance.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable backend systems and mentor engineers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust software solutions.

Skills

.NET

Microservice Architectures

Message Brokers (Kafka/RabbitMQ)

DevOps

Containerization

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Job description

At HumanIT, we don’t just match projects with people—we build dynamic teams that transform ambitious ideas into reality. Born in Portugal and with over 155 professionals, we offer tailor-made recruitment and nearshore IT services that are efficient, cost-effective, and culturally aligned. Also, we believe people are the true driving force behind success! In a world full of numbers, we celebrate individuality. Our culture thrives on collaboration, where diverse talents come together to push boundaries, innovate, and deliver excellence every day.

Hey Humans, How are you doing? We're excited to share some news that we believe will brighten your day. In a world where many companies see employees as just numbers, we at HumanIT take a different approach. We celebrate the power of humans every day, fostering a remarkable team of individuals who bring their unique talents, expertise, and passion to the table. At HumanIT, our focus is on helping you find the job you've been searching for. We specialize in international opportunities, prioritizing remote work from the start. Whether you're seeking Direct Hiring positions or interested in Consulting opportunities, we're here to support you every step of the way!

We are currently working with a large Greek Gambling company helping them strengthen its Development team with a Principal Backend Engineer.

Your Mission:

You will play a critical role in designing and implementing cutting-edge, scalable, and high-performance backend systems. We're on the lookout for a tech expert who not only thrives on technical leadership but can also mentor engineers of all stripes. In this role, you'll be the mastermind behind our robust and efficient software solutions, collaborating seamlessly with cross-functional teams.

Requirements:

1. Living in Portugal;
2. Deep .NET knowledge or willingness to learn, experience with multiple programming languages, microservice architectures, message brokers (Kafka/RabbitMQ), DevOps, containerization;
3. Proven track record of professional experience with multiple programming languages and paradigms as well as designing, implementing, and scaling performant, distributed systems and microservice architectures;
4. Ability to work autonomously on highly complex tasks, keeping in mind various aspects such as performance, security, observability, and code quality;
5. Passion for monitoring and troubleshooting production systems and being able to make data-driven decisions;
6. Excellent communication and collaboration skills targeting a diverse audience from stakeholders to cross-functional technical teams, in order to provide technical guidance and insight;
7. Excellent background in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field - preferably with a relevant Bachelor's level degree or above;
8. Exceptional fluency in English.

Why give it a try and apply?

This is a DIRECT HIRING POSITION, meaning that you’ll be directly allocated to the clients board with a series of attractive perks such as:

1. Remote Working option;
2. Competitive salary package and bonus scheme;
3. A buddy will support you with your onboarding;
4. Health and life insurance for you and your family;
5. Unlimited access to Udemy & continuous training for all your learning and development needs;
6. Nice rigs - 2.5K monitor, latest i7, tons of RAM, fast SSD;
7. Clear career paths & a developmental 360° feedback framework;
8. Relocation package and "Brain Gain" relocation bonus for Greek expats.

Ready to Elevate Your Expertise? Send us your CV and we will gladly see it and give you feedback!

HumanIT is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin or disability.