Principal Software Engineer

Energy Innovation Corp; Athens (GA); Hybrid; USD 151,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

Power Plus Group is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to design, build, and ship software serving millions of users daily. The role offers remote flexibility with a base in Athens, GA and rewards 10 years of experience with real autonomy.

You will own data flow, schema evolution, and performance tuning across high-scale systems. Demonstrated Next.js capability and leadership are essential for guiding junior engineers and delivering reliable software.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in technology or software engineering.
• Strong understanding of data flows, schemas, and backward compatibility.
• Experience delivering high-scale systems with robust testing.

Responsibilities

• Keep Networking schemas backward-compatible to avoid breaking upgrades.
• Map data flow across Kafka services and identify leaks.
• Enhance test automation frameworks to boost release confidence.
• Automate manual Agile workflows to improve Athens, GA engineering efficiency.
• Mentor the principal cohort through Kafka on-call activities.
• Tune database queries and schemas for high-throughput workloads.

Skills

Kafka expertise

Next.js

Mentoring/leadership

Performance debugging

Remote collaboration

Documentation reading

Tools

Kafka

Next.js

Job description

Power Plus Group is hiring a Principal Software Engineer to design, build, and ship software that serves millions of users every day. Everything about this Principal Software Engineer post says trust — $151,000 - $203,000, remote flexibility, and 10 years rewarded with real say.

Key Responsibilities

• Keep Networking schemas backward-compatible so Power Plus Group never forces a breaking upgrade
• Map data flow across Power Plus Group's Kafka services and spot the leaks
• Enhance test automation frameworks to increase release confidence
• Automate the manual Agile chores that quietly drain Athens, GA engineering hours
• Mentor the principal cohort through their first real Kafka on-call at Power Plus Group
• Tune database queries and schemas for high-throughput Power Plus Group workloads

What You'll Bring

• Demonstrated knack for making the fast-moving feel manageable
• At least 10 years building expertise within the technology space
• The kind of curiosity that reads the docs before asking
• Comfort with the remote cadence of an Athens-based operation
• The integrity to flag your own mistakes first
• Hands-on Next.js experience that survives a whiteboard interview
• Experience thriving in a mission-driven, deadline-driven setting like Power Plus Group

As an outcome-focused leader in technology, Power Plus Group draws top talent to its Athens, GA headquarters. Honest feedback is a gift here, and we try to wrap it kindly before we hand it over.

Beyond the $151,000 - $203,000 base, Power Plus Group invests in your growth through paid certifications, conferences, and dedicated learning time.

Nothing stale here: the Principal Software Engineer slot was re-confirmed open earlier today.