Senior Principal Backend Engineer - Remote-Eligible, Cloud

Zelis; Utah; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Zelis is seeking a Sr. Principal Software Engineer to design and operate core backend systems. This role requires 8+ years of experience, focusing on delivering reliable backend services. Responsibilities include developing high-quality systems, mentoring engineers, and collaborating with product managers on requirements. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in backend technologies like Node.js and PostgreSQL, and will thrive in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional software engineering experience, primarily 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 and develop high-quality backend services and supporting systems.
• Collaborate with product managers to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership through design and code reviews.

Skills

Backend systems expertise

APIs and data stores

Cloud platforms

CI/CD processes

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Tools

TypeScript

Node.js

PostgreSQL

AWS

Terraform

Job description

Zelis is seeking a Sr. Principal Software Engineer to design and operate core backend systems. This role requires 8+ years of experience, focusing on delivering reliable backend services. Responsibilities include developing high-quality systems, mentoring engineers, and collaborating with product managers on requirements. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in backend technologies like Node.js and PostgreSQL, and will thrive in a hybrid work environment.