Principal Engineer - Store Systems
Core
Principal Engineer leading the architecture and modernization of store systems (POS, inventory, fulfillment, device management) for a global automotive and industrial parts distributor.
Role type
Principal Engineer (Technical Leadership)
Builds
Next-generation commerce platforms, cloud-native store systems, and distributed applications for store operations.
Domain
Retail / Automotive Parts / Distributed Systems / Cloud-Native
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Cloud-native architecture, distributed systems design, event-driven architecture, API design, microservices, edge computing, IoT device management, enterprise integration patterns, technical strategy, architectural governance, mentorship
Preferred skills
AI/LLM orchestration, warehouse management system design, modernization of legacy platforms
Technologies
Java/Spring Boot, Python, Node.js, GCP/AWS/Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Pub/Sub, CI/CD pipelines
Responsibilities
Define long-term technical vision and architecture for store systems; Lead modernization of legacy platforms and establish engineering standards; Design distributed applications for device management and edge infrastructure; Collaborate with product and operations teams to align technical roadmaps with business goals; Mentor senior engineers and guide architectural reviews; Evaluate and integrate new technologies for operational resilience.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on technical leadership
