Principal Engineer - Platform & Data
Core
Principal Engineer shaping the technical direction and data architecture of a global fare payment platform used in 250+ locations.
Role type
Principal Engineer (Platform & Data)
Builds
Scalable, robust, cost-efficient services and data platforms for public transport ticketing.
Domain
Fintech / Public Transport / Distributed Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Distributed systems design, Microservices architecture, Data architecture (warehousing/lakes), Cloud platforms (AWS), REST API design, Technical leadership, Hands-on coding, System scalability, Cost optimization
Preferred skills
Event-driven architectures (Kafka), Monolith-to-microservices refactoring, Cloud cost efficiency, Kotlin, Java, DynamoDB, MySQL, Snowflake, Databricks, Spark, Terraform, GitLab CI/CD
Technologies
AWS, Kafka, Terraform, GitLab CI/CD, Kotlin, Java, DynamoDB, MySQL, Snowflake, Databricks, Spark
Responsibilities
Define platform blueprint, standards, and best practices; Shape data architecture and strategy; Design and deliver scalable services; Conduct code reviews and targeted contributions; Solve complex platform challenges (scalability, performance, resilience); Advise engineering teams on technical decisions; Plan technical roadmap and prioritize improvements; Scope complex initiatives; Produce architecture documentation; Contribute to API and architecture governance forums.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic influence
