Principal Engineer - Platform & Data
Core
Principal Engineer shaping platform and data architecture for a global mobile ticketing platform serving millions of public transport riders.
Role type
Principal Engineer (Platform & Data)
Builds
Scalable, robust, cost-efficient services and data platforms for fare collection
Domain
Fintech / Public Transport / Cloud Infrastructure
Required skills
Distributed systems design, Microservices architecture, Data architecture, Cloud platforms (AWS), REST API design, Technical leadership, System scalability, Performance optimization, Cost management, Technical documentation
Preferred skills
Event-driven architectures, Monolith-to-microservices refactoring, Cloud cost optimization, AI-enabled systems architecture
Technologies
Kotlin, Java, DynamoDB, MySQL, Snowflake, Databricks, Spark, Terraform, GitLab CI/CD, Kafka
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, cost); Advise engineering teams on technical decisions; Plan technical roadmap and scope initiatives; Produce architecture documentation; Contribute to API and architecture governance forums.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic influence
