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Principal Backend Software Engineer

Sydney, New South Wales🌐 Remote💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-07 → 2026-09-26

Core

Principal Backend Software Engineer leading complex technical design, architecture, and delivery of solutions for Atlassian's core product suite (Jira, Confluence, Trello, Bitbucket) and engineering teams.

Role type

Principal Backend Software Engineer

Builds

Scalable backend services and infrastructure for Jira, Confluence, Trello, and Bitbucket

Domain

SaaS, Cloud Infrastructure, Developer Productivity

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | infrastructure

Required skills

Java, NodeJS, Python, Kotlin, Go, Scala, Cloud Architecture, CI/CD, Mentoring, Technical Leadership, System Design

Preferred skills

SaaS/PaaS/IaaS industry experience, Developer Experience expertise

Technologies

Java, NodeJS, AWS, GCP, Azure, CI, CD

Responsibilities

Tackle largest and most complex technical problems from design to launch, Lead code reviews and documentation, Partner across Engineering teams on company-wide initiatives, Mentor junior engineers, Apply architectural standards to new projects, Solve high-risk complex bugs

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with leadership

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