Principal Engineer - Platform & Data
Core
Shape Masabi's platform and data architecture, design scalable services, and act as a senior technical leader across engineering teams.
Role type
Principal Engineer (Platform & Data)
Builds
Scalable, robust, cost-efficient services and data platforms for a global fare payment system.
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; Advise engineering teams on technical decisions; Plan technical roadmap; Produce architecture artefacts.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic influence
