Principal Engineer
Core
Leading technical direction and architectural vision for the company's core API ecosystem, embedding AI and automation into scalable, event-driven systems.
Role type
Principal Engineer (APIs & Cloud Infrastructure)
Builds
Scalable, well-engineered synchronous and asynchronous APIs (REST/GraphQL) and cloud-native infrastructure.
Domain
Cloud-native software engineering, Event-driven architecture, Enterprise CRM integration
Required skills
TypeScript, Node.js, React, AWS (EKS, Lambda, Aurora RDS), Kubernetes, GraphQL, JavaScript, Terraform, Helm, GitHub Actions, DataDog, Jest, Pact, SOLID principles, CI/CD, System Architecture, Mentorship
Preferred skills
Kafka, Salesforce/CRM enterprise knowledge, AI-driven development practices (via careerplan.io/jobs/JR000337-principal-engineer-at-collinsongroup)
Technologies
TypeScript, Node.js, React, AWS, Kubernetes, GraphQL, Terraform, Helm, GitHub Actions, DataDog, Jest, Pact
Responsibilities
Own technical strategy for the API pillar; Design and develop complex, high-scale systems; Ensure engineering consistency and best practices; Mentor Lead Engineers and squad engineers; Champion automated testing and CI/CD; Build highly observable systems; Collaborate with Product and Engineering leadership; Deploy resilient systems using IaC and containerization.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic leadership