Principal Engineer

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💎 Seniority level: Principal

📍 Location: Europe, Europe

🔍 Industry: Payments

🏢 Company: Primer.io

🗣️ Languages: English

🪄 Skills: Backend DevelopmentLeadershipSoftware DevelopmentCloud ComputingSoftware ArchitectureCross-functional Team LeadershipCommunication SkillsRESTful APIsMentoringDevOpsMicroservicesExcellent communication skills

Requirements:

Successfully navigated the transition from startup to scale-up
The ability to shape and implement technical strategy at an organisational level
A proven track record of leading and mentoring engineers at Staff+ level, fostering both their technical and professional growth
Experience working in high-scale, low-latency environments, with a deep understanding of backend and infrastructure challenges
Hands-on expertise in coding, with the ability to dive into technical work when needed
A background in a strong engineering culture, where high standards for technical quality and operational excellence are the norm
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work closely with non-engineering stakeholders to drive company-wide initiatives

Responsibilities:

Shape the technical direction of our engineering department at Primer
Help ensure that our technical strategy aligns with our business goals as we continue to scale effectively
Act as a technical authority and mentor for our Staff Engineers and Engineering Leadership
Advocate for technical excellence, scalability, reliability, and balancing innovation with pragmatism
Provide hands-on contributions through system design, coding, technical decision-making and picking the right tools for the job
Foster a strong engineering culture based on continuous learning and development in a collaborative, low-ego environment
Collaborate closely with business stakeholders, acting as a domain expert and technical authority to drive cross-functional initiatives
Shape and implement best practices for engineering, ensuring industry-leading standards

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