Principal Backend Engineer

Job Description Lead the design, architecture, and implementation of large-scale backend systems, focusing on scalability, reliability, and performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, frontend developers, and data scientists, to align backend solutions with business goals. Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to backend engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and high performance. Make key technical decisions on software architecture, infrastructure, and cloud deployments. Drive and enforce best practices for coding, architecture, and operations, ensuring high-quality deliverables. Contribute to strategic planning with leadership to influence product and engineering roadmaps. Optimize cloud infrastructure to ensure efficient resource utilization and control costs. We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HRinsightglobal.com . To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/ . Skills and Requirements 5 years of experience in backend engineering, with a deep understanding of Rust programming and backend architecture. Proficiency with Postgres, Redis, and experience in designing and optimizing database solutions for performance and scalability. Experience with monitoring and observability tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and Sentry. Expertise in cloud computing platforms (AWS/GCP), with a focus on efficient architecture and cost control. Strong understanding of Git, GitHub, and CI/CD pipelines, including tools like CircleCI. Bachelor's or advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to navigate ambiguity, proposing solutions that address both immediate needs and long-term goals. Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence without authority across teams and leadership. Proven track record of delivering scalable, high-performing backend solutions in cloud environments. Experience in backend engineering and systems programming using Elixir with Phoenix, LiveView, Oban etc. Experience with Rust Tokyo/Axum and RocksDB. Experience in optimizing cloud resources for high-traffic backend systems. Familiarity with the gaming industry, particularly with backend systems for online games. Knowledge of MOBAs, shooters, or other game genres is a plus. null We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion,sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military oruniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, andordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to HRinsightglobal.com.