Principal Engineer
SupplyHouse.com
IndiaremotePosted 1 month ago
Skill Required
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Key highlights
- Base Salary: $50,000 - $60,000 USD per year
- 10+ years of enterprise-level software development experience required
- Full remote from India
- $750 USD annual professional development budget
- One-time $250 USD work from home stipend plus company-provided equipment
- Schedule: Monday through Friday, 4:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time / 12:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Indian Standard Time
Role overview
SupplyHouse.com is an industry-leading e-commerce company specializing in HVAC, plumbing, heating, and electrical supplies since 2004, guided by the core values of Generosity, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork, and GRIT. Through an Employer of Record (EOR), they are seeking a Principal Backend Engineer in India to join their growing IT Team, reporting to the Sr. Director of IT.
Responsibilities
- Architect end-to-end software solutions using modern frameworks and design patterns aligned with scalability, performance, and maintainability goals.
- Lead system design discussions for high-traffic applications, ensuring robust architecture for business-critical services.
- Evaluate, recommend, and implement architectural improvements to enhance scalability, observability, and resilience.
- Define and uphold best practices for code quality, security, accessibility, and data privacy compliance.
- Lead complex, cross-functional projects from concept to delivery, aligning engineering solutions with business needs.
- Collaborate with product and business teams to define technical vision and ensure cohesive project execution.
- Oversee the technical implementation of new features and services, ensuring efficient use of system resources and infrastructure.
- Build and maintain distributed systems using Spring Boot microservices, Docker, and Kubernetes.
- Design and optimize high-performance databases using MySQL and Oracle, leveraging indexing and tuning for efficiency.
- Implement and manage Redis for caching, Eureka Server for service registration, and the ELK Stack for monitoring and analytics.
- Configure Nginx and Apache for load balancing and high availability across production systems.
- Own and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins for automated builds, testing, and deployments.
- Ensure system health and stability through proactive monitoring, logging, and alerting strategies.
- Drive improvements in deployment automation, infrastructure as code, and site reliability practices.
- Act as a technical advisor and mentor, helping develop engineers' skills in architecture, design, and problem-solving.
- Conduct code and design reviews to maintain engineering excellence.
- Collaborate effectively with senior leadership and cross-departmental stakeholders to influence company-wide technical initiatives.
- Foster a culture of innovation, ownership, and accountability across the engineering organization.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.
- 10+ years of experience in enterprise-level software development.
- Java, Spring Boot, Microservices Architecture
- MySQL, Oracle, and Redis
- React and modern front-end frameworks
- Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins CI/CD
- Linux/UNIX, Nginx, Apache, and ELK Stack
- Deep understanding of data structures, algorithms, and system design principles.
- Proven ability to architect and deliver complex backend systems and mentor technical teams.
- Strong collaboration skills with the ability to influence senior leaders and align multiple teams toward shared goals.
Nice to have
- Experience using AI platforms to increase productivity (ex: Claude, Copilot, ChatGPT, etc.)
Benefits
- Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options
- Competitive Provident Fund contributions
- Paid casual and sick leave, plus country-specific holidays
- Mental health support and wellbeing program
- Company-provided equipment and one-time $250 USD work from home stipend
- $750 USD annual professional development budget
- Company rewards and recognition program
- Ownership for All program — each team member benefits financially from the company's growth and accomplishments
- Work-life balance promotion with wellness initiatives
- Career growth opportunities through hands-on training, diversity and inclusion initiatives, internal mobility, and professional development budget
- Giving back initiatives including donation drives, employee-nominated contributions, and support for DE&I organizations
- Employee voice encouraged through monthly town halls, regular 1:1 check-ins, and company-wide ideas form
Additional details
- Role Type: Full-Time
- Location: Remote from India
- Schedule: Monday through Friday, 4:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time / 12:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Indian Standard Time to ensure effective collaboration
- Base Salary: $50,000 - $60,000 USD per year
- Through an Employer of Record (EOR), employment is handled compliantly and securely via partnership with Remote.com, covering payroll, benefits, taxes, and local compliance.
- Remote employees are expected to work in a distraction-free environment. Personal devices, background noise, and other distractions should be kept to a minimum to avoid disrupting virtual meetings or business operations.
- SupplyHouse.com is an Equal Opportunity Employer, strongly values inclusion, and encourages individuals of all backgrounds and experiences to apply for this position.
- To ensure fairness and trust in the hiring process, all application materials, assessments, and interview responses must reflect the candidate's own thinking and perspective. AI tools may be used to assist in preparing responses only if clearly disclosed and the candidate can speak authentically to their ideas and work.
- The company conducts thorough background checks on all potential employees in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
- All emails from the SupplyHouse team will only be sent from an @supplyhouse.com email address. Candidates should exercise caution if they receive an email from an alternate domain.
- Originally posted on Himalayas