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Through an Employer of Record (EOR), we are looking for a new Principal Backend Engineer in India to join our growing IT Team. This individual will report to our Sr. Director of IT, serve as a technical leader and system architect, guiding the design and delivery of scalable, reliable, and high-performance solutions across our e-commerce and internal platforms. You'll partner closely with senior leaders to define the long-term engineering vision and lead initiatives that strengthen system performance, scalability, and reliability. If you're an experienced technical leader who thrives on collaboration, mentorship, and building solutions that power business growth, we'd love to hear from you!

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

Responsibilities :

- Technical Strategy & Architecture
- Architect end-to-end software solutions using modern frameworks and design patterns aligned with scalability, performance, and maintainability goals.
- 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.
- Project Leadership
- 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.




- System Engineering & Optimization
- 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.
- DevOps & Reliability Engineering
- 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.
- Leadership & Collaboration
- 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.

- Advanced proficiency in:

- 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 .

- Robust collaboration skills with the ability to influence senior leaders and align multiple teams toward shared goals.

Preferred Qualifications :

- Experience using AI platforms to increase productivity (ex: Claude, Copilot, ChatGPT, etc.)

Why work with us :

- We have awesome benefits - We offer a wide variety of benefits to help support you and your loved ones. These include:

- 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

- And more!

- We empower ownership - We all contribute to our success and we all share in it. Our Ownership for All program ensures each SupplyHouse team member will benefit financially from the company's growth and accomplishments.

- We promote work-life balance - We value your time and encourage a healthy separation between your professional and personal life to feel refreshed and recharged. Look out fo

📌 Principal Backend Engineer (Bengaluru)
🏢 SupplyHouse.com
📍 Bengaluru