Hybrid Principal Software Engineer, Node.js, Python

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About the role

  • Principal Software Engineer at Qodea responsible for leading architectural strategies and transformative initiatives in a high-performance backend environment. Engaging with global leaders and teams to deliver scalable solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the architecture and evolution of scalable, high-performance backend systems.
  • Define long-term technical direction by staying ahead of trends in distributed systems and the cloud ecosystem.
  • Function as a self-starting leader, identifying technical hurdles before they become blockers and driving teams toward delivery.
  • Own the outcome of complex features from initial design through to pull request management, testing, and final production deployment.
  • Champion engineering best practices and mentor engineers across teams to raise the bar for code quality and system design.
  • Operationalise AI-native technology such as Claude Code or GitHub Copilot to bypass traditional development bottlenecks and maintain high velocity.

Requirements

  • Extensive experience developing large-scale systems using Python (Django/DRF)
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to align diverse technical stakeholders around a cohesive vision
  • Demonstrated ability to influence engineering direction across multiple teams and functions
  • Mastery of AI-native tools to manage complex tasks like schema migrations and large-scale refactoring
  • Deep understanding of cloud-native environments, specifically GCP, including Kubernetes, Docker, and CI/CD

Benefits

  • 10 days PTO + 17 days paid public holidays
  • Pension
  • Law 19032 (Social Security)
  • Family allowance
  • National Employment Fund
  • Accident Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Work from Home Allowance
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Birthday leave
  • 10 paid learning days per year
  • Bonusly 100 points per month to recognise colleagues

Job title

Principal Software Engineer, Node.js, Python

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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