Principal Software Engineer

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Experienced Senior Database Systems Architect to lead the design and implementation of complex, high-performance data systems. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in C++, SQL databases, NoSQL databases, and software design patterns, with a strong track record of architecting scalable and reliable database-driven systems. Experience with Node.js and Java is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Define the architecture and design for robust, scalable, and high-availability data platforms and services.

• Define and maintain Schema definitions

• Provide technical leadership for full lifecycle of database system development-from concept to deployment.

• Optimize performance across relational (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra, Redis) systems.

• Participate in architectural reviews and recommend improvements for performance, maintainability, and scalability.

• Design APIs and services that interact with complex data layers using C++, and optionally integrate with Java or Node.js components.

• Knowledgeable on best practices, coding standards, and architectural design patterns.

• Collaborate with DevOps and infrastructure teams to ensure effective deployment and monitoring of data systems.

Qualifications Required:

• 8+ years of experience in software development, with at least 5 years focused on system/database architecture.
• Proficiency in C++ and deep understanding of memory management, concurrency, and performance optimization.
• Strong experience with SQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, or equivalent) including schema design and query optimization.
• Hands-on experience with NoSQL databases such as MongoDB, Cassandra, or DynamoDB.
• Expertise in software design principles and design patterns (e.g., Singleton, Factory, Repository, CQRS).
• Excellent understanding of data modeling, consistency trade-offs (CAP theorem), and distributed data systems.

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