Principal Engineer

Teamified Quezon City, National Capital Region, Philippines1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicantsDescriptionJob SummaryWe are seeking an exceptional Principal Engineer to serve as a technical advisor and problem-solver for our diverse client base. This role requires technical versatility to support both early-stage startups needing hands-on implementation and larger enterprises requiring strategic direction.

You'll diagnose technical challenges, unblock teams, and collaborate with client leadership to align technology approaches with business objectives. We value pragmatic architecture that prioritises simplicity, maintainability, and business outcomes over unnecessary complexity—advocating for well-designed monoliths when appropriate and avoiding vendor lock-in. Key ResponsibilitiesServe as a technical advisor to clients, diagnosing and resolving complex challenges impacting team productivity or project success

Adapt your approach based on client size and maturity - providing hands-on coding support for smaller clients while focusing on architecture and governance for larger enterprises

Work directly with client executives to translate business requirements into pragmatic technical strategies

Establish technical standards, best practices, and architectural principles that promote scalability and maintainability

Evaluate existing systems, identifying technical debt and developing remediation strategies

Provide technical leadership and mentorship to distributed engineering teams

Design and implement improvements to development workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and developer experience

Lead technical discovery sessions and architectural reviews with client teams

Develop risk management frameworks and incident response processes

Advocate for and implement security best practices across client technical ecosystems

Facilitate communication between technical teams and business stakeholders

Collaborate with existing technical leadership while respecting their decision-making authority

Ensure knowledge transfer to client teams for long-term sustainability

Interview and qualify candidates for internal and external teamsRequirementsTechnical SkillsDemonstrated proficiency in .NET/C# as well as other programming languages

Experience with modern frontend frameworks and libraries (React, Angular, Vue, etc.)Strong understanding of backend technologies, API design, and database systems (both SQL and NoSQL)Expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), infrastructure-as-code practices, and Linux system administration

Knowledge of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)Experience with both monolithic and distributed architectural patterns, with the wisdom to know when each is appropriate

Knowledge of infrastructure options across cloud, hybrid, and on-premise environments

Understanding of security best practices and compliance requirements

Ability to evaluate technology choices based on total cost of ownership, not just initial implementation

Required Skills8+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 3 years in a senior technical leadership role

Proven experience working directly with business stakeholders to develop technical strategy

Deep expertise in software architecture, system design, and technical standards development

Experience leading distributed teams and working in cross-cultural environments

Strong understanding of cloud platforms, infrastructure architecture, and scalable systems

Problem-solving mindset with a track record of unblocking teams and resolving technical impediments

Excellent communication skills, with ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences

Experience with stakeholder management and communication

Experience assessing and rescuing over-engineered/troubled systems/projects

Preferred SkillsTrack record of successfully simplifying complex systems and reducing technical complexity

Experience working across multiple industries and technology stacks

Demonstrated ability to balance future flexibility with current simplicity

Background in building sustainable architecture that doesn't require constant maintenance

Experience in mentoring and upskilling offshore/distributed engineering teams

Understanding of cross-cultural communication dynamics in technical environmentsBenefitsFlexibility in work hours and location, with a focus on managing energy rather than time.Access to online learning platforms and a budget for professional developmentA collaborative, no-silos environment, encouraging learning and growth across teamsA dynamic social culture with team lunches, social events, and opportunities for creative input

Private Health insurance.If you possess the required skills and are eager to contribute to our team's success, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Apply nowSeniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology