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Principal - Backend Engineer

Principal - Backend Engineer

Uengage

8 - 10 years

25 - 30 Lacs

Panchkula

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Backend Data modeling Database design MySQL Technical leadership PHP System design HTML Product design MongoDB

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Enabling Local Businesses with Subscription Based Technology Solutions Principal - Backend Engineer

Full Time Role, Panchkula, 8 - 10 years

Tech Stack: PHP, Node.js, MySQL, MongoDB

Reports To: Chief Technology Officer, CTO

Job Description (JD)

As a Principal Backend Engineer, you will be responsible for architecting and guiding the development of robust, scalable, and secure backend systems. You ll play a strategic role in technical decision-making, mentor engineering teams, work closely with product and client-facing stakeholders, and drive adoption of modern technologies including AI/ML where relevant.

Key Responsibilities

Backend Architecture & Development

Own and evolve backend architecture across PHP (CodeIgniter/Laravel), Node.js services.
Design and review scalable systems using microservices or modular monoliths.
Manage integration across relational (MySQL) and non-relational (MongoDB) databases with optimal indexing, performance, and data modeling.

Technical Leadership

Lead design reviews, code quality checks, and establish backend development standards.
Guide mid/senior engineers on best practices, CI/CD pipelines, and testing frameworks.
Make critical decisions on refactoring legacy systems and modernizing platforms.

Client & Stakeholder Communication

Act as a technical point of contact for clients for backend architecture and integrations.
Translate client/product needs into technical execution plans and communicate trade-offs.
Present PoCs or explain complex backend workflows to non-technical stakeholders.

AI & ML Integration (Optional/Strategic)

Identify potential areas in backend or client systems to leverage AI (e.g., personalization, recommendations, fraud detection, data cleaning).
Collaborate with data teams to design backend APIs or cron jobs that interact with AI models.
Stay updated with practical AI APIs, tools (e.g., OpenAI, Langchain), and their integration points.

Scalability, Security & Performance

Perform regular audits on security, API rate-limiting, and role-based access.
Optimize performance using caching, query optimization, job queues, etc.
Plan for horizontal/vertical scaling on cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, etc.).

Who Are You?

You have 8+ years of backend experience with PHP and/or Node.js and are fluent in database design.
Youve led system design , code reviews , and have mentored other engineers.
You can explain technical trade-offs to clients and help them make informed decisions.
Youre proactive in identifying scaling bottlenecks and improving system resilience .
Bonus: You ve experimented with AI APIs, understand their practical applications, and are excited about integrating them smartly.

Why Join Us?

Work on high-impact systems used by thousands of users.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams across product, design, data, and more.
Freedom to architect, experiment, and innovate without red tape.
Competitive salary, flexible work culture, and a collaborative environment.

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