Principal Backend Engineer – Fully Remote (UK)
Salary: £130,000 - £180,000 base
A leading dating app are searching for a Principal Backend Engineer to support the development of their mobile application used by millions of users globally.
What’s in it for you?
* Competitive Salary: £130,000 to £180,000.
* Work-Life Balance: Fully remote position with flexibility to suit your lifestyle.
* Unlimited PTO
* L&D and Home office budget
* Innovative Challenges: Be at the forefront of shaping the future of online dating.
Your Role
As Principal Backend Engineer, you’ll design, develop, and optimise backend systems for a large-scale mobile app, ensuring seamless scalability for millions of users. You will collaborate and sit across multiple engineering tribes and act as a advisor/SME for everything backend.
Key Responsibilities
* Architect and develop scalable backend systems for mobile applications, using Node.js.
* Advise engineers on best practices and architectural decisions
* Ensure app performance and scalability as the user base grows.
* Mentor Senior engineers, fostering a culture of learning and growth.
What We’re Looking For
* Expertise in Node.js with a proven professional track record.
* Experience scaling apps from 100,000+ users to millions.
* Strong understanding of backend architecture and system design.
* Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
This is more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact in tech while enjoying the freedom and flexibility of remote work. If you’re a seasoned backend engineer passionate about innovation and excellence, we want to hear from you!