SupplyHouse. com

e-commerce

PrincipalBackendEngineer

$50–60k United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Principal Backend Engineer at SupplyHouse. com. Skills: Technical Strategy, System Architecture, Scalability, Performance, Maintainability, Distributed systems, Microservices Architecture, High-performance databases, CI/CD, DevOps, Reliability Engineering, Mentorship, Technical leadership. Architect end-to-end software solutions. Lead system design discussions for high-traffic applications”

What You'll Achieve.

Deliver scalable, reliable, and high-performance solutions; Strengthen system performance, scalability, and reliability; Ensure robust architecture for business-critical services; Enhance scalability, observability, and resilience; Ensure efficient use of system resources and infrastructure; Maintain engineering excellence

Industry & Context.

e commerce
Problems you'll solve

Problem-solving

Eligibility Requirements

Work in a distraction-free environment, Personal devices, background noise, and other distractions should be kept to a minimum, Background checks

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field, 10+ years of experience in enterprise-level software development, Advanced proficiency in: Java, Spring Boot, Microservices Architecture MySQL, Oracle, and Redis React and modern front-end frameworks Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins CI/CD Linux/UNIX, Nginx, Apache, and ELK Stack, Deep understanding of data structures, algorithms, and system design principles, Proven ability to architect and deliver complex backend systems and mentor technical teams, collaboration skills with the ability to influence senior leaders and align multiple teams toward shared goals

Nice to Have

Experience using AI platforms to increase productivity (ex: Claude, Copilot, ChatGPT, etc.)

What You'll Do.

Architect end-to-end software solutions

Lead system design discussions for high-traffic applications

and implement architectural improvements

Define and uphold best practices for code quality

and data privacy compliance

cross-functional projects from concept to delivery

Collaborate with product and business teams to define technical vision

Oversee the technical implementation of new features and services

Build and maintain distributed systems

Design and optimize high-performance databases

Implement and manage Redis for caching

Configure Nginx and Apache for load balancing and high availability

Own and maintain CI/CD pipelines

Ensure system health and stability through proactive monitoring

and alerting strategies

Drive improvements in deployment automation

infrastructure as code

and site reliability practices

Act as a technical advisor and mentor

Conduct code and design reviews

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Partner closely with senior leaders to define the long-term engineering vision; Lead initiatives that strengthen system performance, scalability, and reliability; Collaborate with product and business teams to define technical vision and ensure cohesive project execution; Collaborate effectively with senior leadership and cross-departmental stakeholders to influence company-wide technical initiatives; Foster a culture of innovation, ownership, and accountability across the engineering organization

Communication Scope

Ability to influence senior leaders

Process & Methodology

Lead complex, cross-functional projects from concept to delivery

Full Job Description

Real people. Real service. At SupplyHouse.com, we value every individual team member and cultivate a community where people come first. Led by our core values of Generosity, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork, and GRIT, we’re dedicated to maintaining a supportive work environment that celebrates diversity and empowers everyone to reach their full potential. As an industry-leading e-commerce company specializing in HVAC, plumbing, heating, and electrical supplies since 2004, we strive to foster growth while providing the best possible experience for our customers. Through an Employer of Record (EOR), we are looking for a new Principal Backend Engineer in India to join our growing IT Team. This individual will report to our Sr. Director of IT, serve as a technical leader and system architect, guiding the design and delivery of scalable, reliable, and high-performance solutions across our e-commerce and internal platforms. You’ll partner closely with senior leaders to define the long-term engineering vision and lead initiatives that strengthen system performance, scalability, and reliability. If you’re an experienced technical leader who thrives on collaboration, mentorship, and building solutions that power business growth, we’d love to hear from you! Role Type: Full-Time Location: Remote from India Schedule: Monday through Friday, 4:00 a. m. – 1:00 p. m. U. S. Eastern Time / 12:00 p. m. – 9:00 p. m. Indian Standard Time to ensure effective collaboration Base Salary: $50,000 - $60,000 USD per year Responsibilities: Technical Strategy & Architecture Architect end-to-end software solutions using modern frameworks and design patterns aligned with scalability, performance, and maintainability goals. Lead system design discussions for high-traffic applications, ensuring robust architecture for business-critical services. Evaluate, recommend, and implement architectural improvements to enhance scalability, observability, and resilience. Define and uphold best practices for code

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