Principal Software Engineer

Job Title: Principal Software Engineer

Location: Remote (Brazil or Colombia)

Contract Duration: 12 Months

Employment Type: Contract

About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced Principal Software Engineer to join our engineering team focused on building scalable solutions for construction management platforms. In this role, you will lead the design and development of critical features, mentor engineers, and help shape the technical direction of a modern, cloud-based platform.

You will work on systems that enable seamless collaboration, user management, and workflow optimization across large-scale construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable RESTful APIs and microservices
• Build high-quality, maintainable, and performant code
• Lead architectural decisions for secure, scalable cloud-based systems
• Mentor and guide engineers on best practices and coding standards
• Translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Conduct code reviews and ensure high standards of software quality
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across global locations
• Drive adoption of modern technologies and engineering practices
• Support production systems and participate in on-call rotations if required

Required Skills & Experience

• 8+ years of experience in software development
• Strong expertise in building RESTful APIs and microservices
• Hands-on experience with JavaScript frameworks (Node.js, React)
• Strong experience with SQL and PostgreSQL databases
• Experience working with AWS or cloud-based architectures
• Expertise in Docker and containerized applications
• Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines
• Strong understanding of application monitoring and performance optimization
• Proven experience mentoring or leading engineering teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working on large-scale, distributed systems
• Familiarity with construction tech or SaaS platforms
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments

What We’re Looking For

• A hands-on technical leader who can design and build scalable systems
• Someone passionate about mentoring and team growth
• A proactive problem solver with strong ownership mindset
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, distributed team environment