TL;DR

Principal Software Engineer (APIs/Microservices/Python/Kafka/Elasticsearch): Design, build, and scale systems that power the Attack Surface Intelligence module with an accent on data pipelines responsible for the ingestion and distribution of critical intelligence signals. Focus on architecting and evolving microservice-based systems for scalability and resilience, and driving observability and operational excellence across services.

Location: Remote (US)

Salary: $152,000-$228,000

Company

%hirify_global% is the world’s most advanced, and largest, intelligence company.

What you will do

Lead the design and implementation of backend services and APIs in Python.
Architect and evolve microservice-based systems for scalability and resilience.
Collaborate with product managers and cross-functional partners to align technical work with business goals.
Proactively identify and resolve data and integration issues by diving deep into our pipelines and systems.
Drive observability and operational excellence across services.
Mentor other engineers through code reviews and design discussions.

Requirements

Proven experience designing & maintaining scalable APIs and microservices in Python leveraging tools like Kafka, Clickhouse, and Elasticsearch.
Deep understanding of distributed systems and service-oriented architecture.
Comfortable exploring data to debug, validate assumptions, and drive better system behavior.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work across teams to align on goals and priorities.
Track record of operating independently and driving complex projects, especially with a geographically distributed team.
Experience with informing and driving coding and design standards within a team.

Culture & Benefits

Futurists represent over 40 nationalities and embody our core values of having high standards, practicing inclusion, and acting ethically.
Dedication to empowering clients with intelligence to disrupt adversaries.

Principal Software Engineer (Apis/Microservices/Python/Kafka/Elasticsearch)