Senior Principal Engineer (Java)

TL;DR

Senior Principal Engineer (Java): Leading technical design and ownership of large-scale tech initiatives for a global web technology platform with an accent on distributed architectures and monolithic transformation. Focus on scaling systems, designing high-performance database solutions, and mentoring engineering teams to achieve technical excellence.

Location: Remote, Hybrid, or Onsite in Canada (Nova Scotia mentioned)

Company

hirify.global is a leading web technology company providing a robust portfolio of brands like Bluehost and HostGator to help customers build their digital presence.

What you will do

• Own and drive end-to-end technical initiatives from design and development to delivery and maintenance on cloud platforms.
• Lead technical design activities and collaborate with architects to define strategy, tools, and technology choices.
• Transform monolithic architectures into scalable, distributed systems using caching, queuing, and replication.
• Define engineering best practices, conduct code reviews, and help the organization become a center of excellence in technology.
• Guide and motivate other engineers through hands-on leadership and technical mentorship.
• Represent the organization technically through blogs, seminars, and open-source contributions.

Requirements

• 10+ years of relevant professional engineering experience.
• Mastery of Java and strong proficiency with MySQL and Postgres.
• Hands-on experience with cloud technologies such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Oracle Cloud.
• Deep understanding of data structures, algorithms, internet protocols, and networking.
• Must be based in Canada.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible work environments: choose between work-from-home, hybrid, or office-based setups.
• Comprehensive health insurance options through top providers.
• Sponsorships for professional certifications and ongoing education.
• Flexi-leaves for personal time off to ensure a healthy work-life balance.
• Company-sponsored free domain and WordPress blog for all employees.
• Inclusive culture with 20+ affinity groups for global networking.