Principal Backend Engineer, Cloud Transition

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As the Principal Backend Software Engineer on the Cloud Transition team, you will be key in designing, developing, and implementing backend systems that underpin our cloud transition initiatives. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to define the architecture, establish best practices, and mentor junior engineers. Your expertise will be vital in optimizing our backend services for cloud environments.
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and development of scalable and reliable backend systems for cloud-based applications.
• Collaborate with product managers, architects, and other stakeholders to define technical requirements and system architecture.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Implement best practices for software development, including code reviews, testing, and documentation.
• Analyze and optimize system performance to ensure high availability and low latency.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies related to cloud computing and backend development.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle, from concept to deployment and maintenance.
• Work on platform capabilities to power customer-facing solutions/experiences such as migration assistants (JCMA, CCMA), App Migrations, and Routine Admin tasks (sandbox data clone, cloud-to-cloud data transformation, backup-restore).
• Engage in compliance initiatives across platform and product stacks ranging from cloud infrastructure to product experiences.
• Collaborate with Core Engineering, products, and platform teams on high-scale and high-reliability transformative architecture, such as Kafka & Kafka Stream adoption.
• Ensure the adoption of world-class engineering and operational practices across teams.
• Partner across the enterprise group and various Platform teams to deliver key architecture outcomes for strategic programs.
• Act as a change agent in bringing in industry standards to boost velocity and engineering best practices.
• Provide architecture guidance for various critical programs in partnership with different Engineering Managers, other Engineers, and cross-functional teams.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Preferably 10+ years of experience in the industry with proven AWS and SaaS skills.
• 8+ years of experience in backend software development, with a strong emphasis on cloud technologies.
• Extensive experience in streaming platforms such as Kafka or Flink
• Experience interacting with internal and external customers
• Must have worked on complex architectural challenges and at scale.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, or Go.
• Extensive experience with cloud platforms ( AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and microservices architecture.
• Strong understanding of database technologies (SQL and NoSQL) and data modeling.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to communicate crisply and talk technology to engineering and cross-functional teams.

Compensation
At Atlassian, we strive to design equitable, explainable, and competitive compensation programs. To support this goal, the baseline of our range is higher than that of the typical market range, but in turn we expect to hire most candidates near this baseline. Base pay within the range is ultimately determined by a candidate's skills, expertise, or experience. In the United States, we have three geographic pay zones. For this role, our current base pay ranges for new hires in each zone are:
Zone A: $206,100 - $269,075
Zone B: $186,300 - $243,225
Zone C: $171,900 - $224,425
This role may also be eligible for benefits, bonuses, commissions, and equity.
Please visit go.atlassian.com/payzones for more information on which locations are included in each of our geographic pay zones. However, please confirm the zone for your specific location with your recruiter.
Our perks & benefits
Atlassian offers a variety of perks and benefits to support you, your family and to help you engage with your local community. Our offerings include health coverage, paid volunteer days, wellness resources, and so much more. Visit go.atlassian.com/perksandbenefits to learn more.
About Atlassian
At Atlassian, we're motivated by a common goal: to unleash the potential of every team. Our software products help teams all over the planet and our solutions are designed for all types of work. Team collaboration through our tools makes what may be impossible alone, possible together.
We believe that the unique contributions of all Atlassians create our success. To ensure that our products and culture continue to incorporate everyone's perspectives and experience, we never discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, veteran, or disability status. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
To provide you the best experience, we can support with accommodations or adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Simply inform our Recruitment team during your conversation with them.
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