Principal Software Engineer

Blacklane is seeking an experienced and innovative Principal Engineer to lead technical efforts in the Guest domain. This role involves shaping the platform's architecture and technology, ensuring high-quality, scalable solutions that enhance the guest experience.

The environment consists of Ruby, Go, Typescript, and Java services, designed using DDD. These services are deployed to a Kubernetes cluster and communicate via domain events using SQS and Kafka. Various data storage technologies are used, including Postgres, MySQL, Elasticsearch, Redis, and DynamoDB. AWS is the primary cloud provider, with infrastructure managed through Terraform.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and driving the technical vision for the platform
• Empowering the engineering team to improve flexibility, agility, and productivity
• Providing high-level and hands-on support
• Staying current with technology trends and bringing innovative ideas to life
• Defining and monitoring key technical metrics for continuous improvement

The ideal candidate should have:

• Hands-on experience in transforming monolithic architectures into event-driven microservices
• A collaborative approach to problem-solving
• The ability to align technical strategy with business goals
• A data-driven mindset for making technical decisions

Blacklane offers various benefits, including:

• Continuous learning opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements
• Regular team socials
• Employee Stock Options Plan
• Fair remuneration
• Commitment to sustainability
• Equal opportunity workplace
• Blacklane Cares day for volunteering

Join Blacklane to be part of a diverse team of 300+ employees from 70 nations, working towards creating perfect travel experiences and inspiring a better future.