Remote Principal Engineer, Website Builder

Summary

Join Hostinger and we’ll grow fast! Is there a limit to growth? Not at Hostinger. We’re constantly reaching new heights. With a team of 900 professionals, we are behind the success of over 3 million clients in 150 countries, helping them launch their e-shops, blogs, portfolios, businesses, and passion projects.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in Principal Engineer or Tech Lead roles, with a demonstrated ability to set architectural direction, lead technical strategy, and mentor engineers across teams in high-impact backend development projects
• 5+ years of hands-on experience developing backend systems and working with relational databases like PostgreSQL or MySQL, with a deep understanding of distributed systems and performance optimization
• Testing Expertise: Strong knowledge and experience in unit testing, end-to-end testing, and setting up test-driven development practices to ensure robust and resilient code
• Database Management: Ability to design, optimize, and maintain database schemas and queries for efficiency
• Experience implementing asynchronous processing, event-driven architecture, and microservices communication
• Containerization and Orchestration: Solid knowledge of application containerization technologies like Docker and experience with container orchestration platforms (e.g., Kubernetes), enabling scalable and portable deployment strategies
• Proficiency in Google Cloud Platform (GCP): Deep understanding of core GCP services such as Compute Engine, Cloud Storage, Cloud Pub/Sub, Cloud Functions, Cloud Run, and Kubernetes Engine (GKE), with experience designing and managing scalable, cloud-native applications on GCP

Responsibilities

• Own and Implement Technical Strategy: Develop and execute the technical strategy for Hostinger’s Website Builder, setting a clear vision and standards for backend and frontend architecture that aligns with business goals
• Lead System and API Architecture: Oversee the design, development, and evolution of scalable, high-performance systems using NodeJS and VueJS, establishing architectural standards to support growth and innovation
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with cross-functional teams to define and refine requirements that drive robust, user-centered applications
• Data Storage and Database Solutions: Architect and manage data storage and database solutions with a focus on efficiency, scalability, reliability, and adaptability to meet evolving product demands
• Stay Current with Industry Advances: Remain at the forefront of industry trends and best practices, championing innovation and mentoring team members to adopt cutting-edge technologies and methodologies
• Set the Standard in Code Quality: Lead by example in writing high-quality, maintainable code, making strategic architectural decisions that guide the long-term direction of the product
• Impact-Driven Development: Produce clear, scalable, and well-tested code that drives measurable business outcomes, ensuring all solutions meet performance and security standards
• Foster a Collaborative Team Culture: Encourage a positive and growth-oriented team environment by offering constructive feedback and guidance, promoting continuous improvement, and upholding technical excellence

Benefits

• A culture where everyone values the highest standards, freedom, and responsibility
• Unlimited growth: Manager’s Academy, Coachhub, Reforge, Scribd learning tools, and invitations to the World’s best conferences
• A friendly, supportive and experienced team that is eager to share their knowledge
• A chance to be an owner of your flexible working hours and results
• The world’s your workspace - work remotely from any location
• A health insurance package for your wellness
• Workations & quarterly OKR parties
• Modern offices in Kaunas and Vilnius
• The opportunity to benefit from our stock options program
• Gross salary from 6000 EUR/month. Specific compensation is offered based on work experience, competence, and compliance with other job requirements