Principle Software Engineer (m/f/d)

Principal Software Engineer - (Cyber Security)

Join our client, a cutting-edge cyber security company based in Germany, dedicated to protecting organizations from ever-evolving digital threats. They are seeking a highly motivated Principal Software Engineer to lead and collaborate with their expert team in developing innovative solutions that secure critical data and infrastructures worldwide. This role offers the opportunity to work with state-of-the-art technologies, including:
Node.js, React, Microservices, Event-First Architecture, Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Kafka, TypeScript, Kubernetes (K8s), DevOps, System Architecture, Postgres SQL, Python, Machine Learning (ML), LLM API, and Component Design.

About the Role:

As a Principal Software Engineer, you will be integral to designing secure, scalable, and high-performing systems end-to-end. You will architect and guide the development of React frontends and Node.js-based microservices, set engineering standards, mentor other software engineer team members, and drive technical decisions across platforms. You’ll collaborate closely with engineers, product managers, and security experts to deliver solutions that leverage Kafka, Kubernetes (K8s), and DevOps practices.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
• Proven track record as a senior/principal software engineer building distributed systems.
• Deep experience with Node.js and React, including microservices at scale.
• Strong understanding of System Architecture.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with Kafka, TypeScript, Kubernetes, and DevOps.
• Background in Machine Learning (ML) / LLM APIs.
• Solid understanding of SQL (Postgres).

Benefits:

Flexible hybrid/remote options.
Professional development opportunities in cyber security technologies.
Work with cutting-edge tools and practices such as:
Node.js, React, Microservices, Event-First Architecture, Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Kafka, TypeScript, Kubernetes (K8s), DevOps, System Architecture, Postgres SQL, Python, Machine Learning (ML), LLM API, and Component Design.

Location:

Germany / Remote (Europe) 🌍

Salary:

€95.000 – €140.000 + Bonus + Benefits

Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. For further inquiries or to apply for similar positions, please submit your updated CV to [email protected].