Principal Backend Software Engineer

Principal Backend Software EngineerWe're looking for a Principal Backend Software Engineer to join our team, passionately focused on delivering creative improvements for our engineering teams.What you'll doRegularly unblock challenges faced in the software development cycle, from technical design to launchCreate solutions that are used by other teams and products - Determine plans-of-attack on large projectsRoutinely solve complex architecture challenges and apply architectural standards and start using them on new projectsLead code reviews and documentation and take on complex bug fixes, especially on high-risk problemsSet the standard for meaningful code reviews - Partner across engineering teams to take on company-wide projectsTransfer your depth of knowledge from your current language to excel as a Software EngineerMentor more junior members of the teamYour background10+ years experience in multiple hands-on software/technology leadership roles, with end-to-end responsibility through the software development lifecycleBachelor's degree with a preference for Computer Science degreeExpertise with one or more prominent languages such as Java, Python, Kotlin, Go, or Scala is required.Understanding of SaaS, PaaS, IaaS industry with hands-on experience with public cloud offerings (e.g., AWS, GCP, or Azure)Knowledge to evaluate trade-offs between correctness, robustness, performance, space and timePractice in mentoring other engineers and influencing decision makers throughout the organizationConsideration of customer impact when making technical decisionsIf you've got these skills, even better:Experience in Developer Experience or Developer Productivity - Proficiency in Java or NodeJSExperience in at least one additional languageExperience in CI (Continuous Integration) and CD (Continuous Deployment)Benefits & PerksAtlassian offers a wide range of perks and benefits designed to support you, your family and to help you engage with your local community. Our offerings include health and wellbeing resources, paid volunteer days, and so much more. To learn more, visit go.atlassian.com/perksandbenefits.About AtlassianAt 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.In line with local law, identity verification (which may include use of biometric data) is a condition of employment with Atlassian for employment fraud purposes.