Kforce Inc · 9 hours ago
Principal Backend Engineer
Boston, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
$200K/yr - $235K/yr
10+ years expKforce Inc is seeking a Principal Backend Engineer to lead the architecture and development of distributed, data-intensive systems. The role involves defining technical roadmaps, driving modernization initiatives, and collaborating with various teams to translate business needs into technical solutions.
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Responsibilities
Define and lead the technical roadmap for large-scale operations and data platforms
Architect distributed, event-driven systems that power operational -workflows and data services
Drive modernization initiatives using cloud-native tooling, observability frameworks, and infrastructure-as-code
Productionize AI models and automation services
Lead the design and development of backend components using Python and related frameworks
Set and enforce engineering best practices to ensure high-quality, maintainable systems
Collaborate closely with product, data, and operations teams to translate business needs into technical solutions
Drive continuous improvement across performance, reliability, and developer experience
Work with product and operations leaders to align technical strategy with organizational goals
Provide architectural oversight for systems integrating financial data, AI, and platform services
Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
Mentor engineers to elevate technical depth and leadership skills across teams
Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning
Contribute to recruiting efforts and help build a world-class engineering organization
Qualification
Required
10+ years of software engineering experience with proven technical leadership
Expert-level Python skills, particularly in building scalable backend or data systems
Strong hands-on AWS experience (EKS/ECS, Lambda, S3, DynamoDB, CloudFormation/Terraform)
Deep understanding of distributed systems: microservices, messaging, caching, concurrency, and resilience
Experience building or scaling production AI products, automation tools, or inference services
Familiarity with AI and data platform tools (vector databases, LangChain, LiteLLM, LLM APIs)
Experience with data modeling and modern data platforms such as Snowflake or data lake architectures
Strong knowledge of relational databases and data integrity design
Background in financial systems, accounting, treasury, or operational technology is highly valued
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work across diverse stakeholders
Benefits
Medical/dental/vision insurance
HSA
FSA
401(k)
Life, disability & ADD insurance
Company
Kforce Inc
Kforce is a solutions firm specializing in technology, finance and accounting, and professional staffing services.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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unknown2024-05-20IPO
2014-06-08Acquired
Leadership Team
Aaron Travis
Digital Experience Delivery Director | Kforce Consulting Solutions
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