Overview As Principal Engineer you will shape and build scalable backend systems in Node.js and Rust on AWS while guiding the technical direction of Viaplay's platform. You will lead by example, mentor engineers, and foster a metrics-driven, autonomous team culture. The role focuses on tackling complexity, enabling a move toward event-driven, serverless architecture, and continuously learning with new tools, including AI. This is a chance to impact a large, content-driven product across a blended hybrid environment.

Compensaciones / Beneficiosinsurancehealth care planmeal vouchers30 days of paid vacationflexible working hourshybrid model ResponsabilidadesHands-on development of scalable, resilient backend services in Node.js and Rust on AWSDefine and drive the platform's technical vision and architectureMentor engineers and promote a strong developer cultureOperate within an autonomous, metrics-driven team to deliver aligned with long-term product goalsSupport transition toward event-driven,



serverless architecture and ongoing modernizationEncourage adoption of AI-assisted engineering practices where adding valueFoster knowledge sharing and cross-team collaborationDefine integration and collaboration with third-party platforms and COTS productsBuild or modernize complex systems at scale Requisitos principalesExtensive experience in JavaScript/TypeScript; experience in Rust or PythonProven ability to design highly scalable, resilient cloud services on AWSExperience setting technical direction and influencing peers across teamsBackground with stateless, highly transactional end-user productsStrong track record in agile, autonomous, delivery-focused teamsExperience introducing and scaling AI-assisted engineering practicesComfort with hybrid, distributed, collaborative environmentsExperience establishing knowledge-sharing patterns and leading cross-team initiativesExperience defining integration strategies with third-party platforms and productsExperience building, modernizing, or migrating complex systems at scaleleadershipstrategic thinkingeffective mentorshipNode.jsRustJavaScript

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