Introduction: A Career at HARMAN Lifestyle
We're a global, multi-disciplinary team that's putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. As a member of HARMAN Lifestyle, you connect consumers with the power of superior sound.
- Contribute your talents to high-end, esteemed brands like JBL, Mark Levinson and Revel
- Unite your passion for audio innovation with high-tech product development
- Create pitch-perfect, cutting-edge technology that elevates the listening experience
About The Role
We are seeking a hands-on Backend Principal Engineer with strong expertise in Python or GoLang to architect and develop scalable APIs, system integrations, and data-driven solutions. This role requires close collaboration with Cloud platforms. The ideal candidate demonstrates a proactive, go-getter mindset, consistently taking ownership to identify challenges, propose innovative solutions, and drive end-to-end software development.
What You Will Do
- Lead the architecture and design of scalable microservices and streaming-based systems.
- Develop, review, and deliver high-quality backend services using Python/GoLang, along with robust data pipelines.
- Establish and enforce best practices across CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), observability, security, and testing.
- Collaborate closely with Cloud platforms and services to build resilient, cloud-native solutions.
What You Need To Be Successful
- 1016 years of experience in software engineering, demonstrating sustained ownership of complex technical and architectural initiatives.
- Strong hands-on experience in backend development using Python or GoLang.
- Expertise in API design and integrations, including REST, gRPC, and messaging-based architectures.
- Solid understanding of data storage and caching technologies such as RDBMS/SQL (PostgreSQL/MySQL), NoSQL databases, and Redis.
- Experience working with Cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure), including architectural patterns, IAM, and networking.
- Proficiency with core Cloud services such as compute, storage, and networking.
- Experience with containerization and orchestration tools including Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm.
- Hands-on knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Pulumi or Terraform, covering provisioning and state management.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and release strategies using tools like GitHub Actions or Jenkins, including canary and blue-green deployments.
- Strong focus on testing and quality, encompassing unit, integration, and contract testing, along with test automation.
- Experience in performance tuning and scalability, including profiling, load testing, and capacity planning.
Bonus Points if You Have
- B.Tech, Master's in Computer Science, or a related domain.
- Strong understanding of frontend fundamentals, including React or Angular, TypeScript, and HTML/CSS.
- Experience with data analysis and deriving insights from data.
- Hands-on exposure to cloud-native technologies such as serverless architectures, service mesh, and GitOps practices using tools like ArgoCD.
- Familiarity with SRE practices, including incident response, runbook creation, and operational automation.
What Makes You Eligible
- Demonstrated production ownership of large-scale backend services, cloud deployments, and streaming systems.
- Strong communication skills with a proven ability to mentor and guide teams.
- A proactive, go-getter attitude.
What We Offer
- Flexible work environment, allowing for full-time remote work globally for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location
- Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman and Samsung products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.)
- Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University
- Competitive wellness benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Be Brilliant employee recognition and rewards program
- An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development
