Principal Software Engineer, Architect | Education | RVPR

***Positions posted by El Comeback are done on behalf of companies that we support in their search for candidates.***

This role is remote to be based in Puerto Rico.

Our client, Red Ventures, is looking for a Principal Software Engineer, Architect.

Looking for a hands-on technical leader with deep expertise in full-stack development, cloud-native architectures, and modern infrastructure practices. You'll help shape our technical vision, mentor engineers, and drive cross-functional alignment around secure, maintainable, and cost-effective solutions.

What You'll Do:

• Lead the design and development of scalable full-stack solutions using Next.js, React, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS.
• Build and maintain backend services using Node.js, ensuring performance, security, and maintainability at scale.
• Architect cloud-native systems on AWS using best practices in microservices, event-driven patterns, and flexible data modeling.
• Define and implement infrastructure-as-code using AWS CDK and/or Terraform.
• Design systems that handle both relational (e.g., RDS) and unstructured data (e.g., DynamoDB, S3), optimizing for scalability, cost, and performance.
• Ensure security, compliance, and observability are integral to every stage of design and development.
• Partner with product managers and cross-functional leadership early in the planning process to shape initiatives with a strong technical foundation.
• Translate business objectives into clear architectural options and delivery plans, balancing speed, sustainability, and long-term value.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers across multiple teams.
• Establish and advocate for engineering standards, architectural guardrails, and best practices across the EDU division.
• Evaluate new technologies and frameworks, contributing to the evolution of our technical ecosystem.

What We're Looking For:

• 8+ years of experience in software engineering, with a strong foundation in modern full-stack development.
• Deep expertise with:
• Frontend: Next.js, React, Tailwind CSS, TypeScript
• Backend: Node.js
• Cloud: AWS (Lambda, API Gateway, S3, DynamoDB, RDS, etc.)
• Infrastructure: CDK and/or Terraform
• Demonstrated experience designing secure, scalable, and observable distributed systems.
• Strong understanding of architectural trade-offs, data modeling (both SQL and NoSQL), and system reliability.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with product and engineering leadership during early planning to influence scope and direction.
• Experience leading technical initiatives, mentoring engineers, and driving cross-team alignment.
• Comfort working in fast-paced environments with ambiguity, iteration, and continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Nice To Have:

• Experience with headless CMS or content systems (e.g., WordPress, Contentful)
• Background in education, lead generation, or high-scale consumer platforms
• Familiarity with event-driven architectures and domain-driven design
• Previous experience in a Principal Engineer or Staff+ level role in a modern SaaS environment

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