Principal Backend Engineer

Feathr is a nonprofit marketing platform that helps organizations build connections with their community and grow impact. We're seeking a Principal Backend Engineer to shape the technical direction of our SaaS platform, drive architectural decisions, and lead technical initiatives.

Requirements

• 6+ years of backend software engineering experience
• 4+ years designing and operating distributed software systems at scale
• Track record of leading technical initiatives that span multiple teams or services
• Deep expertise in Python, Flask, Elasticsearch, MongoDB, and Redis
• Experience defining and evolving engineering standards, practices, and tooling for an organization
• Proficiency with AI-assisted development tools

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision insurance
• Flexible work schedule
• Sick time
• Vacation time
• Extended breaks
• Parental leave
• Wellness reimbursement credit
• Home office stipend
• Professional development budget