Principal Engineer - Backend

About ZetaZeta is a Next-Gen Banking Tech company that empowers banks and fintechs to launch banking products for the future. It was founded by and Ramki Gaddipati in 2015.Our flagship processing platform - Zeta Tachyon - is the industry’s first modern, cloud-native, and fully API-enabled stack that brings together issuance, processing, lending, core banking, fraud & risk, and many more capabilities as a single-vendor stack. 20M+ cards have been issued on our platform globally.Zeta is actively working with the largest Banks and Fintechs in multiple global markets transforming customer experience for multi-million card portfolios.Zeta has over 1700+ employees - with over 70% roles in R&D - across locations in the US , EMEA , and Asia . We raised $400 million at a $2 billion valuation from Softbank, Mastercard, and other investorsLearn more @ , , , Role As a Principal Engineer specializing in System Architecture and Distributed Systems, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the technical landscape of our projects. With expertise in languages such as Java, deep knowledge of system internals, and mastery of distributed systems, you will lead the way in architecting scalable, secure, and reliable solutions. Your role extends to troubleshooting complex issues, optimizing performance, and actively mentoring engineering teams. Proven leadership in project delivery, familiarity with cloud technologies, and a keen sense of fraud detection and risk management round out the key attributes we seek. If you're a proactive, independent decision-maker with a passion for cutting-edge technologies, this role offers a dynamic opportunity to drive innovation and operational excellence in a cross-functional environment

Responsibilities :

• Microservices Architecture Enhancement :
• Scalability Enhancement : Elevate microservices architecture to the next level of scalability, ensuring optimal performance in diverse scenarios.
• Efficiency Optimization : Streamline and enhance the efficiency of microservices, exploring innovative solutions for resource optimization.
• Observability Implementation : Implement robust observability mechanisms, enabling comprehensive monitoring and diagnostics.
• Availability Enhancement : Improve the availability of microservices, ensuring reliability even in high-demand scenarios.
• Multi-Region and Multi-Cloud Deployment :
• Cross-Region Systems : Build, deploy, and run multi-homed systems designed to operate seamlessly across multiple regions.
• Cloud Provider Flexibility : Develop systems that function across various cloud providers, enhancing flexibility and minimizing dependencies.
• Petabyte-Scale Data Processing :
• Data Processing Systems : Design and open-source data processing, storage, and retrieval systems at the petabyte scale.
• Cost-Effective Scaling : Ensure scalability while maintaining the lowest cost per gigabyte, responding rapidly even at the 99th percentile.
• Platform and Library Development :
• Platform Creation : Develop platforms, reusable libraries, and utilities to enhance the efficiency and consistency of development efforts.
• Open Source Initiatives : Contribute to open-source projects, sharing innovations and solutions with the broader community.
• Code Quality and Best Practices :
• High-Quality Code : Write high-quality, modular, functional, and testable code to drive the reliability of microservices.
• Coding Standards : Establish and promote the adoption of the best coding practices within the development team.

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Zeta is an equal opportunity employer. At Zeta, we are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of job history, disability, gender identity, religion, race, marital / parental status, or another special status. We are proud to be an equitable workplace that welcomes individuals from all walks of life if they fit the roles and responsibilities.