Principal Engineer (Backend) (31 / 10 / 2025)

About Zeta

Zeta is a Next-Gen Banking Tech company that empowers banks and fintechs to launch banking products for the future. It was founded by Bhavin Turakhia 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. Zeta has raised $400 million at a $2 billion valuation from Softbank, UHG, Mastercard, and other investors.

Learn more @ www.zeta.tech, careers.zeta.tech, Linkedin, Twitter

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 :

Petabyte-Scale Data Processing :

Platform and Library Development :

Code Quality and Best Practices :

Decision-Making Authority :

Skills :

Deep Understanding of Java

Knowledge of System Internals

Familiarity with I / O Optimized Algorithms

Deep Understanding of Distributed Systems

Conversant with the Internals of Systems

Familiarity with Low-Level Network Protocols

Troubleshooting and Performance Optimization

Understanding of Branching, Build, Deployment, CI / CD Methodologies

Deep Understanding of OOAD and Algorithms

Cloud Technologies

Experience and Qualifications :

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.