Principal Software Engineer (Remote, Lahore, USD Salary)

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (Masters a plus)
• 7+ years of experience in software engineering, including at least 2 years in an architecture or technical leadership role
• Proven expertise in GCP, Node.js, JavaScript, and Python
• Deep hands-on knowledge of Cloud Run, Firebase, API Gateway, and microservices patterns
• Proficient in SQL Server and experience with relational and NoSQL databases
• Familiarity with data manipulation libraries such as Pandas (Python)
• Experience with CI/CD tools and infrastructure automation
• Understanding of security and compliance standards in cloud environments
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a cross-functional, distributed team
• Experience with Agile or Scrum methodologies, and familiarity with project management tools (Jira, Trello, etc.)
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to approach complex technical challenges with creativity and innovation
• Experience working with multinational teams
• You are a conceptual thinker and ideator who can work with top-down vision or bottom-up requirements
• Ability to work in EST Time zone
• Experienced in health tech and healthcare compliance (HIPAA, SOC-2)
• Worked with FHIR, HL7, and healthcare APIs
• Skilled in GCP, AWS, Azure, and container tools like Docker and Kubernetes
• Familiar with Airflow, Luigi, and frontend frameworks (React, Angular, Vue)

Responsibilities:

• Lead the architecture and development of cloud-native applications, with a focus on GCP (Google Cloud Platform)
• Design, implement, and optimize microservices using Node.js, Python, and JavaScript
• Build and maintain FHIR-based healthcare APIs and data flows
• Architect and manage services using Cloud Run, Firebase, API Gateways, and SQL Server
• Drive the implementation of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps best practices
• Establish and enforce coding, security, and configuration standards across teams
• Mentor and guide engineering teams on architecture, code quality, and scalable solutions
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Troubleshoot complex system issues and lead incident response as needed
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and recommend improvements to systems and processes
• Strong English communication skills, verbal and written