Principal Backend Engineer

Real people. Real service. At SupplyHouse.com, we value every individual team member and cultivate a community where people come first. Led by our core values of Generosity, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork, and GRIT, we’re dedicated to maintaining a supportive work environment that celebrates diversity and empowers everyone to reach their full potential. As an industry-leading e-commerce company specializing in HVAC, plumbing, heating, and electrical supplies since 2004, we strive to foster growth while providing the best possible experience for our customers. We are looking for a new Principal Backend Engineer to join our growing IT Team. This individual will report to our Sr. Director of IT, serve as a technical leader and system architect, guiding the design and delivery of scalable, reliable, and high-performance solutions across our e-commerce and internal platforms. You’ll partner closely with senior leaders to define the long-term engineering vision and lead initiatives that strengthen system performance, scalability, and reliability. If you’re an experienced technical leader who thrives on collaboration, mentorship, and building solutions that power business growth, we’d love to hear from you! This remote position is open to individuals who live in, or are open to relocating to, the following states: Arizona, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Washington. This position requires travel to our headquarters in Melville, NY 3 times per year for internal meetings and team building activities. We reimburse reasonable and necessary travel expenses, and you’re also welcome to work on-site anytime beyond these visits – our doors are always open! Role Type: Full-Time Location: Remote Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with time zone flexibility Base Salary: $140,000 – $175,000 per year Responsibilities: • Technical Strategy & Architecture • Architect end-to-end software solutions using modern frameworks and design patterns aligned with scalability, performance, and maintainability goals. • Lead system design discussions for high-traffic applications, ensuring robust architecture for business-critical services. • Evaluate, recommend, and implement architectural improvements to enhance scalability, observability, and resilience. • Define and uphold best practices for code quality, security, accessibility, and data privacy compliance. • Project Leadership • Lead complex, cross-functional projects from concept to delivery, aligning engineering solutions with business needs. • Collaborate with product and business teams to define technical vision and ensure cohesive project execution. • Oversee the technical implementation of new features and services, ensuring efficient use of system resources and infrastructure. • System Engineering & Optimization • Build and maintain distributed systems using Spring Boot microservices, Docker, and Kubernetes. • Design and optimize high-performance databases using MySQL and Oracle, leveraging indexing and tuning for efficiency. • Implement and manage Redis for caching, Eureka Server for service registration, and the ELK Stack for monitoring and analytics. • Configure Nginx and Apache for load balancing and high availability across production systems. • DevOps & Reliability Engineering • Own and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins for automated builds, testing, and deployments. • Ensure system health and stability through proactive monitoring, logging, and alerting strategies. • Drive improvements in deployment automation, infrastructure as code, and site reliability practices. • Leadership & Collaboration • Act as a technical advisor and mentor, helping develop engineers’ skills in architecture, design, and problem-solving. • Conduct code and design reviews to maintain engineering excellence. • Collaborate effectively with senior leadership and cross-departmental stakeholders to influence company-wide technical initiatives. • Foster a culture of innovation, ownership, and accountability across the engineering organization. Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field. • 10+ years of experience in enterprise-level software development. • Advanced proficiency in: • Java, Spring Boot, Microservices Architecture • MySQL, Oracle, and Redis • React and modern front-end frameworks • Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins CI/CD • Linux/UNIX, Nginx, Apache, and ELK Stack • Deep understanding of data structures, algorithms, and system design principles. • Proven ability to architect and deliver complex backend systems and mentor technical teams. • Strong collaboration skills with the ability to influence senior leaders and align multiple teams toward shared goals. Why work with us: • We have awesome benefits – We offer a wide variety of benefits to help support you and your loved ones. These include: • Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, vision, and voluntary life insurance options • 401(k) with up to 4% company match • Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays • Company-paid basic life insurance and long-term disability • Discounted auto, home, and pet insurance programs • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) • Confidential mental health, financial planning, and legal support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Company-provided equipment and one-time $250 work from home stipend • $750 annual professional development budget • $25 monthly Grubhub credit • Company rewards and recognition program • And more! • We empower ownership – We all contribute to our success and we all share in it. Our Ownership for All program ensures each SupplyHouse team member will benefit financially from the company’s growth and accomplishments. • We promote work-life balance – We value your time and encourage a healthy separation between your professional and personal life to feel refreshed and recharged. Look out for our wellness initiatives and ask about our Flex-Time Policy! • We support growth – We encourage you to embrace continuous learning and take on new challenges. In an exciting and evolving industry, we provide opportunities for career growth through our annual merit and bonus opportunities, hands-on training, diversity and inclusion initiatives, internal mobility options, and professional development budget. • We give back – We live and breathe our core value, Generosity, by giving back to the trades and organizations around the world. We make a difference through donation drives, employee-nominated contributions, support for non-profit organizations, Volunteer Paid Time Off, and more. • We listen – We value hearing from our employees. Everyone has a voice, and we encourage you to use it! We actively elicit feedback through our monthly town halls, regular 1:1 check-ins, employee listening initiatives, and company-wide ideas form to incorporate suggestions and ensure our team enjoys coming to work every day. Check us out and learn more at Additional Details: • Remote employees are expected to work in a distraction-free environment. Personal devices, background noise, and other distractions should be kept to a minimum to avoid disrupting virtual meetings or business operations. • Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. SupplyHouse may sponsor applicants for work visas in limited situations. • SupplyHouse.com is an Equal Opportunity Employer, strongly values inclusion, and encourages individuals of all backgrounds and experiences to apply for this position. • To ensure fairness and trust in our hiring process, we ask that all application materials, assessments, and interview responses reflect your own thinking and perspective. You may use AI tools to assist in preparing your responses, as long as this use is clearly disclosed and you can speak authentically to your ideas and work. Our focus is on honesty, judgment, and how you approach problem-solving. We appreciate your transparency and look forward to learning more about your skills. • We are committed to providing a safe and secure work environment and conduct thorough background checks on all potential employees in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. • All emails from the SupplyHouse team will only be sent from an @supplyhouse.com email address. Please exercise caution if you receive an email from an alternate domain. Apply tot his job