Principal Software Engineer - Backend

There are NO limits to your career: come shape the future and be part of a truly unique global culture at OutSystems!

As a Principal Software Engineer in OutSystems R&D, you’ll be a member of the group of teams responsible for developing the next generation of capabilities of one of our platform components.

If you are a problem solver, curious by nature and driven by curiosity, this is the job for you!

• Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of robust, scalable, and secure solutions;

• Optimize the performance of the components you'll work on;

• Develop and test code in short cycles with a high degree of automation;

• Gather feedback from stakeholders and adapt your solutions accordingly;

• Focus on creating maintainable solutions that scale effectively for thousands of users;

• Ensure high availability and operational integrity for the team assets;

• Troubleshoot complex incidents related to solutions developed by your team;

• Implement product development best practices, continuous delivery, and testing;

• Design and communicate high-level functional designs and solutions;

• Mentor and provide technical leadership to junior team members;

• Be available for on-call rotation.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. Exceptional candidates without a degree but with demonstrable skills are also encouraged to apply;

• 10+ years of software development experience;

• Strong understanding of software engineering principles, algorithms, data structures, and Object-Oriented Design;

• Passion for analyzing and designing elegant solutions to complex technical challenges;

• Enthusiasm for learning and guiding others through intricate topics;

• Exceptional troubleshooting skills;

• Proactive drive to innovate and introduce development best practices to your team;

• Keen interest in exploring upcoming technologies and frameworks;

• Excellent communication skills and fluency in English;

• High level of autonomy and self-motivation;

• Experience with software development lifecycle and testing techniques;

• Proficient coding skills in C# (.NET);

• Knowledge of Go is a plus;

• Advanced understanding of Kubernetes (K8s) and containers;

• Solid knowledge of cloud systems (e.g., AWS, Azure);

• In-depth knowledge of both Relational and Non-relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS and NoSQL).

The Longer Story:

Working at OutSystems

Our goal is to ensure that OutSystems is a place for bright, happy, and motivated people who share a common purpose and take pride in doing excellent work to pursue our vision of providing the AI-powered low-code development platform enterprise leaders trust to build, secure, and evolve their business applications, agents, and core systems. Our culture is focused on our core values of trust, customer success, innovation, and alignment. Our team members operate with transparency, integrity, and accountability, define success through the lens of the outcomes we deliver for our customers, push the boundaries with excellence, and work together toward our shared vision to deliver on what matters most.

What do we have to offer you?

• A company that is always growing, changing, and innovating. We challenge each other to innovate in our products, in our team, and how we use our own technology. And we give our teams space to be proactive and creative.

• Real career opportunities. We care about growth and development. Yes, vertical career progression is a possibility, but it's not the only one. From lateral moves and joining different teams to mastering specialized skills, we support your growth no matter what your goals are.

• Work colleagues that are as smart, hard-working, and driven as you. We act as one global OutSystems team, taking ownership and working together toward a shared vision.

• Disrupting the status quo is in our DNA. In fact, it’s why our company exists.

• We ask “why” a lot. It helps us connect our individual work to the bigger picture and sometimes even uncover a better way.

Are you ready for the next step in your career? Then we’d love to hear from you!

OutSystems nurtures an inclusive culture of diversity, where everyone feels empowered to be their authentic self and perform at their best. A company that embraces the creativity and innovation that comes through diverse perspectives. We are committed to creating a team that reflects society through inclusive programs and initiatives and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive equal consideration regardless of race, place of origin, color, age, marital status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by law.