Principal Engineer • Lead

Who you are

You are an experienced Principal or Staff Platform Engineer with a strong background in cloud engineering — you have a proven track record of driving architectural solutions and optimizing platform performance. Your expertise in Kubernetes and CI/CD practices allows you to tackle large-scale complexities effectively. You thrive in environments where you can lead technical initiatives and influence strategic roadmaps across various platform domains.

You possess a deep understanding of cloud infrastructure and are skilled at identifying technical gaps — your proactive approach enables you to propose high-impact optimizations that enhance system resilience and cost-effectiveness. You are a natural leader who enjoys mentoring others and fostering a collaborative team environment.

Your experience spans multiple technical domains, including compute, networking, data, security, and observability — you are comfortable navigating complex technical challenges and driving initiatives from concept to execution. You are passionate about creating a developer experience that empowers teams to innovate freely.

Desirable

Experience with modern cloud platforms and tools is a plus — familiarity with AWS, Azure, or GCP can enhance your contributions to the team. You may also have experience in optimizing developer workflows and improving system observability.

What you'll do

In this role, you will take on architectural leadership responsibilities, tackling the most complex technical problems across the platform — you will drive scalable and resilient architectural solutions that meet the needs of the business. Your technical strategy will involve proactively identifying gaps and proposing strategic roadmaps that align with organizational goals.

You will own large, complex technical initiatives from concept through design and execution — your ability to manage these initiatives will be crucial in ensuring successful outcomes. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to enhance the developer experience and improve overall platform performance.

Your role will also involve mentoring and guiding junior engineers — you will foster a culture of learning and innovation within the team, encouraging knowledge sharing and collaboration. You will be instrumental in shaping the technical direction of the platform and ensuring that it meets the evolving needs of the travel industry.

What we offer

Flyr offers a dynamic work environment where innovation is encouraged — you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology that transforms the travel industry. We provide a hybrid work model that allows for flexibility while maintaining strong team collaboration. You will be part of a mission-driven company that values creativity and technical excellence, contributing to a culture that empowers employees to make a meaningful impact.