Principal Software Engineer

Role overview

We are looking for a strategic technical leader to join our delivery centre in Buenos Aires. In this role, you will define architectural strategy and lead transformative initiatives for our clients, navigating a polyglot environment that blends the agility of Python and Django with the robustness of Java. You will be a technical driver with an end-to-end ownership mindset, moving complex systems from whiteboard sketches to production environments at scale.

As a Principal Software Engineer at Qodea, you’ll:

• Lead the architecture and evolution of scalable, high-performance backend systems.
• Define long-term technical direction by staying ahead of trends in distributed systems and the cloud ecosystem.
• Function as a self-starting leader, identifying technical hurdles before they become blockers and driving teams toward delivery.
• Own the outcome of complex features from initial design through to pull request management, testing, and final production deployment.
• Champion engineering best practices and mentor engineers across teams to raise the bar for code quality and system design.
• Operationalise AI-native technology such as Claude Code or GitHub Copilot to bypass traditional development bottlenecks and maintain high velocity.

Things that will make you stand out:

• Demonstrated ability to influence engineering direction across multiple teams and functions.
• Extensive experience developing large-scale systems using Python (Django/DRF).
• Mastery of AI-native tools to manage complex tasks like schema migrations and large-scale refactoring.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to align diverse technical stakeholders around a cohesive vision.
• Deep understanding of cloud-native environments, specifically GCP, including Kubernetes, Docker, and CI/CD.

Nice to have:

• Experience with event-driven architecture and message brokers like Apache Kafka.
• Exposure to GraphQL for creating flexible front-end APIs.
• Previous experience in high-growth technology consultancy environments.

What we want from you:

We are building a world-class delivery centre in Buenos Aires and want the best engineering talent in the region. We believe the best work happens when we collaborate in person. We expect a genuine effort to be present in the office one to two days a week when not on project work to help build our culture and engage in spontaneous problem-solving. Your energy and presence will be vital in making our studio a hub of creativity and innovation.

Benefits

We believe in supporting our team members both professionally and personally. Here's how we invest in you:

• 10 days PTO + 17 days paid public holidays
• Pension
• Law 19032 (Social Security)
• Family allowance
• National Employment Fund
• Accident Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Work from Home Allowance
• Private Medical Insurance
• Birthday leave
• 10 paid learning days per year
• Bonusly 100 points per month to recognise colleagues