Principal Backend Developer
CAW Studios is seeking a Principal Backend Developer to architect scalable backend platforms for data centers. The role focuses on control-plane and data-plane services, including orchestration, monitoring, and automation. Candidates need strong experience in Java/Python, distributed systems, and cloud-native technologies like Kubernetes. The position involves high-level architectural ownership and hands-on development in an agile environment.
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Experience
Experience not specified
Function
Engineering
Work mode
Onsite, India
Company
Tier 2
What you will work on
CAW Studios is seeking a Principal Backend Developer to architect scalable backend platforms for data centers. The role focuses on control-plane and data-plane services, including orchestration, monitoring, and automation. Candidates need strong experience in Java/Python, distributed systems, and cloud-native technologies like Kubernetes. The position involves high-level architectural ownership and hands-on development in an agile environment.
TAL's take
Role has high architectural impact as a Principal IC, but company is not a major brand.
Strong definition of responsibilities and tech stack, though slightly broad due to the 'full-stack' mention alongside core backend infrastructure.
Salaries at CAW Studios
36.3 LPA average
Based on 10 Grapevine salary entries for CAW Studios.
Engineering
0 - 2 years | L2
13 LPA average
Range: 13 - 13 LPA
Engineering
4 - 6 years | SDE 2
24 LPA average
Range: 24 - 24 LPA
Engineering
10 - 12 years
42 LPA average
Range: 42 - 42 LPA
Operations
2 - 4 years
10 LPA average
Range: 10 - 10 LPA
Must haves
- Strong hands-on experience in Java and/or Python
- Deep understanding of distributed systems and microservices
- Experience with Kubernetes and Docker
- Experience with CI/CD and cloud-native deployments
- Knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases
- Experience with messaging systems like Kafka or Pulsar
- Experience with observability tools
Tools and skills
Nice to have: dcim, nms, infrastructure automation, ai/ml monitoring.
About the company
Unfamiliar company, default mid-tier assigned.