Talantix.io
NiCE•01.03.26
AI SCORE 8.5

Principal Software Engineer - AI, PHP, Python, React

$140K–$180K/year
RemoteSoftware Development
PHP•Python•React•AWS•Laravel•Express.js•TypeScript•CI/CD•Restful-api•Machine Learning

About the Role

We are seeking a Principal Software Engineer (Remote) to join our innovative team at NiCE. In this role, you will play a critical part in building and evolving our client-facing products and internal platforms that enhance customer experiences. As a Principal Software Engineer, you will help shape the technical direction of our products by designing scalable, API-first systems and contributing to our conversational AI platform.

What You'll Do

  • Partner closely with Product, Design, and Engineering teams to shape product strategy and technical execution.
  • Design and build API-first, cloud-native services that integrate with web clients, internal tools, and external partners.
  • Own projects end-to-end: architecture, implementation, testing, deployment, monitoring, and iteration.
  • Develop and maintain scalable, distributed systems with a focus on performance, reliability, and security.
  • Contribute to the evolution of our conversational AI platform, including messaging pipelines, integrations, and data flows.
  • Write clean, testable, and well-documented code while raising engineering standards through reviews and technical leadership.
  • Continuously improve development workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and operational excellence.
  • Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks across application, database, and infrastructure layers.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.
  • 8+ years of professional software engineering experience building production systems.
  • Strong experience with modern web development: RESTful APIs, relational databases, CI/CD, and event-driven systems.
  • Proficiency in at least one modern programming language such as PHP, Python, or TypeScript.
  • Hands-on experience with backend technologies like Laravel, Express, and Serverless.
  • Strong understanding of software architecture patterns and system design for large-scale applications.
  • Experience building and operating systems on AWS, including services such as S3, EC2, and Lambda.
  • Familiarity with distributed systems and asynchronous processing.

Nice to Have

  • Experience with LLMs, messaging, or customer engagement platforms.
  • Exposure to high-volume data pipelines or real-time systems.
  • Prior experience influencing technical direction or mentoring other engineers.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Flexible remote work environment.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • Collaborative and innovative team culture.
  • Access to cutting-edge technologies and tools.
Why This Job8.5 of 10

This Principal Software Engineer role at NiCE offers a unique opportunity to work on AI-driven products in a flexible remote environment with a competitive salary.

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Who Will Succeed Here

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Deep expertise in PHP and Python with a solid understanding of frameworks like Laravel and Express.js, enabling the design of robust and scalable backend systems.

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Proficient in modern JavaScript frameworks, particularly React, coupled with experience in TypeScript to enhance code quality and maintainability in a remote collaborative environment.

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Strong background in machine learning concepts, with the ability to integrate AI functionalities into applications, and a mindset geared towards continuous improvement and innovation in software development.

Learning Resources

→PHP: The Right Wayguide
→Learn Python for Data Science and Machine Learningcourse
→Building a RESTful API with Express.js and Node.jsvideo

Career Path

Principal Software Engineer - AI, PHP, Python, React(Now)→Engineering Manager(1-2 years)→Director of Engineering(3-5 years)

Market Overview

PHP Market Size 2024
$10.5B
Annual Growth
6.2%
AI Adoption in Development
45%
Investment in PHP Frameworks
+25%
Labour Demand for PHP Developers
+20%
Avg Salary for Senior PHP Engineers
$130K

Skills & Requirements

Required
PHPPythonReact
Growing in Demand
GraphQLDockerKubernetes
Declining
jQueryAngularJS 1.x

Domain Trends

Rise of Microservices Architecture
Organizations are increasingly adopting microservices architecture, with 70% of companies using it for new applications, leading to a demand for PHP developers skilled in frameworks like Laravel.
Integration of AI in Development
The integration of AI tools in software development processes has surged, with 45% of developers using AI-assisted coding tools, making skills in machine learning and AI essential.
Shift Towards Serverless Computing
The serverless computing market is expected to grow by 30% in the next year, driving demand for PHP developers familiar with AWS Lambda and other serverless technologies.

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