[Remote] Principal Infrastructure Software Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Insight Global is seeking a Principal Infrastructure Software Engineer to lead the technical direction within their entertainment client's Platform Modernization team. This high-impact role involves architecting and building internal platforms and automation tools to enhance infrastructure delivery and operations at scale.ResponsibilitiesDefine scalable backend architectures and technical patternsDrive platform modernization initiatives across teamsInfluence long-term technical directionBuild backend systems, APIs, and automation toolsImprove CI/CD pipelines (GitLab) for security and observabilityDeliver reliable, scalable infrastructure platformsMentor engineers and guide technical decision-makingPartner with stakeholders to align on prioritiesAct as a go-to technical authority across infrastructure teamsSkills10+ years in backend/platform engineeringStrong coding in Go or PythonExperience building APIs, automation frameworks, or control planesKnowledge of Kubernetes + Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, Pulumi, Ansible)Experience with gRPC, REST, Kafka (event-driven systems)CI/CD experience (GitLab preferred)Strong understanding of SRE principles, observability, and reliabilityStrategic thinker who designs scalable, high-impact systemsStrong ownership mindset—comfortable working autonomouslyPassion for building tools that are adopted and drive real changeClear communicator across engineering and leadershipBenefitsBenefits for $180-$220k/yearCompany OverviewInsight Global provides top talent and staffing solutions that help job seekers find careers in healthcare, finance, IT, and government. It was founded in 2001, and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://insightglobal.com/.Company H1B SponsorshipInsight Global has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 56 in 2026, 281 in 2025, 164 in 2024, 75 in 2023, 17 in 2022, 3 in 2021, 2 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.