Job DescriptionPrincipal Full-Stack Software Engineer at a glance...Job DescriptionPrincipal Full-Stack Software Engineer at a glance...Location:Toronto, ON (Hybrid - 3 days/week)We are looking for a Principal Full-Stack Software Engineer to lead the our internal engineering platform, standards framework, and developer enablement ecosystem used across the Software Engineering Chapter. This role combines platform engineering, architecture, and developer experience leadership. You will design and maintain reusable engineering templates, define engineering guardrails,and lead the Center for Enablement team responsible for enabling product engineering pods. Your work will directly improve developer productivity, engineering quality, and delivery performance across the organization.What's on the menu?Engineering PlatformDevelop and evolve quickstart templates and shared components
Define and maintain engineering standards, guardrails, and best practices
Improve developer onboarding and developer experience
Maintain technical documentation, playbooks, and platform patternsEngineering ProductivitySupport and evolve the Internal Developer Portal
Implement and maintain static code analysis and quality gates (Sonar Cloud)
Monitor engineering metrics (Linear B) to identify systemic improvement opportunities
Improve CI/CD workflows and engineering practices across teamsArchitecture & StandardsDefine best practices for API design, system architecture, and integration patterns
Maintain consistent engineering patterns across services and applications




Collaborate with engineering leadership on platform strategyLeadershipLead the Center for Enablement engineering team
Define roadmap and priorities for the software engineering platform
Mentor engineers and promote adoption of engineering standards
Partner with product teamsRecipe for Success - apply now if this sounds like you7+ years of experience in software engineering, platform engineering, or architecture
Strong hands-on experience with: Python (Fast API), Java Script / Type Script (React JS), API architecture and integration patterns, Database design, SQL, and schema management
Experience working with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud)
Strong understanding of up-to-date software architecture and engineering practices
Excellent collaboration and communication skills
Experience building internal developer platforms or shared engineering tooling preferred
Experience with Backstage or similar developer portals preferred
Experience with engineering productivity tools (Sonar Cloud, Linear B, Datadog, etc.) preferred
Experience leading platform / enablement teams preferredOur Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz’ strategy and values.New Hire Base Salary Range$146,300.00 - $182,900.00Bonus:This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.The compensation offered will take into

📌 Principal full-stack software engineer (Toronto)
🏢 Kraft Heinz
📍 Toronto