Principal Software Engineer

Role Overview:

RESPONSIBILITIES

Technical Leadership

• Architect and design scalable web applications and microservices

• Lead technical decisions and establish coding standards across the organization

• Mentor and guide development teams on best practices and emerging technologies

• Conduct technical interviews and contribute to hiring decisions

• Drive innovation by researching and implementing new technologies and frameworks

Development & Engineering

• Develop and maintain high-performance web applications using modern JavaScript frameworks (Vue.js, React, Angular)

• Design and implement robust backend APIs using Laravel/PHP and other relevant technologies

• Write and optimize complex MySQL queries and database schemas

• Build responsive, accessible front-end components using HTML5, CSS3, and modern CSS frameworks

• Implement comprehensive testing strategies (unit, integration, e2e)

System Design & Performance

• Architect scalable, maintainable, and performant web solutions

• Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and user experience

• Design and implement caching strategies and performance monitoring

• Ensure cross-browser compatibility and mobile responsiveness

• Implement security best practices and data protection measures

Process & Quality Assurance

• Establish and maintain CI/CD pipelines and deployment strategies

• Conduct thorough code reviews and provide constructive feedback

• Implement version control best practices and branching strategies

• Define and monitor key performance indicators for web applications

• Troubleshoot complex issues and provide technical support

Collaboration & Communication

• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and stakeholders to define technical requirements

• Communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

• Participate in agile ceremonies and contribute to sprint planning

• Document technical decisions, architecture, and implementation details

Requirements

Education & Experience

• BS/MS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

• 8+ years of progressive experience in full-stack web development

• 3+ years in a senior/lead technical role with team leadership experience

• Proven track record of delivering complex web applications at scale

Technical Expertise

• Expert-level proficiency in modern JavaScript (ES6+) and TypeScript

• Deep experience with Vue.js, React, or Angular (preferably multiple frameworks)

• Strong backend development skills with Laravel/PHP and RESTful API design

• Advanced database skills including MySQL optimization, complex queries, and schema design

• Experience with modern build tools (Webpack, Vite, etc.) and package managers

Architecture & Design

• Experience designing and implementing microservices and distributed systems

• Knowledge of web performance optimization techniques and tools

• Understanding of security best practices (OWASP, authentication, authorization)

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

Development Practices

• Expertise in Git workflows, branching strategies, and version control best practices

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks

• Knowledge of agile methodologies and software development lifecycle

• Experience with monitoring, logging, and observability tools

Soft Skills

• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities

• Excellent communication skills (technical and non-technical)

• Problem-solving mindset with analytical thinking

• Ability to work independently and lead cross-functional teams

• Continuous learning attitude and passion for technology

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with event-driven architectures and real-time web applications

• Knowledge of WebRTC, WebSockets, and real-time communication protocols

• Experience with performance monitoring tools (New Relic, DataDog, etc.)

• Contributions to open-source projects or technical communities

• Experience with accessibility standards (WCAG) and internationalization

• Knowledge of SEO best practices and web analytics

• Experience with progressive web apps (PWA) and mobile web development