Principal Engineer - Front End

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Write high-quality code that is easy to maintain and test
• Build TypeScript and JavaScript client code using modern web frameworks and technologies (React + Redux + Sass)
• Work with UX and Design to standardize and simplify UI development practices
• Build modular/reusable UI components
• Build and maintain front-end web application infrastructure
• Participate in the entire development life cycle, from concept to release
• Support strategic code sharing and architecture for one or more functional areas
• Ensure design and architecture is extensible across multiple projects, and participate in technical design and code reviews
• Work with Product Management and other developers to understand design requirements and provide estimates for development
• Work closely with QA to identify test cases and devise efficient, scalable testing processes
• Work cooperatively with product management and design to create features that are scalable and secure
• Identify, propose, and implement process improvements to increase team productivity and efficiency
• Stay current with the latest software engineering best practices and share findings with the team
• Work as part of a cross-site development team to drive design, implementation, testing, and release of products
• Raise issues proactively that might impact delivery commitments
• Research new features and technologies
• Fix production issues and maintain the code as needed

Requirements

• 15+ years of software development experience
• 10+ years of web application development
• Experience with modern web application technologies (TypeScript, ES6, React/Angular/VueJS, Sass/Less, Node, Next.js etc.)
• BS or MS in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent industry experience

Nice to Have

• Experience building design and component libraries
• 5+ years experience implementing responsive designs for mobile, tablet, and desktop
• 5+ years building SaaS web applications
• 2+ years experience with web accessibility standards and practices
• Experience aligning platform architecture with security and data
• Experience with unit testing frameworks
• Experience developing, promoting and building consensus across engineering teams
• Understanding of web application design principles such as usability, performance, and security
• Problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with frequent production releases
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Benefits & Perks

• Bonus: Variable incentive pay dependent on achievement of sales or company performance goals
• Stock: Eligible to receive Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
• Paid Time Off: Earned time off and paid holidays based on region
• Paid Parental Leave: Up to six months off after birth, adoption, or foster care placement
• Full Health Benefits Plans: Options for employer-paid and minimum employee contribution health plans from day one
• Retirement Plans: Select retirement and pension programs with employer contributions
• Learning and Development: Coaching, online courses, and education reimbursements
• Compassionate Care Leave: Paid time off following the loss of a loved one and other life-changing events