Principal Engineer, Front-End Technologies

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Lead UI engineering through proven experience, design and architect large-scale applications through modern front end technologies especially Angular.
• Drive best practices in state management using NgRx or Akita or working with Business Process Automation (BPM) Engines specifically IBM BAW.
• Architect efficient micro-frontends and ensure the seamless integration of microservices via REST APIs and GraphQL.
• Prior experience of efficiently migrating UIs from Silverlight framework to Angular.
• Design modular, reusable components and architect dynamic, data-driven applications using technologies like WebAssembly and Web Workers for enhanced performance.
• Rapidly develop and deploy Proof of Concepts (PoCs) to test innovative ideas and methodologies in real-world scenarios.
• Implement robust testing strategies using Jasmine, Karma, Cypress, and automated E2E testing for high reliability.
• Set and enforce coding standards, unit testing, and CI/CD pipelines to ensure code quality and continuous delivery.
• Lead the adoption of emerging web technologies such as Progressive Web Apps (PWA), WebSockets, HTTP/2, and service workers to improve user experience.
• Actively engage in architecture reviews, providing leadership in decisions around microservices communication, front-end frameworks, and performance optimization.
• Foster collaboration and continuous learning, mentoring junior developers and driving the team toward engineering excellence.

Requirements

• Over 15+ years proven experience as a Lead UI Developer, architecting large-scale applications through the evolution of Angular and prior technologies in enterprise environments.
• Extensive experience in RESTful API integration, microservices/microfront-end architecture, and familiarity with GraphQL.
• Strong understanding of front-end architectures with modularization, lazy loading, micro-frontends, and progressive improvements like PWA.
• Proficient in web technologies like Angular Universal (SSR), WebAssembly, and Web Workers for performance optimizations.
• Prior experience of efficiently migrating UIs from Silverlight framework to Angular.
• Demonstrated ability to rapidly develop and iterate Proof of Concepts (PoCs) with a focus on high-quality delivery.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a strong understanding of complex technical architecture across the front-end stack.
• Solid experience in TypeScript and Node.js.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, capable of mentoring teams, reviewing complex codebases, and setting technical direction.
• Strong experience with SQL.
• Bachelor's or master's degree or equivalent experience in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with cloud-based solutions and deployment on platforms like AWS.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing frameworks, and implementing continuous integration and delivery.

Nice to Have

• Experience with applications that have been re-written from Silverlight to Angular.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree or equivalent experience in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.

Benefits & Perks

• Range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days, and wellbeing initiatives.