Principal Software Engineer

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of modern, responsive web and mobile applications using Angular, Ionic, Knockout.js, and standard JavaScript/CSS.
• Serve as a technical authority and front-end architect, guiding the team in building scalable, maintainable UI components and design systems.
• Collaborate closely with UX/UI designers, product managers, and backend engineers to deliver seamless user experiences.
• Champion best practices in front-end performance, accessibility, and responsive design.
• Be part of a fast paced, highly technical development team responsible for developing and delivering SaaS solutions to HR organizations.
• Serve as a lead in the design and development of software systems and subsystems, working within the software team and across other lines of business to determine appropriate development approaches.
• Research and recommend new technologies and approaches, learn and prototype, and make recommendations based on product and project roadmaps.
• Conduct design and code reviews and provide feedback on engineering best practices.
• Mentor and support fellow engineers through code reviews, architectural discussions, and technical design sessions.
• Participate in all phases of SDLC: system analysis, technical design, development, testing, deployment, and support.
• Contribute to backend development using Python and FastAPI, particularly in designing APIs that support front-end needs.
• Leverage GCP services and CI/CD pipelines to deliver high-quality software efficiently.

Requirements

• 5 years of professional software development experience, with a strong emphasis on front-end technologies.
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Engineering or 5 years of additional experience in lieu of degree.
• Deep expertise in Angular and/or Ionic, JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
• Experience with FastAPI for at least 3 years.
• Familiarity with RESTful API integration and backend services using Python and FastAPI.
• Excellent understanding of engineering best practices and software design.
• Excellent written/documentation and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to take on projects and challenges and be flexible.
• Demonstrated success in meeting and exceeding business objectives.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Knockout.js and legacy front-end systems.
• Web Development experience with Angular, jQuery, etc.
• Experience with MongoDB and NoSQL data modeling.
• Mobile app development experience.
• Mobile First and Responsive Web Design experience.
• Strong understanding of responsive design, cross-browser compatibility, and front-end performance optimization.
• Experience with Agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum).
• Track record of mentoring engineers and fostering a culture of learning and code quality.

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Life insurance.
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance.