Principal Front End Software Engineer

1872 Consulting; Eden Prairie (MN); Remote; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Principal Front-End Software Engineer to develop and sustain innovative solutions. This fully remote role involves leading a team, ensuring quality standards, and enhancing user experience through effective collaboration and technical guidance.

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience in software development, preferably Front-End.
• 2+ years recent experience with React.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance in software design and development activities.
• Code, test, debug, document and maintain software applications.
• Collaborate with product development team to plan new features.

Skills

React

TypeScript

Interface Design

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Master's Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Figma

Zeplin

PrimeReact

Job description

Principal Front-End Software Engineer – 100% Remote

Position Summary:
The Principal Software Engineer (PSE) is a member of a highly motivated team. This role will develop, enhance, and sustain innovative solutions to improve the customer experience. The PSE will implement complex software in accordance with project requirements, UX design, and industry best practices. The PSE will also review designs and participate in meaningful collaboration sessions on how to solve customer problems and participate in determining scope for new projects. The PSE will own components of the architecture and direct the work of other team members; scaling projects efficiently while maximizing performance and minimizing costs and ensuring quality.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide technical guidance in software design and development activities. May oversee development team and coordinate strategies amongst teams to ensure technologies are interconnected and product lines are working smoothly:

• Code, test, debug, document and maintain software applications using established coding standards and methodologies.
• Participate in Scrum activities, perform code reviews, contribute to a high performing, growing team.
• Own component(s) of the architecture and direct the work of other team members.
• Ensure new software meets quality standards through writing unit and automated tests.
• Troubleshoot, debug, resolve product issues as they arise.
• Assist in designing interfaces to improve the user experience.
• Support the application lifecycle (concept, design, test, release, and support). Follow established development, documentation, testing and deployment processes.
• Gather requirements and suggest solutions; serve as an integrator between business needs and technology solutions.
• Collaborate with product development team to plan new features.
• Participate in planning and scoping meetings for future projects.
• Work cross functionally to resolve complex customer problems.
• Responsible for managing and maintaining project and work backlog; able to re-prioritize tasks as the business deems appropriate. Lead other engineers in planning, prioritizing, and executing assigned tasks within deadlines; identify, track, and mitigate risks as appropriate.
• Stay current with new technology trends.
• Train, coach, and mentor other engineers.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science with 8 years' relevant experience, or Master's Degree in Computer Science and 6 years' relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Qualifications:

• Bacehlors Degree Required
• 8+ years experience (preferably Front-End exp)
• 2+ years recent experience with React
• Strong experience with TypeScript
• Strong experience developing frameworks (PrimeReact preferred)

Nice to Have's

• Experience with front-end microservices such as single-spa a plus
• Knowledge/experience in interface design tools such as Figma or Zeplin
• Experience working in a Healthcare/clinical environment