Principal Full Stack Engineer

Compunnel, Inc.; Westlake (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent technology company in Westlake is seeking a Principal Full Stack Engineer to lead the design and development of innovative applications. The candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive best practices and develop scalable solutions. Ideal for those with 6–10 years of software engineering experience and a strong technical leadership background. The role offers the opportunity to shape the technical direction of the team in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of professional software engineering experience delivering complex applications.
• 3–5 years of technical leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of scalable design principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of front-end components in Angular.
• Architect and develop back-end services using Java Spring Boot and AWS.
• Drive adoption of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.

Skills

Software engineering experience

Technical leadership

Modular architecture

RESTful APIs

Cloud-native technologies

Communication skills

Self-driven

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

The Principal Full Stack Engineer will be a key contributor in building innovative application experiences and business capabilities to support a new business initiative. This role involves close collaboration with the Director of Engineering and cross-functional teams to design, architect, and implement scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions. The ideal candidate is a strong technical leader with deep full-stack expertise, capable of driving best practices, mentoring peers, and shaping the technical direction of the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of modular, reusable front-end components in Angular for multi-product use.
• Architect and develop back-end services using Java Spring Boot, JPA, and AWS with a focus on scalability, security, and maintainability.
• Build and maintain the business API domain model.
• Champion best practices in modular application design, including micro-frontends, shared libraries, and integration patterns.
• Collaborate with product, UX, and engineering teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Drive adoption of modern CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices for rapid, reliable delivery.
• Mentor and guide engineering teams to foster technical excellence and continuous improvement.

Required Skills

• 6–10 years of professional software engineering experience with proven success delivering complex applications.
• 3–5 years of technical leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of modular architecture, component sharing, and scalable design principles.
• Experience in building and integrating RESTful APIs and cloud-native technologies.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to align and influence stakeholders.
• Self-driven, with a high level of ownership and autonomy.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with micro-frontends, Storybook JS, and API management tools.
• Prior experience in a startup or incubator environment building products from the ground up.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.