Principal Software Engineer – Hybrid, AWS & React Lead

GP Enterprise; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong training plans

Competitive Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Company-Paid Life Insurance & 401(k)

Generous PTO, Sick Time & Paid Holidays

Inclusive, team-oriented culture

Job summary

A dynamic tech firm in New York seeks a Principal Software Engineer to lead development projects across the software lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree, over 10 years of software development experience, and hands-on expertise in technologies like ReactJS and NodeJS. This role includes managing AWS infrastructure and contributing to product direction in a hybrid work environment. Benefits include competitive insurance plans and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software development experience.
• 3+ years of experience managing.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS).
• Ability to establish development standards and ensure code quality and security.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the full software development lifecycle.
• Drive improvements and innovations in the development area.
• Work on backend node.js APIs, react web UIs, and docker-based infrastructure.
• Manage AWS infrastructure including databases and serverless functions.

Skills

ReactJS

NodeJS

Typescript

JavaScript

AWS

CI/CD

MySql

Microsoft Office

Agile development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

New Relic

Job description

Principal Software Engineer – GP Enterprise Solutions

As a Principal Software Engineer at GPES, you’ll manage the end-to-end lifecycle of a development projects, from local development and version control through to both frontend and backend development.

Join GP Enterprise Solutions (GPES) - a company focused on solving challenges in the alternative asset space through the lens of simplicity. As a key player in a small startup, you will have the ability to prioritize, focus, and communicate with both technical and non-technical audiences.

What You’ll Do:

• Participate in the full software development lifecycle; technical analysis and design, development, and unit test phases.
• Ability to identify, deliver and drive improvements and innovations within the development area.
• Compile and review estimates around all technical aspects of a solution
• Ensure all aspects of good design and construction are delivered
• Working on backend node.js APIs, react web UIs, and docker-based infrastructure
• Manage AWS infrastructure including but not limited to databases, servers and serverless functions
• Participate in database schema design changes
• Work with CTO and CGO to help guide the product forward

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 10+ years of software development experience.
• 3+ years of experience managing.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams).
• Hands-on experience with ReactJS, NodeJS, Typescript, JavaScript.
• Experience working with cloud platforms (AWS).
• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines (Code pipeline code build and/or GitHub Actions).
• Experience working with Infrastructure as code (CDK).
• Deep understanding of ORM and experience with MySql DB.
• Ability to establish development standards and ensure code quality and security.
• Familiarity with security compliance standards (SOC2).
• Familiarity with observability tools (New Relic).
• Experience working in an agile development environment.

Why GPES?

• Strong training plans and materials provided.
• Competitive Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance.
• Company-Paid Life Insurance & 401(k).
• Generous PTO, Sick Time & Paid Holidays.
• Hybrid Scheduling after probation period.
• Inclusive, team-oriented culture where people come first.

✨ At GPES, we’re shaping the landscape of fund management, driving excellence, and delivering unparalleled value to our clients all while staying true to our values!