Principal Software Engineer (Tech Lead)

Role Description

The Principal Engineer is where technical mastery and visionary leadership collide in a highly complex and broad landscape. As a Principal Engineer, you work on the hardest problems, you are a master in performance, scalability, system architecture, and engineering best practices.

Principals are seasoned diplomats and understand how to work exceptionally well with others; you listen, understand, persuade, develop, motivate and are the agent of change. You will be the technical lead for the projects that you work on and ensure success of your projects.

As a Principal Engineer, curiosity is essential, excellence is demanded and adding real value and “moving the needle” is the goal. You must be able to set policies to your team, create procedures, and enforce that they are followed while being a role model for everyone around you.

Qualifications

• Master in HTML/CSS/JScript
• Master in at least one framework (Angular, React, Vue, Svelte, etc.)
• Master in at least one design framework (Material, Bootstrap, Tailwind, etc.)
• Substantial experience with a variety of web technologies/use-cases (static and template generators, CMS, e-Commerce platforms, etc.)
• Master in at least one programming language (JavaScript, C#, GoLang, Python, etc.)
• Master in at least one framework (Express.js, .Net, gin, flask, etc.)
• Master in Application Design (APIs, Integrations, Messaging, Streams, Queues, REST, GraphQL, MVC, Websockets, etc.)
• Master in manipulating all types of data formats (JSON, CSV, XML, etc.)
• Master in several data technologies (RDBMS, NoSQL, Caches, Search-based, Graphs, etc.)
• Master in at least one cloud (AWS, GCP, Azure, etc.)
• Master in common security concepts (threats, vulnerabilities, exploits, etc.)
• Master in git (repo management, branching, merging, etc.)
• Master in several observability areas (monitoring, logging, alerts, distributed tracing, golden signals, etc.)

Requirements

• Master in reading, writing, testing and debugging software with several core technical skill sets
• Expected to hold others accountable to high standards and be champion of best practices throughout the organization
• Master in a variety of software development methods (i.e., Agile, Scrum, etc.)
• Accountable lead on major efforts (root cause analysis, refactorings, transformational work, etc.)
• Directly accountable for establishing and enforcing policies/procedures to monitor production applications
• Visionary leader, orchestrate effective working sessions, lead discussions
• Influence, develop and motivate others and be the agent of change
• Self-development is second nature and part of your being

Benefits

• Salary Range: $150,000 - $175,000+
• Salary is negotiable and the range can be increased based on qualifications, certifications and experience
• Free Health Insurance Option for all (Single, 2 - Party and Family)
• 401k Safe Harbor Plan
• Generous PTO - Maternity / Paternity Leave
• Revenue Sharing Incentive
• Certification Reimbursement and Bounty Programs

Company Description

Jahnel Group’s mission is to provide the absolute best environment for software creators to pursue their passion by connecting them with great clients doing meaningful work.

We’re a fast-growing INC 5000 recognized company, yet we still work as a very close-knit team (100+ employees). We’re growing like crazy, and if you’re looking for the next place to call home, hit us up for a beer or coffee.