Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Pella Corporation is hiring a Principal Software Engineer to serve as a technical anchor across its software engineering organization. The role leads full-stack solution development, advances the enterprise GraphQL platform, establishes engineering standards, and mentors developers while partnering with product, business, and technical stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, and evolution of full stack solutions spanning frontend, backend, and enterprise integration layers
- Own and advance our enterprise GraphQL API platform, ensuring it meets performance, scalability, and security standards as the connective tissue between all enterprise systems
- Architect and build modern frontend applications using React and Next.js, establishing patterns and standards for UI development across teams
- Partner with product owners, business stakeholders, and technical teams to understand complex requirements and deliver clear, maintainable solutions
- Define and enforce engineering standards across API design, frontend architecture, code quality, testing, and CI/CD practices
- Lead and influence architectural discussions across the organization, driving decisions on integration patterns, frontend architecture, and enterprise connectivity
- Guide and mentor senior, mid-level, and junior developers — fostering a culture of technical excellence, ownership, and continuous improvement
- Work across diverse data layers including MS SQL, PostgreSQL, and Oracle DB, ensuring efficient data access, transformation, and exposure through APIs
- Drive improvements to CI/CD pipelines, containerization strategies, and deployment processes across the stack
- Identify and champion opportunities to introduce AI, automation, and emerging technologies to reduce toil and accelerate engineering velocity
Skills
- 8+ years of professional software engineering experience, with at least 3 years in a principal, staff, or equivalent senior technical leadership role
- Expert proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript across both frontend and backend environments
- Deep experience with React and Next.js, including server-side rendering, app routing, state management, and component architecture
- Strong expertise in Node.js and backend service development
- Deep experience with GraphQL and REST API design, implementation, and governance
- Solid understanding of API architecture, authentication, and authorization mechanisms (OAuth, JWT, etc.)
- Hands-on experience with relational databases (MS SQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle DB)
- Proficiency with Docker for containerization and deployment
- Familiarity with event-driven architecture (SNS/SQS, Kafka)
- Knowledge of API gateway technologies and microservices architecture
- Proven ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders and executive audiences
- Demonstrated track record of delivering scalable, high-quality solutions in enterprise environments
- Experience with enterprise systems integration (CPQ, ERP, PLM, CRM)
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
- Experience with testing frameworks across the stack (Jest, Playwright, Cypress, etc.)
- Familiarity with design systems, accessibility standards, and UI performance optimization
- Strong leadership and mentoring skills with the ability to influence technical direction at an organizational level
- Experience evaluating and integrating AI/ML capabilities or automation tooling into engineering workflows
Benefits
- Remote work option
- Individualized talent development plans
- Cross-functional experiences
- Opportunities for career advancement through personal and professional development
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