Principal Software Engineer

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Principal Engineer to lead the design and development of scalable, maintainable Vue.js applications. You will drive UI architecture decisions, establish design systems, and mentor development teams while contributing to cutting-edge technology solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and Develop Solutions: Design, architect, and build robust and scalable web applications and systems using PHP for the back-end, and modern front-end technologies Vue.js

• System Design & Optimization: Oversee the design and implementation of database schemas, API design, and overall system architecture, ensuring performance, scalability, and security.

• Design Systems: Build and manage comprehensive design systems and shared component libraries using tools like Storybook

• Code Quality & Standard: Champion clean code, unit testing, automation, and participate actively in code reviews to maintain high-quality code standards

• Full-Stack Development: Contribute as a full-stack developer to transform innovative technology concepts into production-ready solutions

• Team Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, UX designers, other developers, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions and ensure successful project delivery

• Innovation & Research: Stay updated with emerging technologies, frameworks, and industry trends, and introduce innovative ideas to improve development processes and product capabilities.

Required Skill set

• 18+ years of hands-on experience in PHP using the Yii Framework

• Expert PHP Proficiency: Deep expertise in PHP and popular frameworks, preferably Yii or Laravel, Symfony, or others.

• Full Stack Expertise: Strong command of front-end technology, Vue.js, and back-end development principles.

• Database Management: Extensive experience with relational (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB), including schema design, query optimization, and performance tuning.

• API Design & Integration: Proven ability to design, develop, and integrate RESTful APIs.

• Architectural Understanding: Strong understanding of software architecture patterns, design principles, and best practices.

• Version Control: Proficient in using version control systems like Git.

• Problem-Solving & Analytical Skills: Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills. • Leadership & Communication: Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills to effectively guide and collaborate with a team.

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Required Experience & Qualities

• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead technical decisions and mentor junior developers

• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts

• Problem Solving: Strong analytical skills with the ability to break down complex UI challenges

• AI-Powered Development: Proficiency in leveraging AI tools (GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, etc.) to enhance development speed, code quality, and problem-solving efficiency.

• Independence: Self-motivated individual contributor who can work autonomously

• Collaboration: Experience working effectively in cross-functional teams

• Web Standards: Significant contributions to web development projects with measurable impact